Facilities Worker II

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Institutional closing pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gateway Community & Technical College in Boone Campus is seeking a Facilities Worker II to perform custodial duties, basic maintenance, and upkeep of buildings and grounds to ensure a safe, clean learning environment.

The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, independent work, and reliable transportation, with a 37.5-hour week, on-site evenings, and a strong commitment to safety and service. This position supports the Maintenance & Operations team with excellence and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of relevant experience in facilities or custodial work.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and use close vision.
• Able to communicate using auditory and visual methods and follow instructions.
• Must work independently with reliable transportation.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable to fast-paced environments, and culturally aware.

Responsibilities

• Performs custodial duties and basic maintenance for assigned areas.
• Cleans classrooms, restrooms, offices per supervisor schedule.
• Moves and sets up furniture and equipment for room configurations.
• Replaces light bulbs, ceiling tiles, and performs minor repairs.
• Maintains grounds and keeps walkways clear of debris, snow, and ice.
• Operates forklift and/or lawn equipment as needed.
• Assists in special events set-up.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Physical fitness

Independent work

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Lawn equipment

Job description

Title: Facilities Worker II

Salary: $31,282.32

Standard Hours: 37.50 (Monday - Friday: 2:15 pm - 10:15 pm)

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College, Boone Campus

Department: Maintenance & Operations

Total Rewards

Gateway Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Provides custodial, general maintenance, and upkeep of buildings and grounds to ensure a safe, clean learning environment. Ensures cleanliness, orderliness, and safety in assigned areas.

Job Duties:

• Performs general custodial duties utilizing basic equipment and supplies to clean assigned facility areas, removing waste, completing daily cleaning of restrooms, classrooms, and offices based on the schedule provided by the supervisor.
  
• Moves and assembles furniture and equipment for room set-up.
  
• Replaces light bulbs, ceiling tiles, etc
  
• Provides general maintenance and minor repairs.
  
• Repairs furniture, unclogs drains, sweeps and waxes floors, operates the floor buffer, and assists the maintenance technician on more technical repairs.
  
• Provides groundskeeping services and maintains clean walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice.
  
• Operates forklift and/or lawn equipment.
  
• Assist in set-up during special events.
  
• Other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED
  
• 1 year of relevant experience
  
• Ability to effectively communicate using auditory and visual methods, ability to distinguish colors, follow written and verbal instructions.
  
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Primarily use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
  
• Must be able to work independently.
  
• Must have reliable transportation.
  
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets the KCTCS insurance standards and must be able to drive cars, vans, and pick up trucks.
  
• Previous experience in a community college setting

Additional Skills Requested

Working Conditions/Job Hazards:

Normal maintenance/custodial environment with moderate noise (examples: lawn mowers, drills, vacuum cleaners, etc.) Moderate degree of hazard or danger associated with the job.

Physical Demands:

(with or without reasonable accommodation) Primarily sitting, using fingers, hands, and arms to reach. Occasional stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Ability to effectively communicate using auditory and visual methods, ability to distinguish colors, and follow written and verbal instructions. Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Primarily use close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).

Employee Rights -

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer -

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.