Facility Worker I

Lamar State College-Orange; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Orange is seeking a Facility Worker I to support general repairs and maintenance across campus facilities. This role includes duties such as operating power tools, performing grounds maintenance, and assisting with various college functions.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and at least one year of maintenance experience. Experience with tools and safe work practices is essential, and candidates should demonstrate a basic understanding of carpentry, plumbing, and mechanical repairs.

To apply, please reach out to Human Resources at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One year’s experience in general repair maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate safe working practices using hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs and preventative maintenance to college buildings, vehicles, and mechanical equipment.
• Operate equipment and power tools as needed.
• Perform general grounds maintenance including trash removal.
• Assist faculty, staff, and campus visitors.
• Support offsite and remote events as necessary.

Skills

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Safe work practices

Basic software skills—Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Motorized forklift

Scissor lift

Lawn maintenance equipment

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

LSCO is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

Contact

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at [e-mail] or call 409-882-3905.

Job Summary

The Facility Worker I reports to the Physical Plant Director at Lamar State College Orange. Duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to the following:

Essential Job Functions

• Perform general repairs and preventative maintenance to college buildings, vehicles, and mechanical equipment.
• Operate equipment and power tools as needed (scissor lift, forklift, tractor, carpentry tools, shop tools, mowers, chainsaw, etc.).
• Perform general grounds maintenance as needed, including trash removal, event clean up, etc.
• Move office furniture and equipment.
• Deliver office furniture to offsite locations.
• Set up stage, tables, and chairs for college functions, and take down the same.
• Assist faculty, staff, students, and campus visitors as necessary to successfully accomplish the mission of LSCO.
• Support offsite, after hours, and remote events as necessary.
• Perform courier/mailroom duties.
• Assist with security duties as necessary.
• Perform other related duties as may be determined by the Physical Plant Director or Director’s designee.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE: One year’s experience in general repair maintenance is preferred.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Requirements

• Demonstrate ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Pass a general mechanical aptitude test.
• Demonstrate knowledge of various safe work practices.
• Demonstrate safe working practices using hand tools.
• Demonstrate safe driving skills, including trailer backing.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrate basic software skills—Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Skills

• General knowledge of drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring, and basic mechanical aptitude a plus.
• General knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, methods, and practices of general maintenance work.
• Ability to operate and care for lawn maintenance equipment.
• Ability to operate equipment such as a motorized forklift, scissor lift, tractor, etc.
• Ability to operate a pressure washer.

LSCO is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Security Sensitive Release Form available upon request.