General Maintenance Worker - Intermittent

Riverland Community College • Austin, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Multiple openings are available for this position. This position, under general supervision, performs a variety of indoor and outdoor cleaning and maintenance activities in order to provide a safe, clean environment for faculty, staff and students.

Requirements

• Knowledge of different types of flooring/floor covering sufficient to determine proper methods of maintenance and appropriate cleaning methods, materials, agents, and equipment.
• Knowledge of chemical cleaning agents such as ammonia, bleaches, scouring agents and soaps sufficient to appropriately select the agent(s), handle and apply, and dispose of safely.
• Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used in maintenance sufficient to use effectively, operate safely and to make minor repairs.
• Ability to perform a variety of physical tasks, lift and carry materials weighing 40-60 lbs. (and occasionally more with assistance), and work in inclement weather conditions when necessary.
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform assigned tasks with limited work direction.
• Ability to keep simple records.
• A complete online application will include a letter of interest and a resume/curriculum vitae.
• This position requires completing employment references and a driver’s license background check.
• In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check.
• Minnesota State is unable to sponsor Applicants for work visas.
• All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Current State of MN Boiler Operators License - Class A, B, C, or Special Engineer.
• Knowledge of general methods of the mechanical, masonry, welding, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting trades.
• Ability to perform semi-skilled work in a number of trade areas and to assist with more difficult work.
• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Anuak, Nuer, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the college's building and grounds to provide a clean, comfortable, healthy and safe environment. Ensure floors and carpets are cleaned by machine and/or manual processes of sweeping, scrubbing, moping, waxing, and stripping wax, vacuuming, and dusting.
• Clean and maintain windows, skylights, ceilings, and walls by determining appropriate cleaning agents, mixing chemicals, and applying them.
• Clean and maintain rooms and furniture to provide usable office, classroom and meeting spaces by dusting, cleaning, moving furniture and equipment, removing trash, and making minor repairs.
• Clean restrooms provide a sanitary environment by scrubbing floors and sinks, emptying wastebaskets, and trash containers, and maintaining an adequate supply of soap and paper products.
• Perform grounds work to enhance the appearance of landscape and to maintain the health of flowers, plants, lawns, and trees by planting, cutting, and mowing, raking, seeding, trimming, and watering.
• Clean assigned sidewalks and parking lots so that a safe, orderly appearance and accessibility are ensured by removing snow, ice, debris, and rubbish.
• Assist with security and building checks to ensure the physical safety of the premises.
• Secure work area by locking doors, checking emergency exits, setting alarms, and checking all lighting.
• Identify safety hazards such as faulty electric cords, loose carpet, floor tiles; fix if possible or create a work order.
• Encourage unauthorized persons to leave the building or contact the appropriate safety administrator for assistance.
• Turn in lost articles found to the appropriate place and/or person.
• Assist with the set up and delivery of equipment and supplies for on-campus events.
• Assemble classrooms and other areas for special classes, meetings, conferences, community events and commencements.
• Assemble and/or relocate office furniture to new locations as required.
• Assist with the receiving and delivery of equipment and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Benefits

• 11 paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
• a Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
• pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
• employer paid life insurance
• short and long term disability
• professional development
• a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed