Technician/Facilities

Westmoreland County Community College; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmoreland County Community College is seeking a Facilities & Grounds Support role to assist in daily operations of the facilities department. You will coordinate work orders, manage purchasing, and maintain records and databases for campus buildings.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, two years of related experience, and a valid driver’s license. A PA clearances package may be required, with opportunities for professional cross-training and growth within the college.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of work-related experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to obtain PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily work schedule for facilities and custodial staff.
• Process and monitor work order requests and expedite emergency ones.
• Update the Facilities Management System with status updates.
• Prepare forms, reports, and other documents for the Facilities department.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, and escalate emergencies as needed.
• Manage purchasing/ordering processes and verify payment status.
• Assist in inventory management and equipment repairs tracking.
• Order and organize supplies and distribute to centers.
• Maintain departmental databases and parking permit issuance.
• Maintain files and monthly facilities financial and utility reports.
• Assist with dispatch of College vehicles.
• Serve as Secretary of the College’s safety committee and take meeting minutes.
• Maintain Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity database.

Skills

Excel

Word

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Position Information

Position Title

Division

Division Facilities Management & Construction(DIV)

Department

Department Facilities & Grounds

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• Support the daily work schedule for facilities and custodial staff to ensure that all work assignments are properly communicated and disseminated.
• Process and monitor newly received and active work order requests; accelerating those that are emergency in nature to the appropriate individuals.
• Enter necessary updates and work assignment revisions into the Facilities Management System to provide accurate and reliable information regarding the status of a request.
• Prepare forms, reports, proposals, presentations, and other related documents needed to support the Facilities department.
• Answer the telephone and greet visitors, using initiative and sound judgment, to evaluate and determine the referral needed. Immediately elevate emergency calls to the appropriate individuals. Use the departmental radio system to relay important messages to facilities employees.
• Responsible for all aspects of the facility’s purchase order and/or direct order process including, but not limited to, proper processing, requisition number assignment, obtaining proper signatures, ensuring proper account balances, verifying packing slip information, and checking on payment status and order discrepancies.
• Assist in inventory management including tracking equipment repairs.
• Order and organize supplies as needed including delivery to centers.
• Establish and maintain departmental databases including the key distribution system and the issuance of college parking permits.
• Maintain departmental files and inspection/regulatory records of all College buildings; responsible for the upkeep of all departmental procedure manuals and handbooks; create, monitor, distribute and file monthly facilities financial and utility reports; has responsibility for the maintenance of the facilities department master task calendar.
• Assist with the dispatch of the College vehicles for requested travel.
• Serve as the Secretary of the College’s safety committee by taking meeting minutes, providing clerical support, coordinating and scheduling all safety committee meetings, communicating with all committee members, and assisting with related committee assignments.
• Assist in maintaining the Disaster Recovery/Business Continuity database. Communicate with stakeholders as needed.

Other Job Functions

• Assist with office coverage.
• Maintain and develop work-related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross-training opportunities.
• Attend all required meetings and training.
• Perform additional grade-level support duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word software required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of professional office skills and procedures required.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Read, comprehend and follow instructions/work orders.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, including managing multiple projects/tasks concurrently and meet varied deadlines.
• Identify problems, investigate root causes, make recommendations and assist with problem solving.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Two years of work-related experience required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Ability to obtain PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field preferred

Physical Demands

• Prolonged sitting
• Frequent standing/walking or otherwise moving around campus
• Repetitive finger/hand movementsOccasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling & carrying

Audible Demands

• Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation

Visual Demands

• Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
• Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is primarily conducted in a typical indoor office environment with appropriate lighting, noises, and temperature control
• Minimal risk of injury or work-related illnesses

Salary $18.10/hour

Schedule Days/Hours

Posting Number

Posting Number S-2023-271-P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/03/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Advertising Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a valid driver's license which is required for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a high school diploma or a GED which is required for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have two years of work related experience for this position?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have any experience working in the field of facilities? (Open Ended Question)

Applicants Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Transcripts

Contact US:If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 724-925-4143 or via email [e-mail]

Westmoreland County Community College

145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697

Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.