Facilities Assistant III - Grounds

Perform a variety of custodial tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of College facilities to include, classrooms, office areas, restrooms and entryways.


Currently hiring for GROUNDS Facilities Assistant III

• Clean exterior building grounds (may include walkways and athletic fields) according to established guidelines to ensure a safe and clean environment. Sweep and clean parking lots and checks curbs. Visually inspect grounds for cleanliness and areas in need of repair.  Report problems to supervisor.  Recommend actions appropriate to deter vandalism and other damage.
• Perform a variety of grounds-keeping tasks including seeding, maintaining lawns, applying fertilizer, landscaping activities, planting trees, flowers and shrubs, raking leaves, prune and trim trees, mow lawns, and preventive maintenance.  Apply fertilizer or herbicides as directed in accordance to the guidelines on the MSDS sheets.
• Operate a variety of power tools and equipment in a safe manner, perform minor maintenance, and inform supervisor of equipment in need of repair or replacement.
• Install, repair, and maintain sprinkler and irrigation systems. 
• Prepare and maintain the athletic fields to ensure that they are in safe condition and repair.
• Process and complete grounds work orders and completes a daily time activity log.
• Set up tables, chairs, and stages as needed for special activities and/or College or community events.
• Perform other duties commensurate with the functions and level of the position to include participating in committee assignments and the recruitment and retention of students.

EDUCATION:   Ability to read, write, and perform math calculations.  May need special license/rating

EXPERIENCE:  Two (2) years related experience

SPECIAL POSITION CONDITIONS: Must have or be able to obtain an Arizona Driver License and be insurable to drive College vehicles.  This position may be required to work rotating shifts, which includes days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

HOURLY RATE:  $16.99 - $18.01 wage depends on qualifications)

Open Until Filled

APPLICATION INFORMATION:  The application packet must include:

• Letter of interest
• Current resume  
• Unofficial copies of transcripts reflecting the required degree and/or certifications.

 
Copies of transcripts should reflect completed course work and conferred degrees. All academic course work and degrees must be from a regionally accredited college or university or be certified by an acceptable agency that the institution is recognized by the appropriate governmental agency in its home country (this is generally stated in the degree evaluation). Foreign transcripts must be evaluated for equivalency to United States accredited course work by an acceptable agency such as those agencies certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
 
Background Verification:  As a condition of employment, all candidates accepting an offer of employment for a full-time, part- time, temporary, student worker, or volunteer position, will be required to undergo a background verification.  The check will be conducted by third party agent, backgroundchecks.com.  Employment with Central Arizona College is contingent upon the successful completion of the background verification.  The college does not accept responsibility for information errors reported by backgroundchecks.com during the background process.   The level of the background verification for this position is: Standard DL level.

• Ability to understand and follow directions and information on MSDS sheets
• Knowledge and skills in the methods and practices of custodial maintenance in public buildings, classrooms, labs, offices, gyms, restrooms, dorms, restrooms and other facilities to include the use of hand and power equipment
• Skill in communications and the ability to maintain a cooperative working relationship with College administrators, faculty, staff and students
• Ability to plan, assign, schedule and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to troubleshoot and identify problems and make necessary minor repairs to the area assigned
• Ability to work independently and with others as a team to complete tasks

Central Arizona College (the College) is committed to provide equal employment opportunity in decisions involving hiring, evaluation, promotion, advancement and discipline, and educational opportunity to all applicants and employees.  The College will hire without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, military status, genetic test information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Salary : $17 - $18