Posting Details

General Statement of Job

General Statement of Job

The Maintenance Assistant performs general maintenance duties including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, locksmith and energy.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs and assists with general maintenance duties including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, locksmith and energy.
2. Installs new equipment and repairs and/or replaces defective equipment.
3. Cleans, services, oils and/or adjusts equipment.
4. Operates and conducts routine preventive maintenance on College vehicles; notifies appropriate personnel of any vehicle maintenance required.
5. Performs preventative maintenance and equipment repairs according to schedule.
6. Utilizes the college’s work order system (CMMS) to note time spent and the work performed relative to specific work request.
7. Prepares work order material by pulling from stock to meet technical and trade requirements.
8. Responds to inquiries and assists technical staff from carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, locksmith and energy.
9. Communicates with city inspectors and vendors, as needed.
10. Adheres to safety and health regulations.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Information

Posting Number SP1181 Position Title Staff - Maintenance Assistant Department FAS-Facility Maintenance Temporary End Date (if applicable) Location Technology E-Class Classified FLSA Non-Exempt Min Salary $23,227.00 Salary Range* Required Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma or GED required.
2. At least one (1) year of related work experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
2. Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
3. Knowledge in carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, energy and other maintenance skills.
4. Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
5. Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
6. Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
7. Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
8. Must be willing and able to work various hours, various locations, and rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, College closures, and holidays, as needed.
9. Ability to travel throughout the College district daily.
10. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse, multi-cultural college population.
11. Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
12. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
13. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
14. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, customers or employees of organization.
15. Ability to apply practical understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
16. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

1. All applicants are subject to a national criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
2. Security Sensitive position: In addition, subject to federal background check.
3. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and be insurable under South Texas College’s insurance policy for driving.
4. Must maintain authorization to drive College-owned vehicles.

Physical Requirements

1. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
2. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
3. Ascending or descending ladders (6 ft. up to 12 ft. on step ladders and up to 24 ft. extension ladders, roof hatch ladders), stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
4. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
5. Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
6. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
7. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
8. Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.
9. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
10. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
11. Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
12. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
13. Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
14. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
15. Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
16. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
17. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
18. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
19. Standing particularly for sustained periods of time.
20. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
21. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
22. Shouting in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
23. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading. Including color, depth perception, and field vision.
24. Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
25. Visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
26. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
27. Mobility to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Working Environment

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Security Sensitive? Yes Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date Close Date 05/31/2019 Open Until Filled (overrides Close Date) No Special Instructions to Applicants

This is an online only application
Thoroughly redact or block security sensitive information including social security number, date of birth, age, citizenship status, sex/gender, ethnicity, marital status and applicant photos from all documents. Failure to block such information will render the application incomplete. For further information, click here. All uploaded documents become part of the applicant’s application and are viewable to personnel involved in the hiring process.

Transcripts
Transcripts must be from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Foreign transcripts
Applicants submitting employment applications with foreign transcripts must provide transcript equivalency documentation from an approved evaluation service. The evaluation service must be a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). The evaluation service links on the following site are provided by South Texas College for your convenience but are not affiliated with South Texas College: NACES Members

Candidate Review Start Date Annual Security Report and Non-Discrimination Statements

Notice of Availability of South Texas College Annual Security Report
As provided by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, prospective employees are entitled to request a copy of the South Texas College Annual Security Report prepared in compliance with this Act. You may obtain a copy of this report by accessing the following link: https://www.southtexascollege.edu/stcdps/cleryact.html. Copies of the report may also be obtained at the South Texas College Police Department, located at 2509 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen Texas 78501, or by calling 956-872-2589. The website and report contain information regarding campus security and personal safety including crime prevention, crime statistics, college police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, and other matters of importance related to security on campus.

Statement of Equal Opportunity
South Texas College is an equal education and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. As an equal education institution and equal opportunity employer, the College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Discrimination is prohibited and the College will comply with all applicable College policies, and state and federal legislation. This statement extends to individuals seeking employment with and admission to the College.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding this non-discrimination statement:

Brenda J. Balderaz
Director of Human Resources, Title IX Deputy Coordinator, and 504 Coordinator
2501 W. Pecan Blvd.
McAllen, Texas 78501
Office: 956-872-3637
Email: HR_Administrators@southtexascollege.edu

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding disability:

Employee(s):

Brenda J. Balderaz
Director of Human Resources, Title IX Deputy Coordinator, and 504 Coordinator
2501 W. Pecan Blvd.
McAllen, Texas 78501
Office: 956-872-3637
Email: HR_Administrators@southtexascollege.edu

Student(s):

Santa E. Pena, M.Ed., LPC-S
Director of Counseling, Title IX Deputy Coordinator, and 504 Coordinator
3201 W. Pecan Blvd.
McAllen, Texas 78501
Office: 956-872-2140
Email: santaep@southtexascollege.edu

Title IX Statement
Title IX of the Education Amendments 1972 (20 U.S.C. s1681 et seq.) and its implementing regulations, 34 C.F.R. Part 106 (Title IX), “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding sexual harassment and sexual violence:

Mary G. Elizondo, MBA CFE, CGMA, CPA
Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services and Title IX Coordinator
3201 W. Pecan Blvd.
McAllen, Texas 78501
956-872-3558
Email: TitleIX@southtexascollege.edu

Resources, questions, or requests for information regarding Title IX, including complaints of gender based sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence, or other sexual misconduct should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or Title IX Deputy Coordinators as listed at the Title IX webpage: https://www.southtexascollege.edu/about/notices/title-ix.html

You may refer to Policy 4216 Harassment, Discrimination, and Sexual Misconduct at https://admin.southtexascollege.edu/president/policies/pdf/4000/4216.pdf.

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest academic degree earned?
   • Doctorate
   • Master
   • Bachelor
   • Associate
   • Certificate
   • Other
2. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • The Monitor
   • South Texas College Human Resources Website
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • InsideHigherEd.Com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Starr County Town Crier
   • Other
3. * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
   • 0-1
   • 1-3
   • 3-5
   • 5-7
   • 7+
4. * Do you have at least one (1) year of related work experience?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts/Foreign Transcript Evaluations

Optional Documents

1. Veteran's Employment Preference Documentation