Maintenance Aide

Tacoma Community College; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Community College is seeking a part-time, non-permanent position focused on maintaining athletic fields under direct supervision. The role involves routine manual labor, painting prep, moving equipment, and general clean-up across grounds and facilities.

Responsibilities include prepping for painting, repainting safety stripes, mowing athletic fields, and assisting Grounds staff. Must lift up to 50 pounds and operate power equipment safely; driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in building and equipment maintenance or related work is preferred.
• Must be able to follow instructions and work with others.

Responsibilities

• Preparation for painting (scraping, pressure washing, etc.).
• Re-painting safety stripes on exterior stairs.
• Moving furniture and equipment.
• General clean up.
• Assisting other Building Maintenance and Grounds staff, primarily mowing athletic fields.
• May operate a pickup truck or other small vehicle to deliver/ remove materials.

Skills

Manual labor

Customer service

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Power equipment

Job description

Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with nearby mountain ranges and Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is surrounded by outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating and camping. Tacoma, Washington has been ranked as one of the most livable cities in the country, due to the increasing career opportunities, cultural diversity and community engagement, just to name a few.

Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup and Squaxin Island Tribes. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to Reservations to make way for colonizers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at a great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup and Squaxin Island people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well‑being of our community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black‑owned businesses. In addition, we strongly support the Stop Asian Hate movement and have an active Asian Pacific Islander Student Club as well as an Asian and Pacific Islander Faculty and Staff Coalition. TCC is committed to developing more culturally responsive curricula by infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives, experiences, and contributions of Native, Black, Latine, Asian, and other marginalized communities. We continually strive to become an anti‑racist institution.

We are specifically focusing on improved support for traditionally marginalized populations, including Black/African- American, Indigenous, People of Color, Dreamers, justice‑involved, immigrants and refugees, Veterans, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community. To this end, TCC seeks applicants who:

• Value intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Welcome difference and model respectful interaction with others
• Recognize and honor the important role that diversity brings to an educational community
• Are committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Are committed toteaching in a community college setting
• Care deeply about student success
• Intentionally support and promote efforts related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Honor TCC’s mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities
• Reflect the diversity of our community

Regional Setting

For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area: https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/life_in_tacoma

Position Summary

Performs routine manual labor; does related work as required. Under direct supervision, this position performs routine manual labor work. This position will primarily focus on maintaining the athletic fields, with other duties as assigned.

• Preparation for painting (i.e. scraping, pressure washing, etc.)
• Re-painting safety stripes on exterior stairs
• Moving furniture and equipment.
• General clean up.
• Assisting other Building Maintenance and Grounds staff as directed, primarily mowing the athletic fields.
• May operate a pickup truck or other small vehicle to deliver materials and remove materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent.
• Experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, repair work or related experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Must have a current valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
• Ability to follow oral instructions.
• Ability to get along well with others.
• Ability to perform physical tasks, such as lifting or moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or using adaptive equipment or methods to accomplish these tasks.
• Ability to use power equipment as instructed.
• Ability to understand, speak, write and read the English language, for receiving and reading instructions for cleaning and chemical handling, and radio and emergency communications.

The Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate

• Skill in building and maintaining internal and external customer satisfaction;
• Excellent customer service skills; including establishing, building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Identify and understand issues, challenges, and learning opportunities; be proactive and strategic with solutions;
• Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment;
• Communicate promptly and responsively to the needs of the department and college community; including communicating with supervisor, end customer and customer’s manager about work order status.
• Maintain established standards of work, customer response and professional conduct in performance of the position duties;
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance and repair.
• An understanding and willingness to follow applicable laws, regulations and other standards to establish and/or maintain a safe work environment.
• Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.

Complete application packages must include the following:

1. TCC online application.
2. Resume and cover letter.

Terms of Employment

This is a non-permanent hourly position scheduled to work varied hours up to 17 hours per week. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet the needs of the department. The pay rate is $20.00 to $20.00 per hour DOE/DOQ. Tacoma Community College offers a comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans; vacation, sick and personal leave; reduced tuition for the employee; and retirement benefits are also provided.

With supervisor authorization, this position is eligible for callback pay and standby pay according to WPEA CBA Article 42.14.

A collective bargaining agreement exists and membership in the Washington Public Employees Association Higher Education or payment of a membership fee is available anytime upon employment. The layoff unit for this position is “All Other Classified Positions including Gig Harbor Campus”.

Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Patricia McCray Roberts, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5051; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, 253-566-5328. Tacoma Community College is a smoke‑free/drug free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.

Tacoma Community College

Human Resources

6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466

www.tacomacc.edu/abouttcc/employment