What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Worker I position at New River Community and Technical College?
Job Summary
The Maintenance Worker I performs semi-skilled work related to the general maintenance and repair of buildings, recreational facilities, equipment, parking lots and garages, vehicles, and other institutional property.
The Maintenance Worker 1 position is a classified, hourly and essential personnel position. As an essential personnel position, to maintain safe operations of campuses, the individuals in this position are required to work during inclement weather.
Nature of Work
The Maintenance Worker I is responsible for performing preventative maintenance tasks as well as for assisting skilled craft workers on assignments. Job responsibilities involve the proper use and operation of assigned tools, equipment, and procedures, including routine and preventive repair and maintenance tasks such as conducting scheduled vehicle maintenance checks, repairing plaster and drywall, painting and striping lots and fields, cleaning and washing equipment and facilities, adjusting electrical and mechanical controls, and responding to requests for general maintenance needs. Additional responsibilities may include set up and break down of equipment and furniture for classes and events held at institutional facilities. Work is closely supervised and requires physical abilities such as trunk strength, manual dexterity, and wrist-finger movement to perform the essential functions of the position. This position receives supervision in the form of daily assignments/work orders, projects and tasks to be completed, working within specific guidelines and departmental procedures. Decisions are infrequent and errors could result in minor inconveniences and costs within the affected area.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.
Summary of Responsibilities: This position cleans, maintains and assists with repairs to grounds, fixtures, facilities and buildings on the Beaver Campus. This position will require travel between campuses to complete similar duties on other New River campuses/sites.
· Maintenance and Cleaning:
Provides support to maintenance workers, trade specialists as assigned by the supervisor. General custodial care of interior and exterior of buildings by sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, waxing and polishing floors. Clean and disinfects bathrooms and kitchenettes including walls, floors, fixtures, stalls, mirrors, lavatories, commodes, glass doors awnings and other items. Removal of trash from offices, commons areas, and outside areas. Sweeping, shoveling and removing of ice, and snow and debris from sidewalks, steps, roadways and entrances. Dispenses snow and ice melt as needed. Cutting grass, weed removal, unloading trucks, painting, provides support to maintenance workers and trades specialists as assigned by supervisor.
· Security Patrol:
As needed and for coverage. Patrols campus grounds & buildings, provides security presence campus/campus events. Monitor Systems and Procedures: Alarm systems, physical plant utility systems campus traffic/parking. Provide assistance to campus visitors, students, staff and faculty; minimize harm to Persons and Property; investigate all suspicious behaviors and updating security postings. Locking and Unlocking classrooms, offices, meeting rooms, exterior doors, gate, etc... Assisting with crisis management and other urgent situations.
· Crime Reports/Reporting:
Reports to proper authorities and supervisors all incidents, collaborate with local Law Enforcement.
· Miscellaneous and other duties as assigned including but not limited to:
Assisting with set-up and removal of event items, responding to requests from faculty, staff and students and the generic public, unloading and loading supplies, materials office furniture etc., storing supplies, and other assigned duties.
· Travel between campuses is required.
Professional Development
- Compliance training is to be completed routinely and timely.
- Participate in additional professional development opportunities through LinkedIn Learning and professional organization affiliations.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills/Abilities
- Operation of equipment – buffers, vacuums, strippers, lawn mowers, snow blowers,
leaf blowers, etc.
- Knowledge of grounds, general maintenance and cleaning
- Good hand-to-eye coordination and balance skills
- Ability to lift more than 30 pounds
Ability to deal tactfully with students, staff, faculty and the general public- Ability to stand, walk and physically exert for long periods of time
- Ability to multitask with good organizational skills
- Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions
Education
High School Diploma/GED - Required
Experience
In addition to the knowledge/education, the following related work experience is typically required, for this position. An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be acceptable.
Related experience in security, patrolling, monitoring/surveillance, experience is required. Required 6 months
Related experience in housekeeping, custodial, janitorial or grounds keeping experience is required. Required 6 months
License or Certification
Valid Driver's License - Required
Expectations
Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of the College. Each employee’s position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.
MISSION
New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.
CORE VALUES
Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. New River CTC employees will demonstrate these values in our daily work and help instill them in our students.
RESPECT
- Embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and
- Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all
- Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-
- Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the
HONESTY
- Communicate openly and
- Take responsibility for one’s actions.
- Provide accurate and transparent reporting of
- Make decisions based on ethical
EDUCATION
- Encourage and support a culture of continuous
- Facilitate the sharing of
- Offer access to a diverse range of educational
- Encourage
- Regularly assess educational programs and supporting
- Cultivate a workforce of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled
COMMUNITY
- Actively engage with the local
- Partner with local businesses, organizations, and non-
- Meet the educational needs and interests of the local
- Encourage and facilitate civic engagement among students, staff, faculty, and
VISION
New River Community and Technical College will improve students’ lives and will enrich
communities as an increasingly integral part of the educational and economic landscape of southern West Virginia.
DISCLAIMER
This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. Justification for information provided in the job description may be requested. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities assigned by their supervisor.
All requirements are subject to possible modification in order to provide a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other employees, or the general public.
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