FT Facilities/Grounds Attendant

Lehigh Carbon Community College•Schnecksville, PA

58d•$18 - $22

About The Position

Assists in the maintenance of the college's buildings, grounds, and equipment across all college sites. Must be able to work other shifts if needed.

High school degree or equivalent.
Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Cogent Clearance Fingerprinting)
Valid PA Driver's license.
Cleaning, repairs and/or grounds keeping experience
Ability to function effectively with limited supervision.
Practice effective communication skills and maintain confidentiality.
Be available to work a flexible schedule.
Understand the proper methods of mixing chemical supplies as per the Workers and Community Right-to-Know Act.
Ability to safely operate equipment used for cleaning, i.e., vacuum, scrubbing machine, and buffer for assistance in seasonal cleaning program.
Ability to safely operate equipment used for mowing and landscaping such as mowers and trimmers.
Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, push, pull, climb, and shovel.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Ability to tolerate exposure to cleaning chemicals.
Ability to tolerate exposure to and working in freezing, subfreezing, and hot/humid temperatures.
Reliable means of transportation, especially during bad weather conditions.

Bilingual (Spanish)
Three years of cleaning, repairs and/or grounds keeping experience
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with students, the public, and coworkers.
Must possess a high level of the following work skills and behaviors: teamwork/cooperation, initiative, customer service, and commitment to continuous professional growth in skills and knowledge

Assists with grounds maintenance, which includes use and maintenance of power mowers, tractor mowers, and other maintenance equipment.
Assists with mechanical maintenance in all phases of building maintenance and other related duties, including painting, repairs and replacing lamps in light fixtures.
Performs custodial duties as assigned in addition but not limited to checking bathrooms, trash and recycling removal, spills clean up, assisting in the overall cleanliness of the college.
Removes snow and ice on walkways and parking areas, including proper operational techniques for any and/or all snow removal equipment. This is a priority.
Assists when called upon on with moving office furniture and any special event setups.
Assists with distributing packages, equipment and supplies (including U.S. Mail and UPS) to other departments across the college.
Assists with recording and tagging college capital equipment.
Assists with maintenance of shipping and receiving records.
Covers the operations support desk in the absence of the administrative assistant as directed.
Maintains inventory of supplies in assigned area.
General knowledge of sports field setup and maintenance.
Assist with set up and maintenance of athletic fields.
Be available to work Saturdays and overtime when needed.
Performs other duties and projects as may be assigned.