Position Number: CLA22-474

College of the Canyons
Santa Clarita Community College District

announces an employment opportunity for

Maintenance Worker III

A Full-Time Classified Represented Position (Multiple Positions Available - Valencia or Canyon Country Campus)

Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:30 AM to 3 PM

One Valencia Campus position is Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Review Date: February 27, 2023

This position is a high priority for our District for the 2022-2023 year and is contingent upon continued available district, grant and state funding.

Two weeks prior to the deadline to submit applications, the diversity of current applicants will be assessed. Upon review, if the pool does not include sufficient diversity at that time, the application window may be extended.

The Santa Clarita Community College District/College of the Canyons is seeking several full-time Maintenance Worker III staff members in the Facilities Services division. (One of the positions at the Valencia Campus will have a start date on or after July 5, 2023.)

Salary Placement: Salary placement will be on Range 30 of Classified Represented Salary Schedule B.

** Initial salary step placement for new employees is customarily at step 1, 2, or 3 ($4,933.00 / $5,231.00 / $5,520.00 per month) of this 20-step salary range.

Probationary period for new Classified employees is six months. Work year is 12 calendar months. The normal workweek for this position is 40 hours. Paid holiday, discretionary, and sick time are provided. Ten vacation days accrue during the first year of employment. A regular work schedule will be assigned, with the ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule as needed with supervisor approval.

Who We Are

The Santa Clarita Community District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As presented in our District Strategic Plan, which focuses on Access, Engagement, and Success, “Equity, inclusion, and diversity are not goals in themselves, but ideologies embedded in all actions and planning across all departments and functions of our college and its two campuses.” These areas of focus demonstrate a resolve to focus on student success and confirm that we are at the forefront of change with integrated planning efforts that both evolve and anticipate the needs of our students. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences — fostering healthy inclusion through inquiry, shared dialogue and reflection to ensure that we promote a sense of community, collegiality and cooperation. When you join our team at the Santa Clarita Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, creative, flexible, innovative and equity-focused community that engages students, each other, and the community in scholarly inquiry, creative partnerships, and the application of knowledge and success.

The College and the District

College of the Canyons is part of the Santa Clarita Community College District and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), enrolling approximately 32,000 students each academic year. College of the Canyons has a diverse student population that reflects our focus on enhancing the educational attainment and economic well-being of the community we proudly serve. Detailed information about our student population, including data related to student success, can be found on the College of Canyons Office of Institutional Research, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (IRPIE) website. Additionally, College of the Canyons, was recently honored as a 2021 Bellwether College Consortium award winner, was honored in 2018, 2019, and 2021 with the Champion of Higher Education award, was ranked #1 in Los Angeles County during 2019 as the best two-year college for adult learners, and is rated #1 in Los Angeles County for completion rates by college-prepared students. It is distinguished as one of the top transfer institutions in Los Angeles County.

Who We Want

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate must be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners who share our commitment to closing equity gaps. The Santa Clarita Community College District seeks leaders possessing a strong grounding in academic and student services programs and a thorough understanding of the primary mission of the community college. We seek employees that value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, who are conscientious risk takers and transformational leaders guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals.

"BIG PICTURE" RESPONSIBILITY:

Under the supervision of the Associate Vice President, Facilities and Operations and under the work direction of the Maintenance Lead, performs a variety of skilled work in the maintenance, repair and alteration of district buildings, facilities and fixtures including carpentry and tile, painting, plastering, plumbing, heating/air conditioning and electrical trades work. Performs other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

1. Performs skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance, repair and construction work in the basic maintenance trades, such as carpentry, painting, plastering, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, locksmithing, carpet and tile installation, vehicle/equipment mechanic, metalsmithing and mechanical repair work.
2. Performs diverse functions in the construction, installation and maintenance of roofs, furniture, fences, cabinets, shelving, chalkboards, bulletin boards and a variety of other structures.
3. Performs the installation, repair and maintenance of gas, water, sewer and storm drain lines.
4. Installs and repairs door and window glass.
5. Performs the repair and maintenance of heating, ventilation and cooling equipment, controls and systems.
6. Replaces and repairs carpeting and floor tile.
7. Performs the installation, repair and maintenance of door locks and closures.
8. Welds metal parts together using gas and various electric welding processes and fabricates metal and sheet metal structural items.
9. Operates, maintains and repairs all types of equipment, such as light trucks, tractors, forklifts, scissor lifts, boom lifts, aerial lifts and other related motorized equipment.
10. Performs general maintenance activities on pools and fountains as required.
11. Performs minor and new installations of District facilities’ equipment.
12. Develops, plans and carries out preventative maintenance programs of District facilities, equipment and buildings. Monitors and maintains preventative maintenance for heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment including replacing belts, changing filters, and coil cleaning.
13. Prepares and maintains preventative maintenance reports, databases, records and logs including but not limited to computer logs, daily activity reports and trending data as required. Ensures accuracy of all data entered. Prepares written and oral reports.
14. Maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, faucets, dispensers, and pipes; clears obstructions from waterlines, sewer lines, drains and sump pumps.
15. Operates and maintains a variety of mechanical tools and equipment such as power saws, power sanders, drills, air compressors, paint sprayers, sewer augers, and various hand tools required for carpentry, plumbing, and maintenance skills.
16. Inspects facility to identify safety hazards and building maintenance needs.
17. Repairs and maintains wood structures.
18. Assembles prefabricated furniture.
19. Monitors and maintains mechanical control systems in greenhouse.
20. Cuts and threads pipe.
21. Plans, organizes and oversees construction/maintenance repairs. Makes material and cost estimates and makes purchases for construction/maintenance repairs.
22. Interprets regulations, policies and safety practices.
23. Directs the work of short-term employees, college assistants or other temporary personnel as assigned.
24. Performs other related duties as assigned.

While the preceding duties are the set of general duties for all Maintenance Worker III positions, select maintenance workers will be assigned to additional tasks specific to Electrical, Locksmithing, Mechanic, Painter and Swimming Pool, as follows:

Electrical:

• Plans, troubleshoots, schedules and makes electrical installations.
• Modifies, repairs and maintains existing and new electrical equipment and systems including a variety of electrical apparatus, devices and controls.

Locksmithing:

• Performs skilled locksmithing functions including installation and maintenance of the District’s electronic access control system and database as well as mechanical security devices, door hardware and key systems
• Performs metal fabrication: installs, configures and maintains current and future electronic access control equipment, software, mechanical locking and security devices, door hardware and components. Current systems include Locklink 7.53, Uplink 7.5, Corbin-Russwin Series 70 and Schlage Everest Primus keying and bitting systems.
• Cuts, stamps, programs, distributes and tracks keys and TEKs/fobs. Operates testing devices, computer software and other specialized instruments, tools and equipment in the installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of electronic access control and mechanical locking devices, equipment and various door and security hardware.
• Maintains, tracks, records and updates access requests, key bitting schedules, hardware specifications and vendor catalogs. Maintains and updates computer database.

Mechanic:

• Performs maintenance and repair of District-owned gasoline, diesel and electric-powered equipment and vehicles.

Painter:

• Prepares surfaces, mixes paints and finishes a variety of equipment, furniture, school and physical structures.
• Plans, schedules, installs, maintains, modifies and repairs existing and new building finishes, surfaces, wall components and systems: drywall, paint, ceiling tiles, carpet and vinyl floor surfaces, floor and wall tile, windows and glass.

Swimming Pool:

• Performs chemical treatment of pools and fountains.
• Performs swimming pool service maintenance and maintains pool facilities and equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

Four years of experience as a skilled journeyman-level building maintenance mechanic in one or more building maintenance trades plus two years of specialty training and/or licensed certification (minimum 120 hours). Two of the four years building maintenance requirement can be substituted with two additional years of specialty training in one or more of the following areas:

• Building maintenance, plumbing systems, HVAC systems, electrical systems.
• Computer-controlled equipment and systems, HVAC and electrical.
• Electrical and pneumatic controls, devices and sequences.
• Telecommunication and electronic infrastructure and devices.
• Heavy-equipment repairs: gasoline, diesel and electric.
• Swimming pool facilities and equipment.
• Gas, ARC and special welding and materials fabrication.
• Swimming pool service maintenance.
• Painting systems, drywall and wall components and systems, flooring and ceiling installations or other building finishes.
• Vehicle maintenance repair.

Education:

High school diploma or its equivalent supplemented by completion of an approved apprenticeship program or equivalent based on training/experience.

