Provisional/Temporary Utility Maintenance Worker
Job Description
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs a variety of lower-level and less complex maintenance and repair work related to care, maintenance, and cleaning of assigned buildings, equipment, and facilities; moves furniture and equipment to set up for classes, activities, and events; and performs related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from a Utility Maintenance Supervisor or other assigned management personnel. Exercises no supervision of staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the full journey-level in the maintenance worker series that performs the full range of duties required to ensure that District buildings and facilities provide the highest level of safety and utility for public and staff use. Work is often performed in an assigned area and may involve working around other District staff and/or the public, depending upon assignment. Incumbents in this class perform lower-level and less complex maintenance and basic preventative activities. This class is distinguished from the Senior Groundskeeper classification in that the latter oversees and performs grounds-keeping duties. It is further distinguished from the Senior Utility Maintenance Worker in that the latter leads, trains, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ( Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Performs various custodial duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, shampooing, and polishing; sweeps hallways and walkways; cleans and dusts walls, furniture, woodwork, chalkboards, and other equipment to ensure that District buildings and facilities provide the highest level of safety, cleanliness, and hygiene for public and staff use.
Sweeps, scrubs, steam cleans, and polishes concrete, linoleum, tile, and wood floors; cleans and polishes metal surfaces such as door panels and hand railing.
Cleans, sanitizes, washes, scrubs, and disinfects restrooms including windows, door glass, drinking fountains, sinks, urinals, and toilets; reports plumbing problems and stoppages.
Empties and cleans waste s.
Replaces stock of supplies in restroom facilities such as soap, paper products, and air fresheners; performs minor repairs of dispensers.
Replaces light bulbs, turns lights and heaters on and off, as directed.
Sets up rooms and equipment for conference, meetings, and special events; may set up audio-visual equipment and open and close classrooms and other facilities for various community activities and services.
Performs minor repairs and adjustments to building fixtures and equipment.
Moves tables, chairs, and outdoor furniture and equipment to locations where needed, and assembles furniture and other structures.
Operates machines (i.e., power sweeper and electric cart) and utilizes power tools; loads and transports equipment.
Maintains equipment used in the course of work, making minor adjustments and keeping equipment in good working condition.
Maintains records of maintenance and cleaning activities; maintains inventory of equipment and supplies; reports needed repairs as necessary.
Keeps drainage systems clear and in working order; builds forms and lays cement for retaining walls, walkways, and curbs.
Performs plumbing, painting, carpentry, and other facilities maintenance work (e.g., cuts and threads pipes, touches up painting, replaces broken window glass, and performs minor repair work on doors, windows, roofs, floors, and other building parts).
Under supervision, helps with installation of electrical wiring and fixtures.
Loads trucks with furniture, building materials, supplies, or trash and delivers to appropriate destinations; assists in lifting, carrying, and storing supplies.
Inspects buildings for fire, sanitary, and safety hazards.
Responds to inquiries and concerns from staff, faculty, and the public, as appropriate; may explain or enforce facility rules and assist supervisor with special projects as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial work and basic and preventative building maintenance. Proper cleaning methods and the safe usage of cleaning materials, disinfectants, custodial tools, and equipment.The operation and minor maintenance of a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles, and equipment.Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.Utility maintenance principles, practices, tools, and materials for maintaining and repairing assigned District infrastructure, systems, and facilities.Safety equipment and practices related to the work, including the handling of hazardous chemicals. Safe work practices, including safe driving rules and practices.English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, students, and District staff, including individuals of various ages, various socio-economic and ethnic groups.
Ability to:
Operate, and maintain a variety of custodial equipment including vacuum cleaner, wet/dry vacuum, carpet extractor, buffer, mop, and broom.
Clean and care for assigned areas and equipment.
Perform basic and preventative electrical, carpentry, plumbing, and painting maintenance and repair duties. Operate, maintain, and make minor repairs to a variety of power equipment and hand tools safely and skillfully.
Understand and follow written and verbal directions, instructions and safety rules and procedures.
