Job Details
The purpose of this position is to work with maintenance personnel as well as contracted services personnel at the college campus. The primary objective of this position is to maintain school facilities, grounds and properties in a condition of optimal operating excellence so that full educational use of the facility may be attainable at all times.
$19.23 HOURLY
* Responsible for the coordination of the maintenance and upkeep of physical plant facilities with campus personnel during assigned projects
* Responsible for the safety of facilities during assigned projects and demonstrate and promote good safety practices
* Work well in an organized manner with attention to details
* Assist in the development of specifications related to contracted services, i.e., facilities, painting, landscaping, snow removal, etc. for all campuses in Lake County
* Responsible for performing various craft skills in the routine maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment, such as, troubleshooting and making minor repairs to motors, pumps, air compressors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, heating and air conditioning units, perform wiring, plumbing and carpentry tasks
* Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and schematics and operate power tools, both stationary and portable
* Coordinate and work with room scheduler in regards to planned maintenance projects
* Assist and coordinate emergency repairs to buildings and mechanical equipment
* Assist in structural repairs and renovation to buildings both interior and exterior;
* Perform and/or coordinate outside grounds maintenance including snow removal, landscaping and lot cleanups
* Assist in maintaining computer control systems (HVAC, Security, etc.)
* Respond to emergency requests
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* High School Diploma or GED required
* Valid driver's license
* Technical expertise in the area of electrical, heating/air, plumbing, mechanical and basic carpentry
* Ability to work alone as well with others
* Initiative and ability to work without supervision, when required
* Good attendance and punctuality a must
* Previous facilities maintenance experience or comparable construction/industrial experience
* Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics
* Familiar with building, plumbing and electrical codes
* Ability to plan and estimate time and materials
* Ability to work varied schedules including Saturdays and evenings, as well as overtime
* Strong working knowledge of Building Maintenance Management programs
* Willingness to pursue additional training as necessary
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MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
* Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume
* Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
LANGUAGE SKILLS
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
* Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally
REASONING ABILITY
* Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
* Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk and hear.
* The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms such as to operate machinery.
* The employee is occasionally required to sit.
* The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward.
* The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb ladders.
* The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
* The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
* Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.
* The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, scaffolds, and cabinets.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
* The employee must be able to work on ladders and at heights up to 100 feet.
* The employee must have the ability to operate and work from mechanical lifts
WORK ENVIRONMENT
* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
* While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors.
* The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment.
* The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, sprays and non-household dust.
* The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
* The employee will occasionally work irregular or extended hours and will frequently work alone.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally very loud.
The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.