Facilities and Maintenance Technician

One College Drive, South Lake Tahoe CA

Description

Department: Maintenance & Operations This position is open until filled. First screening review is scheduled for: 03/21/2022 Starting Salary: $44,509 to $49,134 annually, dependent on education and experience Lake Tahoe Community College District (LTCC) announces an opportunity to work full-time with the Maintenance and Operations team as a Facilities & Maintenance Technician. This position will perform maintenance and repair work in a variety of skilled trade areas. Snow removal will be required as needed. LTCC is an evolving, productive, California community college in South Lake Tahoe. The progress and stability of LTCC are rooted in an institutional commitment to student success and constant efforts to realize opportunities related to the region’s unique geography and history. As an open-door institution, LTCC strives to minimize the barriers of college participants both within and outside its service area. Our college community, including all staff, believe strongly that students come first, diversity enriches lives, and that we will make a difference. Facilities & Maintenance is committed to providing a safe, secure, healthful environment to all students, staff, and facility occupants. APPLICATION PROCESS: After review, suitable applicants will be invited to participate in a skills assessment stage of the screening process. These applicants will be notified by phone or email on or about Thursday, March 24, 2022. Successful candidates will then be interviewed by a committee of 3 to 5 individuals; these interviews are tentatively scheduled for April 4, 2022. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. LTCC reserves the right to return to the applicant pool at any point during the recruitment process. COMPENSATION: Salary Range: LTCC offers a competitive compensation package that includes a starting placement salary of $44,509 to $49,134 annually, dependent on education and experience. There is potential to reach $56,980 annually, through step advancement plus longevity when appropriate. In addition to base salary, this position qualifies for extra bilingual (Spanish), masters or doctorate pay. Benefits: Health and Welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long term disability. Several plan options maintain a zero monthly premium cost from the employee and include full coverage of a gold-level medical plan that, on average, covers 80% of healthcare expenses for a standard population. LTCC also matches 22.91% of an eligible employee's salary and contributes it into a CalPERS pension account for qualifying employees. Work-Life Balance: These positions are 40 hours per week and 12 months per year, including summer and winter hours. Hours are expected to be Monday-Friday, generally within the hours of 8 am to 5 pm with some night and weekend event attendance requirements, hours may vary according to the needs of the program. These positions are eligible for overtime compensation (non-exempt) and may qualify for the telecommute pilot program, which allows employees the opportunity to telecommute for up to 20% of the work week. LTCC provides 16 paid holidays per year plus 12 days vacation (with the potential to reach 24 days through years of service) and 12 days sick leave per year. Furthermore, LTCC has made a commitment to full closures during holidays and several weekends adjoining holidays to provide employees the ability to take advantage of holiday and vacation usage. Preferred start date: 04/25/2022 Description: Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance and Operations, perform maintenance and repair work in a variety of skilled trade areas: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and energy management monitoring. Representative Duties: Perform general maintenance for district facilities as requested; complete work orders from departments; maintain facilities in a safe manner; work with and inspect buildings and grounds with subcontractors and fire and safety personnel. Perform a variety of maintenance and repair duties for college equipment, facilities and grounds; perform carpentry tasks such as framing walls, roofs and partitions; remodel existing structures; hang doors; install windows; build cabinets and shelving; tape and finish dry wall, and paint. Repair furniture such as chairs, desks and office equipment; install door locks. Layout, form and pour cement. Perform electrical repairs such a replace, install, and maintain electrical systems including lighting fixtures, light ballasts, wiring, conductor raceways, power disconnects, and circuit breaker panels. Maintain college lighting systems such as timers and other programmable systems. Repair, replace, install, and maintain preventative maintenance on refrigeration and heating systems including controls, filters, belts, motors, valves, etc. Maintain and repair pumps, valves, air compressors, air regulators, dryers, boilers and boiler controls, treat boiler and cooling water. Maintain and repair pneumatic and electrical thermostats and controls; maintain water cooling towers. Troubleshoot electrical control systems. Maintain, operate and monitor college energy management system (EMS), including the coordinator of repairs with EMS vendor. Schedule usage of HVAC systems. Perform plumbing maintenance and repairs including unplugging drains, replacing or installing drains and drain lines, new supply lines, all varieties of plumbing fixtures (e.g., faucets, urinals, toilets, drinking fountains and hot water heaters), water heaters, dishwashers, ice machines, sprinkler systems, etc. Maintain and repair sewer, gas and water lines. Remove snow from roads and sidewalks using plow truck, front loader and snow blowers; perform minor maintenance and repair on snow removal equipment; perform preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment used to complete duties; assist with maintenance of grounds and custodial duties; perform related duties as assigned. Other Duties: Perform minor custodial duties related to assignment. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education and Experience: Required: Any combination equivalent to: three years general maintenance experience utilizing two or more of the building trades. Preferred: Journey level experience in electrical, HVAC and/or carpentry trades. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of two or more skilled trades in the maintenance/construction trades field. Electrical and refrigeration operations and equipment, such as components, symbols, schematics, compressors, relays, motors. Types of lumber, paint, concrete, pipe fittings, and plumbing supplies. Tools associated with construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC. Local, state and federal codes and regulations specific to construction and maintenance. Operation of energy management systems. Computer hardware and software systems. Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, sketches and drawings. Estimate labor and material costs. Snow removal and grading techniques and methods. Proper safety precautions related to work performed. Ability to: Use and care of a variety of hand and power tools. Perform heavy manual labor with ability to lift and maneuver objects weighing up to 60 pounds. Inspect and monitor facilities equipment for fire, safety and other health hazards and employ proper maintenance and/or repairs. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Maintain records related to work performed, such as work-order system. Obtain a valid Backflow Certificate. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Report after hours for emergency response. Additional Requirement (Licensure/Certification): Valid State driver’s license and acceptable driving record for insurability by the District’s insurance carrier. Working Environment: Indoor/outdoor environment. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions. Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease, gases. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. Required Documents: Cover Letter, Resume/CV Job Category: Classified