Licenses:

Possession and renewal of any professional certificates, certifications or licenses required to maintain accreditation of specialty training.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Position requires ability to:

• Skillfully use a variety of tools and equipment utilized in one or more of the basic maintenance trades.
• Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.
• Maintain and prepare detailed records and reports.
• Use leadership skills to direct hourly temporary and short-term employees.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Estimate and make materials take-offs for construction/maintenance repairs.
• Plan, organize and direct construction/maintenance repairs.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Work off-shift hours and weekends if necessary.
• Demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and community.

DISTRICT CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Full-time employees are provided with a diversified program that includes medical, dental and vision insurance including dependent coverage, disability and life insurance as well as Section 125 options. These benefits commence on the first of the month following date of hire. Professional development opportunities are provided to all employees. Educational incentive is available to eligible Classified Represented and Confidential employees.

RETIREMENT: Classified employees contribute to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), a defined benefit retirement plan through the State of California.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

This position requires hand and digit dexterity to operate a variety of hand and power tools; walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and reaching in awkward positions to install and repair equipment; climbing stairs, pushing and pulling equipment; bending at the waist; working at heights of 50 feet or more on ladders, scaffolds or field poles; working under buildings or in confined spaces; moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds); working outdoors in varying temperatures; vision to read printed materials and to identify and distinguish wiring and equipment; Hearing and speech for normal communications; travel from site-to-site. In the event of an emergency, employees will be relied upon to serve as emergency service workers.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successful completion of background fingerprint clearance, pre-employment physical examination (disabilities not related to the physical job will not affect the application process) and TB screening.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and signing of loyalty oath per government codes 3100-3109.
• Meeting applicable eligibility requirements under CalPERS or CalSTRS if you are a current or former member.
• Board of Trustees approval.
• Proof of your high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
• Proof of your professional certifications, licenses, and/or training.
• Must be able to work off-shift hours and weekends if necessary.
• Reliable means of transportation to job location and when travelling from site-to-site.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

Santa Clarita Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Santa Clarita Community College District is committed to employing qualified employees who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not unlawfully discriminate in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Human Resources office directly at (661) 362-3427.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT:

Innovative. Collaborative. Entrepreneurial. These characteristics not only define College of the Canyons, they are embodied by the faculty, staff and administrators who make this college unique among the 116 California Community Colleges.

Established in 1969, College of the Canyons is among the fastest-growing colleges in California and the nation. It is widely recognized as a model community college for enhancing student access, success and equity. Its completion rates rank among the highest in the state. The college has established a well-deserved reputation for bolstering economic development and offering innovative career technical education responsive to industry needs.

Guided by visionary leadership, the college serves a 367-square-mile area of northern Los Angeles County that includes the dynamic, growing Santa Clarita Valley. A steady influx of new residents and businesses creates a spirit of possibilities that inspires the college to be flexible, creative and attuned to the community’s evolving needs. The growing diversity of the community is mirrored by the college, which qualifies as a Latino-serving institution.

The college’s influence in the community is best illustrated by the dozens of collaborative partnerships it has forged with local school districts, government entities and service organizations. Examples include the Performing Arts Center’s K-12 Arts Education Outreach initiative, which allows thousands of children to experience the arts each year, and Academy of the Canyons, an early/middle college high school at the Valencia campus that is ranked among the top 10 percent of high schools in the nation.

With campuses in Valencia and Canyon Country, the college offers 96 associate degree programs, including 31 associate degree for transfer (AD-T) options, as well as 148 certificate programs. Classes are offered during traditional fall and spring semesters, as well as shorter, intensive summer and winter sessions. Additional educational opportunities exist at the University Center, whose four-year colleges and universities offer approximately 30 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs, as well certificate and credential programs.

Because of the college’s commitment to meeting the needs of the community, local voters have approved two bond measures valued at more than $470 million since 2001. The college also secures substantial funds from the state and millions of dollars in grants each year that allow new, cutting-edge programs to be developed and facilities built to accommodate them.

Given its commitment to growth and innovation, College of the Canyons sets a new standard for what a college can achieve. It is a vital cultural, educational and economic force in the region. Join us to discover unexpected possibilities, the freedom to innovate and an opportunity to shape the future.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications online at https://www.canyons.edu/administration/humanresources/. If you require assistance, please call the Human Resources office at (661)362-3427 or for the hearing impaired TTY/TDD Line at (661)362-5178. Applicants may check the status of their application online and may expect to be notified within approximately 4 - 5 weeks following the Review Date as to the status of their application.

All application materials must be uploaded online or received in the Human Resources office by the end of the day on the Review Date in order to assure consideration for this position. Postmark is not acceptable for this purpose. Separate application materials must be submitted for each position applied for. Materials submitted become property of the District and will not be returned, copied, or considered for other openings. The Human Resources office is located in the University Center, Suite #360 at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA, 91355.

Your application is not complete until the following required materials have been uploaded online or received by the Human Resources office:

• Online District CLASSIFIED Application.
• Detailed resume, which includes month/year dates of employment and descriptions of responsibilities at each employer.
• Letter of interest (cover letter). In your letter, please address your qualifications and experience as they pertain to the job duties and the abilities section of this announcement.
• Copies of all professional certificates, training certificates and contractor or other specialty licenses. If training was completed at a college or trade school, please submit copies of transcripts indicating courses completed and units earned. Copies of diplomas are not acceptable in lieu of college transcripts. Please see our website for the requirements for evaluation of transcripts from foreign colleges or universities.
• Confidential Recruitment Source Information (voluntary survey). This is voluntary and is a part of the online applicant profile, separate from the application.
• Supplemental Questionnaire. Please answer the following questions as part of your application packet.

1. Do you possess a high school diploma or G.E.D.? (yes/no) If offered the position, you will be required to provide proof of your high school diploma or G.E.D. to the Human Resources Office.
2. Please describe your experience as a skilled journeyman-level building maintenance mechanic in one or more building maintenance trades. Include employer name(s), position title(s), dates of employment, full-time or part-time status (including number of hours per week), your roles and responsibilities. Please provide your total years of full-time equivalent experience in this field.
3. List and describe your total years of specialty training and/or licensed certification (minimum 120 hours) in one or more of the specialist areas listed in the Minimum Requirements section of the job announcement. Provide the types of trainings and/or certifications and the total number of hours completed.
4. Please describe your methods for organizing multiple projects and daily work.
5. Please describe the various ways you would keep key members of the college’s management team informed about progress on your various projects.
6. Describe four positive qualities you have and tell how those attributes would lend to your success as a Maintenance Worker III at College of the Canyons.
7. Are you interested in working at the Valencia campus? (yes/no)
8. Are you interested in working at the Canyon Country campus? (yes/no)
9. Please describe your ability to work successfully in a multicultural, diverse environment.
10. Why do you want to work as a “Maintenance Worker III” at College of the Canyons? What interests you about this position?

• Letters of reference are optional.

Please note:

• Skills evaluation of candidates for interview may be required.
• Travel and relocation expenses are the responsibility of the applicant.
• Hiring committees review all complete, qualified application packets. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
• “Experience” generally refers to relevant paid experience. In some instances, unpaid experience may be counted as experience towards meeting the minimum qualifications or requirements for the position only if it entailed responsibilities substantially similar to those of relevant paid positions in the field. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient information and details to the Human Resources office at the time of submission of their application packet. Details should include the organization, contact name and contact information, start and end dates, hours per week, and a list of relevant unpaid/volunteer duties or responsibilities performed. Not all unpaid experience may qualify. Upon offer of employment, an applicant will be required to obtain written verification(s) of any relevant unpaid/volunteer experience.
• Current COC employees who are applying for this position: Please be aware that materials from your personnel file are not included as part of the application file; therefore, please provide the same requested application materials as any other applicant.
• Please be aware that, should you be considered as a finalist for this position, reference checks will include current supervisor(s).
• Applicants are encouraged to apply online. If you need assistance with the application process, contact:

Human Resources Office

(661) 362-3427

TTY/TDD (661) 362-5178 or visit our website at

https://www.canyons.edu/administration/humanresources/

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all application materials are fully and correctly submitted. All materials submitted are for this position only and become the property of the District. Materials will not be returned, copied or considered for other openings. Resumes may not be submitted in lieu of the official application form.

The College is expecting to conduct initial interviews between the weeks of March 27, 2023 and April 3, 2023 and conduct final interviews between the weeks of April 3, 2023 and April 10, 2023. This is an estimated timeline, and is subject to change.

** Interviews may be conducted in-person or remotely via Zoom.

** These are on-campus positions.

Positions are offered contingent on funding. We reserve the right to withdraw, extend the filing date, reopen, or delay filling this position. Recruitment may continue until the position is filled.

Please note: This recruitment may be used for future vacancies, including positions on various shifts at either the Valencia or the Canyon Country Campus.