A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.
The position provides for safe, clean, and secure buildings on campus. Cleans and sanitizes designated areas. Locks and secures buildings.
Nature of Work:
This position performs skilled manual labor duties requiring attention to the cleanliness and safety of buildings. Position works mainly indoors during the academic year; occasionally works outdoors to shovel snow and perform minor maintenance work. This position will work approximately 20 hours. It is a part-time position. May work after 4:00 p.m., shift, and evening schedules following campus events and weekends. Follows safety procedures in dealing with equipment and hazardous material. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
Supervision Exercised:
Assists with supervision/training of work-study and temporary help throughout the year.
Essential Functions:
Position requires the ability to: Clean, operate floor cleaning equipment, remove the garbage, scrub, dust, vacuum, mop, paint, make repairs, move furniture, do lawn maintenance, change light bulbs, raise and lower flag, unload and stock supplies, lock and secure buildings, operate lawn maintenance equipment. Position requires visual acuity to inspect designated areas, record keeping skills and ability to communicate.
EMPLOYMENT WITH DAWSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Employees at Dawson Community College are required to demonstrate kindness, respect, integrity, and professionalism for others. We adhere to the highest ethical standards in the fulfillment of our jobs, to honor the College. Employees at DCC hold themselves and each other to a higher threshold of respect and practice respect for the people with whom we work and serve. Respect creates an atmosphere conducive to belonging, unity, connection, and success while learning.
Professionalism at Dawson Community College involves being mindful of our actions when interacting with students, colleagues, and community members. Respect for those with whom we share the common goal of serving students is a core value and is reflected in all job performance evaluations.
Employees at Dawson Community College support and promote a positive image of Dawson Community College.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Routine cleaning of facility includes:
∙Cleans, vacuums, and mops assigned floor areas daily to maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and appearance.
∙Washes inside and outside of windows.
∙Cleans washrooms, showers, and drinking fountains to maintain the sanitary facility.
∙Removes trash daily in all areas and cleans garbage cans as needed.
∙Empties and cleans trash cans.
∙Cleans housekeeping equipment, tools and carts, etc.
∙Dusts furniture, file cabinets, tables, dressers, etc. daily.
∙Performs other cleaning duties as assigned.
Major cleaning of facility includes:
∙Washes walls, ceilings and furniture as scheduled or when needed.
∙Strips tile floor of wax, reseals and re-waxes annually.
∙Shampoos and repairs carpets every quarter or when needed.
∙Assist in removing snow from steps and walkways and applies ice melt to ensure safety.
∙Assist in maintaining a well-groomed campus; waters, mows, cuts weeds, weed control, fertilizes, prunes, plants trees, shrubs and flowers, as needed.
∙Assist in painting parking and crosswalks lines, as needed
∙Replaces and repairs campus signage, as needed.
∙Assist in operation and repairs of underground sprinkler system, as needed.
∙Assists in the general maintenance of campus.
∙Assists in the maintenance of walking paths, fire pits.
∙Assist in pruning and manicuring ornamental plants, shrubs, bushes and trees, as needed.
∙Provides security when on duty and crowed control during College sponsored activities.
∙Routinely sets up and tears down materials and equipment used during activities and events.
Miscellaneous:
∙Completes security check of buildings and locks/unlocks outside entrances.
∙Unloads, stocks and transports freight within the facility.
∙Raises and lowers flag daily.
∙Keeps accurate records regarding repair and maintenance performed.
∙Attends meetings when requested.
∙Assists employees, students and community members with on demand requests.
∙Moves and arranges College and student equipment, property, and furniture.
∙Follows established fire and safety procedures.
∙Practices energy conservation.
∙Performs other duties as assigned within the Physical Plant Department.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge:
This position requires knowledge of: cleaning procedures, equipment and chemicals. General knowledge of grounds maintenance, building maintenance and use of tools.
Skills:
This positon requires skills in cleaning and use of: cleaning equipment, mops, brushes and power equipment. Skills in grounds and building maintenance and use of equipment commonly used in related maintenance.
Abilities:
This position requires the ability to: Take pride in work; maintain confidentiality; work later hours following special events; follow established safety procedures; communicate effectively; follow verbal and written instructions; establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and the public. Maintain a positive "can do" attitude.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
DCC values professionalism in its employees. The following attributes and behaviors are identified as examples of what is expected of an employee:
∙Work effectively with colleagues and students by practicing punctuality and respect for deadlines.
∙Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in the face of stress or demanding workplace conditions.
∙Maintain strict confidentiality with all fiscal, human, and labor relation information.
∙Dress appropriately for a workplace with frequent customer service interaction and community outreach.
∙Meet all required standards of confidentiality and safety. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
The above knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to:
∙High School diploma.
∙Experience in custodial and basic maintenance work.
∙Ability to obtain low-pressure boiler's license, if requested.
JOB PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
∙Evaluation of this position will be based primarily upon performance of the preceding requirements and duties. Examples of job performance criteria include, but are not limited to, the following:
∙Performs assigned duties.
∙Capably cleans and sanitizes assigned areas.
∙Provides for a secure and locked building.
∙Capably paints and performs light repairs and maintenance as required.
∙Assists to provide a well-groomed look to the grounds.
∙Follows safety precautions in dealing with equipment and chemicals.
∙Is able to work late hours, if needed, following campus events.
∙Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
∙Maintains accurate and timely records.
∙Deals tactfully and courteously with the public.
∙Observes work hours.
∙Demonstrates punctuality.
∙Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors and the public.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE
∙Completed Dawson Community College application
∙Current resume
∙Cover Letter
∙Copies of college transcripts (original transcripts required, if hired)
∙Three professional references (names, addresses, and phone numbers).
Background checks are required prior to employment.
