Maintenance Technician

Mendocino-Lake Community College District is currently accepting applications for a Maintenance Technician for our Maintenance and Operations department.

This is a full-time categorically funded Classified position. We are seeking an equity-minded person who is committed to supporting our diverse student population and the District Mission. Please review our District Mission Goals and Values at the following website:MLCCD - Mission Vision Goals

RESPONSIBILITIES

This full-time 12 month per year position under direction of the Director of Maintenance and Operations independently performs a variety of skilled work in the maintenance repair and remodeling of buildings and equipment such as HVAC electrical plumbing and mechanical trades work; assists in major maintenance projects.

APPLICATION PROCEDUREThrough this online portal submit the following documents:

1. Completed online application
2. Resume
3. A letter of interest that succinctly addresses how your experience and professional qualifications prepare you for this position
4. Contact Information for 3 professional references (no letters please)
5. Be prepared to answer the following supplemental question during the supplemental questions of the application: If you are selected for this position how will you demonstrate commitment to student & institutional success

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary Range (26): The starting monthly salary range is $4773 - $5012. There are seven (7) annual step movements; initial placement will be at step 1 unless approved by the Superintendent/President.

Please see the current salary schedule here: MLCCD - Salary Schedule

Benefits: With no monthly premium contribution from the employee we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes family medical dental vision EAP benefits and employee life insurance. Additional voluntary life insurance is available for employee purchase. Benefits are effective the first of the month following hire date.

Holidays and Paid Time Off: The successful candidate will earn twelve (12) days of vacation and twelve (12) days of sickleave per year. Vacation leave increases with the length of service. There are twenty-one (21) paid holidays annually.

Retirement: This position is eligible for CalPERS Retirement.

The successful candidate will support student and institutional success by executing the following duties:

• Performs skilled work in the maintenance repair and operation of building HVAC including computer controlled energy management systems.
• Performs skilled work in the maintenance repair and remodeling of buildings and equipment.
• Repairs alters or constructs articles and structures of wood metal or concrete such as partitions counters doors window frames cabinets furniture and shelving.
• Replaces and installs glass.
• Repairs floors and ceilings and performs work with hardwood acoustical tile and other composition materials.
• Installs repairs and replaces locks doors windows sashes and screens.
• Operates a variety of woodworking and other power tools and equipment.
• Installs maintains and repairs motors lighting circuits conduit and duct systems and other types of electrical lighting and power equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on fans compressors and pumps including oiling cleaning and packing valves.
• Cleans drains and obstructions in water and sewer systems.
• Installs plumbing and fixtures; wipes and flushes joints; installs sprinkler systems.
• Overhauls compressors power equipment pumps and heaters.
• Prepares surfaces for paint; applies paint or other protective or decorative finishes to various surfaces such as wood metal glass plaster wallboard and cement.
• Prepares or works from drawings and blueprints for maintenance and small construction projects.
• Repairs and maintains vehicles (vans and trucks); changes oil lubricates vehicles tunes-up engines services transmissions replaces brakes alternators and starters.
• Repairs and maintains various grounds equipment including mowers sweepers and tractors; may fabricate metal.
• Obtains estimates from vendors for repairs; provides for adequate levels of replacement parts; orders parts supplies and other materials as necessary.
• Trains and provides work direction to student employees as assigned.
• Prepares service and maintenance repair records and other reports.
• May respond to emergency maintenance facility and grounds calls as contacted during non-work hours. Assists with set-ups for college events and other custodial grounds and security shipping/receiving/warehouse activities work as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Indoor and outdoor environment; drives college vehicles; subject to adverse weather conditions; may work weekends; exposure to paint fumes and noise from equipment operation; hazards from working with electricity ladders scaffolding welding and equipment with moving parts. Physical demands include reaching bending walking climbing pushing standing for long periods heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs); and operating heavy equipment.

Must meet Human Resources guidelines for qualified hiring; including by not limited to a Live Scan background checkand
completion of TB test.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability geographic and ethnic
backgrounds of students staff and faculty.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Methods equipment materials and safety procedures used in skilled maintenance work including HVAC systems and vehicle and equipment repair
• Basic recordkeeping
• Shop math applicable to the building trades
• Metal fabrication methods
• Lock and key systems
• Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy

ABILITY TO:

• Perform skilled work in the construction renovation maintenance and/or repair of building facilities vehicles and equipment
• Diagnose repair and operate HVAC equipment including computer controlled energy management systems
• Repair and maintain vehicles and equipment
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical plans and specifications
• Operate maintain and store a wide variety of hand and power tools and other equipment used in skilled maintenance work
• Learn and apply department standards for maintaining college buildings facilities vehicles and equipment in good repair and a safe and orderly condition
• Prioritize and schedule work
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Read interpret apply and explain policies procedures rules and regulations related to the operation of the department
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Work independently with little direction
• Drive college vehicles; observe legal and defensive driving practices
• Meet schedules and timelines
• Maintain routine records
• Train and provide work direction to others
• Perform heavy physical labor

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California drivers license.

PHYSICAL ABLITY TO:

Physical demands include reaching bending walking climbing pushing standing for long periods heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs); and operating heavy equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING APPLICATION PROCEDURE

All application materials must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date indicated above

Only completed applications with the above required documents will be reviewed by the committee

Application materials not required (including reference letters) for this position will not be reviewed

Remove personally identifiable information such as personal photos social security number birth date age and gender from your application materials.

Expenses related to the recruitment process are the responsibility of the applicant

Incomplete application packets will not be accepted

Interviews are by invitation only

The college does not reimburse applicants for related travel expenses

SELECTION PROCEDURE

A search committee will review and invite applicants for an interview. Meeting the posted requirements does not guarantee an interview. A written performance exercise and/or presentation may be a part of the interview and finalists may be invited to return for a second interview. All notifications will be via email and by accessing your applicationprofile.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT(Prior to beginning employment)

• In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States;
• MustbefingerprintedthroughDOJandFBIandhavebackgroundclearance;andMusttakeaTBtest (oncehiredandevery fouryearsthereafter).
• Within 6 months of employment must complete required District trainings such as Sexual Harassment Prevention.