Building Maintenance Technician

Clatsop Community College•Astoria, OR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs routine building inspections, preventive maintenance, and repair activities throughout College-owned buildings, facilities, systems, and equipment to support their continued safe, functional, and efficient operation. Performs assigned building maintenance and repairs, including plumbing, minor electrical, structural, minor mechanical, and custodial services. Responds to on-call and emergency maintenance needs as required. Provides facility support for special events, including preparation, setup, teardown, and custodial services before and after events as needed. Monitors and maintains campus parking areas, traffic-control features, and exterior lighting systems. Working under the direction of the Physical Plant Director, assists with the implementation and enforcement of College parking policies and procedures. Clatsop Community College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff and students and values the rich diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. To ensure the college provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all, we are seeking a candidate who has an understanding of, and experience with, successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds, including people with disabilities; people with various gender identities and sexual orientations; individuals from historically underrepresented communities; and other groups.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, and a minimum of one year of building maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
Knowledge of basic building maintenance methods, procedures, and practices.
Knowledge of the safe and effective use of hand and power tools commonly used in building maintenance and related trades.
Basic computer skills sufficient to access, retrieve, update, track, and monitor work orders and preventive maintenance schedules.
Manual dexterity sufficient to safely and effectively perform building maintenance tasks and other assigned duties.
Ability to safely drive between College campus locations and other work sites, as required.
Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills sufficient to receive and follow work direction; communicate and coordinate services with outside contractors and vendors; and promptly inform the supervisor of problems, safety concerns, or emergency situations.
Ability to interact professionally and courteously with employees, students, and others while performing maintenance duties in occupied work and instructional areas, minimizing disruptions whenever practicable.
Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 35 pounds.
Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks, including bending, reaching, walking, and pushing or pulling heavy objects.
Must be able to frequently walk up and down stairs throughout the workday.
Must be able to safely operate College-owned vehicles as required to perform the essential duties of the position.
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Complete Supplemental Questions
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3 References with contact information, including emails

Nice To Haves

Previous experience performing building maintenance duties in an educational setting working around students and staff.

Responsibilities

Performs scheduled preventive maintenance activities throughout College facilities, including, but not limited to, lighting, mechanical systems, minor electrical and plumbing work, structural components, and other building systems and equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continued operation in support of instructional programs and College operations.
Performs general troubleshooting and diagnostic services related to College buildings, systems, and equipment.
Identifies maintenance and repair needs, recommends appropriate in-house solutions, and completes assigned repairs within the scope of the position.
Identifies work requiring outside contractors or vendors and assists in obtaining bids and cost estimates for review and consideration by the Physical Plant Director.
Conducts routine inspections of College buildings and performs preventive maintenance, maintenance, and repair services as required. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, minor plumbing; structural and mechanical components; interior and exterior lighting; fire and life-safety equipment; time clocks; automated doors; storm drainage systems; roofs; building furnishings and equipment; and other related facility components.
Assists with special projects and facility preparation, including event setup and teardown.
Provides support to other Physical Plant staff and assists with coordinating facility and support services necessary for College events, projects, and operational needs.
Conducts routine inspections of campus parking areas and, under the direction of the Physical Plant Director, assists with implementation and enforcement of College parking policies and procedures.
Assists other Physical Plant staff with a variety of facility and operational responsibilities as assigned. Duties may include custodial support, building and grounds maintenance, painting, moving furniture and equipment, and other related facility-maintenance activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned that are consistent with the responsibilities and operational needs of the position.