General Maintenance I

CHESS; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

LCC is seeking a grounds keeper and building maintenance custodian to perform grounds keeping and general maintenance around the campus facilities. The role includes plaster work, furniture repairs, and servicing heating/cooling units.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and a New Mexico driver license, with the ability to follow instructions, communicate well, and work safely in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of, and ability to use chemicals.
• Basic carpentry desired
• Basic plumbing experience desired
• Ability to follow instructions
• Good communication skills
• Knowledgeable of safety rules

Responsibilities

• Provides grounds keeping and building maintenance throughout the college.
• Performs routine maintenance duties such as applying plaster and fixing furniture.
• Performs maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping.
• Performs maintenance on heating and cooling units such as replacing filters and cleaning coils.
• Performs minor plumbing and minor carpentry work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds equipment

Chemicals handling

Carpentry basics

Plumbing basics

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

New Mexico Driver License

Job description

Compensation

Starting at $15.06 per hour

CompensationType:

Non-Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Grade:

NE02

Department:

Building and Facilities, Maintenance & Utilities

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing grounds keeping and building maintenance throughout the college.

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Functions

• Provides grounds keeping and building maintenance throughout the college.
• Performs routine maintenance duties such as applying plaster and fixing furniture.
• Performs maintenance procedures on equipment utilized in grounds keeping.
• Performs maintenance on heating and cooling units such as replacing filters and cleaning coils.
• Performs minor plumbing and minor carpentry work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance equipment
• Knowledge of, and ability to use chemicals
• Basic carpentry desired
• Basic plumbing experience desired
• Ability to follow instructions
• Good communication skills
• Knowledgeable of safety rules

Work Environment

• Physical activities: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, repetitive motion, and hearing are daily activities of this job.
• Very heavy work. Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operates machines, such as lathes, drill presses, power saws, and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performs mechanical or skilled trade tasks of a non-repetitive nature.
• The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside; subjected to extreme cold (below 32) for periods of more than one hour. Also, worker is exposed to extreme heat (above 100) for periods of more than one hour.
• The worker is subject to noise and vibration.
• The worker is subject to hazard such as such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Education, Experience and Licenses

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
• New Mexico Driver License is required.

EEO STATEMENT: LCC is an equal opportunity employer.