What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant position at College of the Desert?
Maintenance Assistant
Job Type: Staff
Department: Maintenance & Grounds
Basic Function:
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the direction of the Director-Maintenance and Operations, perform a variety of custodial, grounds and maintenance tasks including cleaning of classrooms, restrooms and offices; perform general and varied groundskeeping, gardening and related grounds maintenance work; assist other maintenance personnel in assigned projects.
Representative Duties:
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
- Clean restrooms; replace paper and other restroom supplies in campus restrooms.
- Vacuum and shampoo carpets; strip and wax floors; perform major high-level cleaning of campus rooms; empty and clean trash containers including wastebaskets and large outdoor trash receptacles.
- Pick up and delivery tools and repair parts to maintenance personnel.
- Report broken and non-functioning restroom plumbing, electrical and other equipment; assure proper operation of campus systems; report unusual or defective operations to appropriate personnel.
- Replace filters and belts on air handling equipment; assist in the changing of light bulbs, ballasts and fixtures; pick up parts; clean shop area.
- Make inter-campus deliveries and deliver materials between campuses; pick up and deliver mail to and from the post office.
- Provide emergency cleaning and restoration services in classrooms, offices and outside areas as necessary.
- Raise and lower flags; clean sidewalks and other outside paved areas.
- Set-up and dismantle rooms, outdoor areas and other facilities for meetings, luncheons and other special activities.
- Service District vehicles.
- Assist maintenance personnel as assigned.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of custodial, maintenance or grounds keeping work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of: Basic maintenance of air handling equipment; proper safety procedures in dealing with electrical equipment and fixtures; basic plumbing tools and their application; cleaning equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in custodial work; basic methods, materials and equipment used in cleaning and preserving buildings, including painted surfaces, glass, carpeting and soft floor materials; safe work practices and procedures; operation and maintenance of power grounds equipment; proper lifting techniques.
Ability to:
Ability to: Learn and follow schedules; learn and apply cleaning methods and procedures; perform minor non-technical repairs; maintain classrooms, offices and other school facilities in a clean, safe and secure condition; understand and follow oral and written instructions; work confidentially with discretion; use common cleaning equipment and supplies safely and efficiently; read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair; make simple arithmetic computations; stand for extended periods of time; bend at the waist, kneel or crouch; reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Physical Demands:
Working Conditions: WORKING CONDITIONS
Environment : Indoor and outdoor work environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Weekly Working Hours: 40
Work Schedule & Hours: Monday - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Tuesday - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Wednesday - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Thursday - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friday - 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Salary Schedule Range: Classified, Range 8
Specific Departmental Needs:
Posting Number: 22-012
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date:
Interview Date: 04/22/2022
Posting Open Date: 03/09/2022
Posting Close Date: 4/3/2022
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
REQUIRED REFERENCES:Professional References must include at least three supervisors and two colleagues. Please include name, title, relationship and current phone numbers. Letters of reference and personal references will not be accepted in lieu of the required professional references.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start & end dates) for each employer.
- Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.
- College Transcripts: For consideration of college coursework, transcripts must be attached. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of transcripts.
INTERVIEWS: Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Friday, April 22, 2022.
To apply, visit https://cod.peopleadmin.com/postings/5675jeid-dfca5fd2ae6aa34b91b07f3448836a50
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