Maintenance Specialist Job at Monterey Peninsula College

Monterey Peninsula College Monterey, CA 93940

Monterey Peninsula College

Maintenance Specialist

Salary: $4,290.00 - $4,735.00 Monthly

Job Type:
Job Number: 2021-00097
Closing: 1/16/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Monterey, CA
Division: Administrative Services

Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled maintenance, repair, alteration and building constructions tasks related to the college buildings and equipment within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures.

Example of Duties
Essential Functions

Perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment which may include: glazing, welding, flooring, masonry, locksmith skills, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, sheet metal, and painting.
Program and operate various time clocks and lighting controllers.
Operate and perform work using aerial boom lifts and vertical man lifts.
Install and make emergency repairs to various kinds of fixtures and equipment.
Perform routine carpentry in limited construction work; remodel and build on existing structures as required; design, manufacture and install counters, cabinets, shelves of wood , formica and/ or sheet metal.
Install floor and ceiling tiles, set forms and finished cement; install locks/dead bolts.
Maintain heating and air conditioning equipment; operate, monitor and adjust energy management system as needed; make minor adjustments and repairs to hot water systems and console heaters; wipe/flush joints; clear drains/sewers of obstructions.
Respond to emergencies quickly and calmly; assesses situation, make appropriate decision.
Design, fabricate and install sheet metal air conditioning and heating duct work.
Repair items such as: fences, athletic equipment, outdoor play equipment, and bicycle racks using hand and power tools, welding tanks and arc welders.
Apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, lacquer or other protective/decorative finishes various surfaces.
Scrape, sand fill/prepare surfaces for painting; mix/match paints.
Make repairs to motors, lighting circuits, conduit and duct systems and other types of electrical lighting, signal and power equipment.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and specialized in-service training sessions including but not limited to requirements of OSHA and the EPA.
Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for, the diverse
academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, religious, sexual
orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students and staff attending or working on a
community college campus. Other Duties

Perform other related maintenance duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
Any combination of experience and training which would indicate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed herein. For example, two years of work experience in one or more of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, cabinet/furniture making, or heating and air conditioning.

Knowledge
Knowledge of: building codes; one or more trades such as sheet metal work, welding, carpentry, plumbing, electricity, steamfitting, painting, masonry, equipment operation and surveying, small appliance repair or building and cabinet making; safe maintenance practices; safe use and operation of a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in repair and maintenance.

Abilities
Ability to: perform a variety of maintenance and repair activities; understand and follow both oral and written instructions; read and write at a level necessary to perform the duties of the position; perform the scope of work; operate and maintain equipment and tools safely; work from blueprints, drawings and sketches; work safely and effectively on ladders, scaffolds, riggings, and roofs of varying heights; use sound judgment, initiative and ingenuity; meet the physical requirements of the job; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties; demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for, the academic, ethnic, socioeconomic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Heavy physical effort which may include frequent standing, walking, and handling of heavy items such as machines or equipment of up to 50 pounds; frequent activities require full body exertion; must be comfortable working at heights up to 50 feet on an aerial boom lift and 40 feet on an extension ladder. Indoor/outdoor work environment with some exposure to weather extremes.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
A valid Class C California driver's license; must be insurable by the college's insurance carrier while employed in this classification.

Proof of Vaccination
New employees may begin working in their assignments only after the district has received proof that the person is fully vaccinated or an exemption has been approved.

Work Schedule / Supplemental Information

Work Schedule
40 hours per week / 12 months per year (This position is located at the Monterey Campus.)

Typical Shift
Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM, hours may vary

Salary
Starting Salary: 4,290 (Step A) - $4,735 (Step C) + Great benefits package.

How to Apply
Visit www.mpc.edu/employment and select "classified and other positions."

Here you will find the announcement and the "apply" button in the upper right hand corner. You will be asked to login or create a new user account.

Complete all required fields of the application AND:
Attach a .pdf of your cover letter which describes your interest in and qualifications for the position and how you meet the desirable qualifications for this position
Attach a .pdf of your resume
Answer required diversity statement Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Human Resources does not accept additional materials such as: letters of reference, test scores from other institutions, certificates of courses/programs completed, letters of commendation from schools with your application. Such items, if included, will not be forwarded to the selection committee. If you are a finalist, HR will request any reference information that is required. Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close or continue the recruitment at any time.

For questions or concerns, please contact:
Gerardo Cardenas Hernandez
HR Specialist
gcardenashernandez@mpc.edu OR recruitment@mpc.edu

Conditions of Employment
Monterey Peninsula Community District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the District's Governing Board Goals, Educational Master Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and Student Equity Plan. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners.

Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves.

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 will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

(1) Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;

(2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;

(3) Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;

(4) Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally responsive; and

(5) Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives.

Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to

be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.

Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Monterey Peninsula College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must sign the Oath of Affirmation of Allegiance, and submit fingerprints for California Department of Justice clearance. California School Employees Association Membership or an approved alternative is required.


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