Physical Plant Specialist

Job Listing ID:

4496304

Job Title:

Physical Plant Specialist Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Klamath Falls

Date Posted:

05/21/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Required:

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school or equivalent education and training
• 2 years of related experience in the fields of landscaping, maintenance and construction work (Additional experience in custodial, facilities, and/or security is preferred)
• Have or obtain following certifications: First Aid card, CPR Training Certification, Pesticide Applicators, Unarmed Security Certificate
• Valid driver's license with legally registered and reliable transportation

Summary:

The Physical Plant Specialist is responsible for maintaining and providing immediate repair and maintenance to campus facilities and assets in order to create a safe, attractive, and welcoming environment for students, personnel, and visitors to the campus.

Duties Include:

• Maintains the campus facilities and provides immediate repair and maintenance to campus facilities and assets in order to create a safe, attractive, and welcoming environment
• Coordinates with outside vendors for necessary materials, supplies, and inventory to accomplish tasks
• Maintains, repairs and services facility equipment
• Performs and oversees small construction projects including minor repairs, painting, drywall, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and other projects as needed
• Applies pesticide, herbicides, and fertilizers in compliance with federal, state and College requirements and keeps appropriate records; obtains proper certifications
• Schedules preventive maintenance to provide uninterrupted operation of campus system, including changing of filters, flushing, replacing bulbs, oil, lubrication, and other tasks
• Maintains knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment along with the operations of landscaping and construction equipment and tools
• Works in coordination with the Director of Facilities or the Facilities Operations Manager
• In conjunction with the Director of Facilities or the Facilities Operations Manager, supervises special event set-up, the clean-up, teardown, and resetting of campus rooms and furnishings
• Participates in exterior maintenance activities, including mowing, trimming, planting, irrigation, weed removal, leaf collection, snow removal, and other landscaping activities
• Maintains safe, clean, and organized work areas, including the maintenance shop, custodial, and storage areas
• Assists with the receiving of products; inspects and protects incoming materials and coordinates delivery and unloading to appropriate location, including safely moving materials to other campus locations
• Participates as part of the safety and security response to emergency situations on campus
• Performs security work, including the locking and unlocking of buildings as required
• Coordinates with the Facilities Director or Facilities Operations Manager on short or long-term projects, goals and budgets
• Participates in the planning and completion of special projects, including remodel and new construction
• Other duties as assigned

Job Classification:

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Licenses/Certifications

Preferred:

CPR Certification First Aid Certification Pesticide Applicators, Public Private Security Officers Driver License Information

Required:

Non-Commercial Drivers License Compensation

Salary:

$18.00 per Hour Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 2 years

Education Required:

Associates

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A