Facilities Services Tech II
Coos Bay, OR - USA
Job Summary
- Primary Purpose
Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities the Facilities Services II works independently to perform a wide range of general maintenance grounds and motor pool duties within College owned properties. Performs essential job duties in accordance with all safety regulations.
This position is currently only open to internal applicants (currently employed classified employees)This position is open until 11:59 p.m. August 31 2026- Description of Essential Functions
Building Maintenance Activities (approx. 50% of Time)
- Respond and perform work orders in campus environments where extreme sensitivity and judgment must be exercised to respect privacy personal property and cultural differences.
- Performs preventative and reactive maintenance on building systems plumbing mechanical and control systems and related components; tests system competency and component devices and evaluates performance. Troubleshoots equipment/system problems and identifies when appropriate for external service provider to make repairs or perform warranty work. Includes but is not limited to:
- Maintains and repairs finished plumbing; replaces gaskets approx.nd rings; removes/installs and unplugs toilets sinks showers; unplugs drains; removes/installs and repairs air water gas steam and sewer piping and maintains/repairs sewer treatment pumps.
- Repairs and replaces restroom dispensers stall partitions doors and hardware.
- Performs service and preventative maintenance on small-motorized equipment engines;
- Maintains air-handling units and associated systems; cleans and inspects all equipment completes filter changes lubricates maintains and services mechanical and refrigeration and/or cooling systems.
- Responsible for general locksmith duties as backup to main locksmith. Cleans lubricates and repairs locks; re-keys and repairs locks; issues and duplicates keys; installs and repairs all door hardware; installs maintains and repairs electric door openers and overhead doors; picks locks when keys are lost.
- Performs necessary painting staining and sealing work. Select painting materials for special needs such as water sealing and decay prevention. Repair/replace drywall including patching texturing painting. Repair flooring and sub-floor including laying flooring.
- Install and maintain traffic signs building signs and interior signage.
- Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion and considers personal and public safety a priority while performing work duties.
Grounds (approx.30% of Time)
- Landscape: Cares for shrubs trees and groundcover areas. Prunes weeds edges removes debris top dresses irrigates plants new plants and removes the undesirable. Excavates and develops landscape areas for installation and renovation.
- Turf: Mows aerates thatches edges removes debris irrigates and reseeds or replaces sod in damaged areas. Excavates and develops lawn areas for installation or renovation. Assists in maintenance of athletic fields as directed.
- Sidewalks paths steps parking lots and roadways: Empties litter cans; removes debris snow and ice; sweeps and power washes areas; and applies chemicals and/or materials to remove slippery conditions to ensure safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
- Irrigation systems: Installs repairs and programs irrigation systems and sets sprinkler heads.
- Monitors and clears storm drainage system obstructions.
- Equipment operation and maintenance: Operates equipment tools and vehicles in a safe manner; fuels cleans and performs routine preventative maintenance and daily checks on all items used to perform tasks. Informs Director of needed repairs.
- Pest Management: Monitors outdoor areas for harmful and/or landscape damaging rodents insects and roadkill. Monitors and controls plant damaging insects and diseases. Mixes and applies soil amendments insecticide herbicide and fungicide. Handles chemicals and other materials in a safe manner.
Motor Pool Support (approx.10% of Time)
- Monitor and maintain College vehicles; inspect and diagnose mechanical defects utilizing specialized equipment manuals and other resource materials and determines corrective action required to repair defects; creates plan of action with Director of Facilities for repair.
- Inspects vehicles on a scheduled basis ensuring all systems are in proper working condition informs Director of any problems or concerns; conducts general and preventative maintenance on vehicles.
Campus Operations (approx.10% of Time)
- Under the direction of Facilities Management provides assistance to all other facilities department staff as workload and staffing levels dictate. Assist facilities department staff in building trades including carpentry groundskeeping projects environmental services etc.
- Serves as a member of the emergency crew during emergencies or other critical situations as identified by administration. May respond to emergency maintenance calls after hours and on weekends.
- Carry out set-up and tear down functions for various college events.
- Operates equipment tools and vehicles in a safe manner; fuels cleans and performs routine preventative maintenance and daily checks on all items used to perform tasks. Informs Director of needed repairs.
- Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion and considers personal and public safety a priority while performing work duties.
- Assist maintenance providers working on-site as needed.
- Maintains proficiency by attending required trainings and meetings and reading related materials.
- Make deliveries as necessary.
- Maintain a flexible work schedule that could include early mornings evenings and/or occasional weekends.
Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned
- Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED/equivalent.
Three (3) years of experience working in building or large facility maintenance grounds or related environment.
Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation:- Knowledge and ability to utilize all of the tools and equipment of the position in a safe and responsible manner.
- A level of computer literacy sufficient to produce documents as may be required by the position.
- Ability to read English sufficient to read department equipment manuals caution notices safety manuals written instructions and similar written materials at a level to be able to set rooms according to the set-up instructions and diagrams.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.
- Requires a working knowledge and understanding of relevant safety laws regulations and procedures including blood borne pathogen procedures.
- Basic mathematical skills including trade mathematics (addition and subtraction) necessary to inventory and verify inventories.
- Ability to work with commercial chemical spray agents fertilizers pesticides and herbicides.
- Requires Forklift and Scissor Lift training and experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills that will consistently cultivate positive relationships with internal and external constituencies.
- Ability to model and ensure diversity and cultural competency (respect inclusiveness reflecting valuing and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race ethnicity religion gender social class sexual orientation ability nationality age language origin or employment status.
- Knowledge of best practices and the ability to perform duties in confined spaces.
- Knowledge of best practices and the ability to work with commercial chemical cleaning agents; e.g. bleaches disinfectants etc.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants for this position possessing one or more of the following knowledge skills and abilities with receive preferred consideration through the selection process:
- Associate degree.
- Maintenance experience in a public institution.
- Forklift and Scissor Lift training and experience
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES:
- Current or must obtain within six (6) months of hire CPR/AED First Aid Blood borne Pathogens certifications.
- Current or must obtain within six (6) months of hire a valid Oregon drivers license. Must meet the Colleges requirements associated with driving campus vehicles.
- Current or must obtain within six (6) months of hire a State of Oregon School Integrated Pest Management License.
- Additional Job Information
JOB TITLE: Facilities Services II
LOCATION: Coos Bay Campus
FTE: 40 hours/week (1 FTE)
ORGANIZATION: Southwestern Oregon Community College
PAY LEVEL: H (Steps 1 - 5 at initial hire)
EXEMPTION STATUS:Non-exempt
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Attached
REPORTS TO:Director of Facilities
CLASSIFICATION: Classified
REVISION DATE: October 2022
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities skills effort or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.
VETERANS PREFERENCE STATEMENT:
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR and . Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) OR Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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