Facilities Worker, Operations

Position Description Hudson County Community College Facilities Worker, Operations Position Vacancy Notification Posting Date: January 13, 2025 Job Title: Facilities Worker Office: Operations Reports to: Senior Maintenance Mechanic Salary Grade: 105 Union Affiliation: Support Staff Federation(This is a Temporary Appointment for one-year). Extended Search: Accepting Applications Target Hire: March 2025, pending board approval process. THE OPPORTUNITY: Hudson County Community College (HCCC) seeks a Facilities Worker tojoin its award-winning and nationally recognized institution. This is an exciting time to be a part of the HCCC community. HCCC has recently been named one of 101 recipients, 1 of only 7 community colleges to be distinguished for the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. HCCC's Culinary Arts Institute was ranked as the #6 Culinary Arts program in the United States by Best Choice Schools. HCCCis a 2024 Bellwether College Consortium Legacy Award winner, a 2024Achieving the DreamLeader College of Distinction, and a 2024 National Inspiring Programs in Business from INSIGHT Into Diversity. Also, HCCC has been named a 2024Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges(MPPWCC) award winner. Position Summary: Performs various maintenance and repair work for various campus buildings/locations to ensure optimal operating efficiency and cost-effectiveness of operating systems and equipment across the College. Summary of Duties Essential Responsibilities: * Follows applicable operating and safety regulations required for the operation, repair, and protection of facility operations, buildings, and equipment in strict accordance with federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and ordinances and ensuring adherence to College and industry standards. * Responds to work requests assigned by Senior Maintenance Mechanic and completes work in accordance with established preventive maintenance programs, quality standards, and work completion deadlines to ensure overall customer satisfaction. * Maintains, troubleshoots, and performs adjustments, installation, repair, replacement, and adjustment of facility systems and equipment physically within and outside of various campus buildings/locations; e.g., construction, heating and air conditioning, boilers, heat pumps, power washing, plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, carpeting, drywall, electrical, roofing, water/sewer systems, streets/parking lot paving and blacktop, etc. * Safely operates manual and power tools and equipment. Follows proper care instruction in the use, maintenance, and storage of equipment, supplies, and chemicals to ensure a safe work environment at all times. * Effectively communicates with all levels of employees and management, faculty, etc., regarding facilities operations, equipment, repairs, and services. * Provides assistance, support, and information to Senior Maintenance Mechanic in ongoing facilities operations, repairs, and services. Provides recommendations regarding the continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. * Establishes and maintains appropriate documentation of work performed. * Projects a positive self-image of technical skill, appearance, confidentiality, courtesy, conduct, honesty, fairness, and personal integrity at all times. * Performs other facilities maintenance and repair activities, as required. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by College and departmental needs. Qualifications Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent required with a minimum of one year of hands-on experience in facilities and equipment installation, maintenance, repair, and construction operations. Successful completion of certified training in skilled and specialized trades preferred. Special Skills: Proficient knowledge of one or more building skilled trades, methods, and techniques required, with the ability to safely and properly operate various hand and power tools. Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and ordinances pertinent to building maintenance and repair required. Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with employees and management at all levels on a regular basis. Effective organization, prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management skills required. Low Pressure Boiler Operator License is required within 6 months from the appointment date. Supplemental Information HCCC Values and appreciates all employees and acknowledge the importance of a comprehensive benefits program. This includes wellness benefits, retirement options, perks, and discounts for employees.