Company Description

Colby Community College is located in northwest Kansas, approximately 50 miles from the Nebraska and Colorado borders. From a humble beginning of 99 students in 1964, CCC now serves more than 2,400 students annually. 

In addition to an 57-acre main campus, CCC has a 60-acre farm used as a hands-on laboratory and training facility. The college also accommodates hundreds of off-campus students through face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses.

A number of studies conclude CCC is a solid educational investment. Colby has a strong history of student performance, including the highest graduation rate among all Kansas community colleges.

Job Description

Colby Community College is accepting applications for a full-time Maintenance Technician. Under the supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, the maintenance technician performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance amongst the various buildings and possible grounds maintenance activities for the purpose of maintaining the proper appearance of the college facilities.

Responsibilities

The maintenance technician performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance activities which include but is not limited to, preventative maintenance and repair of electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, ice machines, steam machines, and various machines in classrooms, kitchen, labs, and dormitories.

Performs skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance activities to include, but not limited to, sprinkler repair and adjustment, operation of mowers, edgers, and trimmers, application of herbicides and pesticides, grooming flower beds, identifying and repairing water line leaks, setting forms and pouring cement, and erection and/or removal of snow.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of lawn care equipment, power tools, and small engines. 
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions with the capacity to read and interpret labels, follow oral and written communication, and work independently.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, and external constituencies.

Salary
$15.50 to $17.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Flexible benefits program that includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, life insurance, reimbursement accounts, sick and vacation leave allowances, along with 21 days of holiday pay. Participation in the state retirement program is required.

Application
Interviews begin immediately, and open until filled. To be considered, send an application letter, resume, and all postsecondary transcripts to:

Colby Community College
Attn: Human Resources
1255 S. Range
Colby, KS 67701. 

Application materials may be emailed to hr(at)colbycc.edu.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year experience in buildings and/or grounds maintenance is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.
• Must have the ability to follow work schedules (Winter Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Summer Hours: 7:00 a.m.-4:00 pm).
• Possession of a telephone and reliable transportation is highly desirable.

Additional Information

Most work is performed outdoors in hot, cold, or inclement weather. Additional duties entail working in environmentally controlled buildings. Exposure to fumes, noxious odors, dust, mists, gases, and hazardous chemicals exist.

Colby Community College provides equality of opportunity to its applicants for admission, enrolled students, graduates, and employees. The College does not discriminate with respect to hiring, a continuation of employment, promotion, tenure, other employment practices, application for admission or career services, and placement on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin, or ancestry, sexual orientation or religion. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Human Resources Office, 1255 South Range Ave., Colby, KS 67701. (785) 460-5406. hr(at)colbycc.edu 

Candidates identifying as qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request accommodations should contact Human Resources.

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.