LBVEC General Facilities Technician

Laredo College; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Laredo College is seeking a General Facilities Technician to maintain and repair college facilities, grounds, and exhibits. The role supports LBVEC operations and educational programs while ensuring safety and adherence to institutional policies.

The incumbent will collaborate with LBVEC staff, assist with landscaping, and operate maintenance equipment, with responsibilities that include outreach setup, inventory management, and coordination with visitors and contractors.

Qualifications

• High School graduate; able to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English and Spanish.
• One year of general knowledge in HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or Carpentry; read plans, troubleshoot, and communicate issues clearly.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and current car insurance; able to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and alters LBVEC buildings, animal exhibits, and landscaping.
• Performs general maintenance and repair of facilities, grounds, trails, exhibits, fencing, plumbing, lighting, irrigation, ponds, and equipment.
• Assists with setup and breakdown for educational programs, field trips, community events, and outreach activities.
• Operates and maintains maintenance tools, vehicles, and equipment such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, power tools, utility vehicles, trailers, and pressure washers.
• Ensures safety procedures, environmental regulations, and institutional policies are followed.
• Interacts professionally with visitors, staff, volunteers, contractors, and community partners.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Good organizational skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Zoom

TEAMS

One Drive

Google Drive

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The General Facilities Technician reports directly to the LBVEC Director and maintains and alters LBVEC buildings, animal exhibits, and landscaping. The General Facilities Technician takes the lead and assists LBVEC staff with maintaining LBVEC grounds and El Paso del Indio Trail.

As an employee of Laredo College, you are expected to adhere to the LC Employee Handbook, the LC Local and Legal policies (www.laredo.edu) and the Vice President of Institutional Advancement’s (VPIA) expectations and protocols at all time.

In addition, a confidentiality agreement should be signed every year on NEOED.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Performs general maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, grounds, trails, exhibits, fencing, plumbing, lighting, irrigation systems, ponds, and equipment.
2. Conducts routine inspections of facilities and grounds to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and necessary repairs.
3. Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of indoor and outdoor areas, including classrooms, offices, restrooms, ponds, animal areas, trails, picnic areas, and public spaces.
4. Assists with landscaping duties including mowing, trimming, weed control, planting, tree maintenance, watering, and irrigation repairs.
5. Assists with construction, installation, and repair of exhibits, enclosures, signage, benches, shade structures, and other facility improvements.
6. Operates and maintains maintenance tools, vehicles, and equipment such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, power tools, utility vehicles, trailers, and pressure washers.
7. Assists with setup and breakdown for educational programs, field trips, community events, special exhibits, and outreach activities.
8. Maintains inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, equipment, and materials and reports need to the supervisor.
9. Assists staff with moving materials, equipment, furniture, animal supplies, and exhibit components as needed.
10. Ensure compliance with safety procedures, environmental regulations, and institutional policies while performing assigned duties.
11. Assists during emergency situations, severe weather events, facility closures, or disaster recovery efforts as directed.
12. May assist wildlife care staff with non-specialized support duties including transporting supplies, cleaning support areas, feeding and maintaining animal support equipment.
13. Interacts professionally and courteously with visitors, staff, volunteers, contractors, and community partners.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by LBVEC Director.

Required:

• High School graduate or equivalent. Must have the ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English and Spanish.
• One year of general Knowledge in one of the following trades HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or Carpentry. Must be able to read plans, troubleshoot, and resolve problems. Must be able to communicate problems that arise quickly and efficiently.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and current car insurance to travel as required. In accordance with CJ (Local) while driving on College District business, employees are required to abide by all applicable laws, rules, regulations ordinances, policies, and procedures.

Preferred:

• N/A

• A professional disposition is required at all times as it relates to your area of expertise.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
• Strong customer service and community relations skills.
• Ability to use personal computer and various word processing and spreadsheet software programs which includes MS Office Suite, Zoom, TEAMS, One Drive, Google Drive and the internet to promote efficiency.
• Must be able to multi-task, problem-solve and have the ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Must be able to adapt, work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
• Must be patient and enthusiastic. Must be able to exercise good judgment and maintain a positive attitude.
• All personnel is expected to keep their work area and shared facilities clean and free of waste and be well organized at all times.
• Must be able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, perform physical labor related to fencing, habitat upkeep, and facility maintenance.
• Knowledge of management practices, knowledge of life safety code. National Electrical Code, E.P.A. regulation, A.D.A. regulations and State Building Codes.

Introductory Review Period

All hires are subject to a 90 day introductory review period.

Supervision Exercised

The General Facilities Technician takes the lead on special projects to beautify the LBVEC facility.

Supervision Received

LBVEC Director.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Work inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Safety

Required to work safely and follow safety rules.

Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.

Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Special Conditions

Immediate supervisor may assign other duties.

May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed.

May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed.

EEO Statement

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Laredo College is open to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, or national origin who are otherwise eligible for admission as students. Furthermore, Laredo College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and no applicant or employee will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability or national origin. This institution will not enter knowingly into any contractual agreement for services or supplies with any firm failing to follow fair employment practices.

Foreign Degrees

Foreign degrees require an evaluation for United States equivalency from an approved stated education agency or having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached to your online application at the time of applying. For your convenience, we have provided the following links to assist you in complying with this requirement. However, you may use any other certified transcript evaluation service. http://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Certification/Out-of-state_Certification/Foreign_Credential_Evaluation_Services/ http://www.naces.org/members.htm

Disclaimer

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. LC reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by LC as its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.