Facilities & Grounds Technician

Community College of Beaver County•Monaca, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities and Grounds Technician performs routine maintenance on buildings, facilities, and equipment, along with custodial duties. The role helps maintain the college’s buildings and physical plant and supports a healthy learning environment. The technician performs custodial and maintenance tasks in an assigned area and is expected to interact professionally, courteously, and helpfully with students. This is a full-time position with a 37½-hour workweek, scheduled Monday through Friday. The position reports to the Director of Facilities and Grounds and is classified as ESPA Staff – Job Family D, FLSA Non-Exempt. Work includes building and equipment maintenance, preventative maintenance, custodial cleaning, groundskeeping, snow and ice removal, room setup, minor carpentry, and responding to emergency maintenance requests. The employee uses cleaning and maintenance equipment and hand and power tools, and may use ladders and a high-pressure washer. The role regularly involves indoor work and occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
General knowledge of and experience with CCBC facilities and grounds, as well as cleaning skills sufficient to meet position expectations.
Ability to operate and maintain cleaning equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other people.
General understanding of college policies and procedures.
Ability to operate basic tools, including drills, drivers, circular saws, and other equipment as necessary.
Comfort using ladders and safely handling power tools.
Regular ability to stand, bend, and walk; frequent use of hands and arms and ability to talk and hear; occasional sitting.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment and buildings safely and correctly, following established repair policies and procedures.
Report dirty or harmful working conditions, unsafe practices, and unavailable or broken tools and supplies to management.
Assist with minor installations and modifications to plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, and support troubleshooting and repairs of building systems.
Assist with snow and ice removal and grounds work, including mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, and mulching.
Complete tasks assigned through the work order system.
Clean and maintain interior facility areas, operate sweepers and scrubbers, and ensure upkeep equipment is in working order and supplies are organized and stocked.
Report unsafe working conditions, poor products, and improper service procedures to management, with ideas for resolving issues.
Set up rooms for events by arranging furniture and equipment.
Perform minor carpentry, including fixture repairs and furniture assembly.
Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests, provide immediate assistance, and summon additional help as needed.
Inspect new installations for compliance with building codes and safety regulations.
Clean and landscape outdoor spaces; police buildings, grounds, and parking lots for litter and debris; and perform additional cleaning when required.
Remove exterior waste for landfill, recycling, and compost; replace designated liners; and clean receptacles monthly.
Continuously police public areas, remove litter, damp-mop spills, empty trash receptacles, and remove spots or graffiti from walls and columns.
Keep building entrances clear of litter, debris, trash, and cigarette butts during the workday.
Clean interior and exterior lobby windows, windowsills, and doors.
Use a high-pressure washer on exterior areas, including walkways and buildings.
Use power equipment and hand tools, including brooms, mops, squeegees, buffers, polishers, and vacuums, to clean floors, walls, carpets, and furniture; use ladders when required.
Follow company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity.