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Skilled Maintenance Worker STH - Temporary

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Antelope Valley College
Location
Lancaster, CA, CA
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DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, performs a wide variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment; performs skilled trades personnel in the performance of a variety of duties related to the building trades. Performs a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of District facilities and equipment. Performs a wide variety of duties related to the skilled building trades. Performs related duties as may be assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

E = indicates essential duties of the position

  • Performs various plumbing and heating-related duties; cuts, threads, assembles and lays pipe; installs, repairs and maintains various plumbing, heating and air conditioning fixtures. (E)
  • Inspects, services, maintains and repairs HVAC equipment including air compressors and water boilers; performs preventive maintenance duties including lubricating, packing and replacing bearings, replacing belts and filters and maintaining electrical motors. (E)
  • Perform routine maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment such as changing filters, plugs and belts, cleaning and lubricating equipment, testing and replacing tubes and circuits; performs journey-level emergency repairs and large complex projects. (E)
  • Inspects services, maintains, repairs and modifies swimming pool filtration system, chemical feeders and pump; calibrates and adjusts filtration and chemical feeder pumps, sensors and gauges. (E)
  • Installs, maintains and repairs electrical wiring and fixtures; performs troubleshooting to repair or replace fans and motors; performs repairs to motors, bells, clocks and lighting circuits, and minor communication and audio-visual equipment. (E)
  • Constructs, rebuilds and repairs District equipment and facilities including various wood, metal and masonry structures, equipment and furniture; prepares surfaces for painting and varnishing and apply surface coverings as required. (E)
  • Performs a variety of routine building maintenance including repairs to doors, windows, roofs and other building parts; assembles furniture and other wood and metal structures. (E)
  • Operates a variety of equipment and machines including meters, forklift, boom lift, scissor lift, hoist, safety equipment, saws, drill presses, paint spray guns and various hand and power tools to perform repair and maintenance work; maintains tools, equipment and work areas in a safe, clean and proper working condition. (E)
  • Performs pool water chemical tests to determine water quality; adds chemicals to obtain proper water chemistry. (E)
  • Assures storage and maintenance areas are maintained in a safe, clean and orderly condition; label hazardous chemicals as required. (E)
  • Maintains a variety of records related to work performed and work orders.
  • Provides maintenance training and work guidance to student workers, temporary/short term employees and others as assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. (E)
    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school or GED and five years increasing responsibilities in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and building maintenance experience.



    LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid California driver's license.
  • Must obtain a valid Forklift Certificate, Boom Lift Certificate, Scissor Lift Certificate, CERT Training, Lead Awareness, Confined Space, Asbestos Awareness, Cart Training, and fit tested for an air purifying respirator certificate within the first year in this classification.

    • OTHER INFORMATION

    KNOWLEDGE OF:

    • Standard tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in general maintenance and repair of buildings and facilities.

    • Basic principles of heating and air conditioning systems.

    • Principles and operation of electrical motors and pumps.

    • Basic heating system principles.

    • Use of hand and power tools used in maintenance and repair.

    • Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures.

    • Basic OSHA and CALOSHA rules and regulations.

    • Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

    • Basic record-keeping techniques.

    • Requirements of maintaining buildings and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly condition.


    ABILITY TO:

    • Perform a wide variety of semi-skilled to skilled work in the maintenance and repair of District

    • Facilities and equipment in a safe and timely manner.

    • Performs a wide variety of duties related to the building trades.

    • Learn and apply laws, rules, regulations involved in assigned maintenance activities.

    • Effectively and safely operate a variety of assigned tools and equipment.

    • Work from blueprints, shop drawings and sketches.

    • Observe and report safety hazards, vandalism, maintenance and repair needs.

    • Perform work in confined spaces as required.

    • Understand and follow oral and written directions.

    • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

    • Maintain routine records.

    • Work after hours and weekends as required.

    • Work and collaborate cooperatively with others.

    • Provide work guidance to temporary short term hourly employees and student workers.

    • Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

    • Operate a District vehicle and perform heavy physical labor.


    WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Provides maintenance work guidance to student workers and temporary/short term employees, not applicable to permanent full-time staff.


    CONTACTS: Co-workers, other departmental staff, vendors, contractors, and the general public.


    PHYSICAL EFFORT:

    • Lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 pounds.

    • Pushing and pulling.

    • Walking and standing for extended periods of time.

    • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of hand and power tools.

    • Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally.

    • Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.

    WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • Indoor and outdoor environment.

    • Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

    • Chemical fumes.

    • Working around and with machinery having moving parts.

    • Working around fumes from paints and solvents, pool chemicals.

    • Working at heights.

    • Evenings, weekends or variable hours.

    APPLICATION PROCESS - PLEASE READ

    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION It is the responsibility of each applicant to have all the requested documents submitted through NEOGOV by the deadline date in order to continue in the application process for this position.

  • Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply for.
  • It is important the applicants submit ALL documents requested for the application package to be deemed complete and given consideration.

    • This position requires the following documents to be attached to your online application in order to be considered:

    ApplicationCurrent resumeLetter of Intent (Cover Letter)
  • Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position.
  • Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
  • Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.

    • Applications with incomplete information (i.e., statements such as "see resume") or

    missing documents will not be considered.

    VISA

    AVC does not sponsor visas.

    Equal Employment Opportunity and Commitment to Diversity
    Antelope Valley College is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state law.

    To find out more about AVC, please visit our website at avc.edu

    ACCOMMODATIONS

    If you have, any questions or concerns/if you require accommodations for the application process in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources Office at (661)722-6311.

    Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with Antelope Valley Community College District.

    COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Antelope Valley Community College District (AVC) is committed to employing administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success. AVC recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students.

    AVC is committed to hiring processes that support equal opportunity, diversity, and provide equitable consideration for all candidates as required in federal and state laws and regulations.

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    Annual Security Report is provided by Antelope Valley College for prospective students and employees. A copy of this report is available at http://www.avc.edu/administration/police/


    Organization

    Antelope Valley College is a comprehensive community college in the California Community College System dedicated to providing services to a broad range of students with a variety of educational goals. Antelope Valley College is dedicated to providing educational programs and services as expressed in the California Master Plan for Higher Education. The College is committed to equal educational opportunity and reinforces that commitment through a program of active affirmation of diversity.

    Antelope Valley College is dedicated to meeting the dynamic needs of a changing community. The College addresses the educational needs of a diverse and evolving population. The College recognizes that it is uniquely capable of responding to the requirements of regional business, industry, and public service, as well as the social and cultural needs of the Antelope Valley.
    Antelope Valley College affirms the rights of the individual and respects human dignity. The programs and activities of the College foster the individual's ability to think clearly, critically, and independently to meet the demands of an increasingly complex society. The student is the primary concern of the College. The curriculum, activities, and services of the College help students understand their physical, cultural, ethnic, and social environment. The preservation of academic freedom provides a college environment in which students and faculty can examine ideas freely.

    This philosophy is reflected in the curriculum, the student-faculty relation-ships, the services and resources, and the policies of the College.

    Antelope Valley College, a public institution of higher education, provides a quality,comprehensive education to a diverse population of learners. We are committed to student success offering value and opportunity, in service to our community.

    We offer:

    Associate Degree Programs

    Associate degree programs comprised of general education courses, proficiency requirements, designated courses in a specific major or area of emphasis. Associate degrees provide students with “the ability to think and to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing; to use mathematics; to understand the modes of inquiry of the major disciplines; to be aware of other cultures and times; to achieve insights gained through experience in thinking about ethical problems; and to develop the capacity for self-understanding.”

    Career Technical Programs

    Certificate and degree programs comprised of “essential career technical instruction” in a variety of business, technical, and occupational courses designed to enhance students’ knowledge and skills leading to employment, career advancement, certification, and state or federal licensure. We award both Chancellor’s Office approved Certificates of Achievement and locally approved Certificates of Proficiency.

    Transfer/General Education Courses

    Transfer/general education courses in communication and critical thinking, the physical and biological sciences, arts and humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and technical education. Completion of these courses allows students to fulfill degree requirements or enroll in upper division courses and programs at accredited four-year institutions through our articulation agreements.

    Basic Skills Courses

    Basic skills courses in reading, writing, mathematics, English as a Second Language, and learning and study skills. These courses offer students essential foundation skills that are necessary for success in college-level degree applicable courses.

    Student Support and Instructional Support

    A variety of services in academic, career, and personal counseling, in library instruction and course support, in learning assistance. These services support the needs of students in pursuing and achieving their educational goals.

    Workforce Preparation and Economic Development

    Workforce programs, job preparation courses (non-degree applicable) and a variety of services that contribute to the educational and economic well being of the community.

    Personal Enrichment and Professional Development

    Community service offerings, non-credit, not-for-credit classes and services that develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for students to be effective members of the community. These classes enhance the community’s social, cultural, and economic well being. Non-credit course offerings may lead to a Certificate of Completion and/or Certificate of Competency.

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