Learn, apply, and explain applicable District policies, rules, and regulations related to areas of responsibility. Maintain basic records.
Travel to different sites and locations.
Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and six (6) months of custodial and facility maintenance experience.Have sensitivity to and understanding of multi-cultural, diverse environments and college students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in various District buildings and facilities; strength, stamina, and mobility to operate and motor vehicle, travel to various districts sites and locations, perform medium physical work, and operate varied hand and power tools and related equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves field inspection work requiring frequent walking at work sites to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 75 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work primarily in the field and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, dust, fumes, waste products, mechanical and/or electrical hazards. Incumbents may be exposed to blood and body fluids while cleaning and are required to wear appropriate attire for the area to which they are assigned. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives, and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONS
May be required to be on-call and to work various shifts or emergencies on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS/CLEARANCES
Criminal Justice Fingerprints.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applicants must submit the following documents by the closing date:
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Online application: Compton Community College District - Administration - Human Resources
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Cover letter. (Letter of introduction highlighting your education and experience.)
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Resume.
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Pertinent transcripts (only in pdf format) as stated in the job qualifications. (Unofficial computer-
generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE pdf document.
Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
ICT AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARD STATEMENT:
CCCD is committed to ensuring equal access to instructional materials and information and Communications technology (ICT) for all, particularly for individuals with disabilities, in a timely manner. In accordance with California Government Code 7405, Government Code §11135, Government Code §11546.7, and best practices, CCCD will comply with the accessibility requirements of Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
To be considered in the initial committee review, all materials requested in this vacancy notice must be received no later than the filing deadline. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate materials for each position. The District does not return materials submitted an application for a position. SUBMISSION OF THESE MATERIALS IS THE APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY.
During the interview, consideration will be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.
The District reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.
Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by letter or email. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the District's recommendation for employment.
The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or to delay indefinitely filling this position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool. Staffing of this position is contingent upon the availability of funding.
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Compton College is a public community college offering a full complement of transfer and degree courses, as well as career and technical education. Enrolled students may earn an associate degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year university or train for a career.
Compton College is part of the Compton Community College District, which encompasses an area of about 29 square miles, making educational services available to nearly 300,000 residents of Compton, Lynwood, Paramount and Willowbrook, as well as portions of Athens, Bellflower, Carson, Downey, Dominguez, Lakewood, Long Beach and South Gate. About 290 full- and part-time faculty teach more than 40-degree programs and 20 certificate programs.
HISTORY OF COMPTON COLLEGE
The Compton Community College District (CCCD) was established in 1927 as a component of the Compton Union High School District. In 1950, voters approved a bond issue separating the college from the high school district. Construction of the new college campus was completed on the present site. Classes began on the new campus in fall 1956.
On June 7, 2017, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) granted initial accreditation status to Compton College. The action established Compton College as an accredited college within the El Camino Community College District.
Compton College was officially named the 114th California Community College through unanimous vote by the Board of Governors in July 2017. On August 29, 2018, California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley issued Executive Order 2018-01 declaring Compton College will operate as an independent college under the authority of the Compton Community College District (CCCD) Board of Trustees effective June 7,
2019.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Compton College is a welcoming and inclusive community where diverse students are supported to pursue and attain student success. Compton College provides solutions to challenges, utilizes the latest techniques for preparing the workforce and provides clear pathways for completion of programs of study, transition to a university, and securing living-wage employment.
THE COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Compton Community College District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, marital status, denial of Family & Medical Care Leave, national origin (including language limitations), ancestry, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics), age (40 and above), disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, denial of pregnancy disability leave or reasonable accommodation, or other protected classes, or obligations to the National Guard or Reserve Forces of the United States. For specific details on this policy, please contact Jennifer Burchett, EEO Compliance Officer, at (310) 900-1600, extension 2400.
EMAIL COMMUNICATION
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
To be included in the initial screening, application materials must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on the closing date.
The Compton Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.
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