General Facilities Associate

STATUS: Full-Time, Monday through Friday; some weekends required Hourly Pay: $17 to $19 per hour BENEFITS: Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account College Paid Life, AD&D, LTD insurance Generous PTO 12 Paid Holidays TIAA Retirement with 8% college contribution after one year of employment Free EAP Counseling Services Free Chiropractic Care GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The General Facilities Associate is a versatile, hands-on member of the Facilities team who supports campus grounds, building maintenance, College events, and other operational needs. Assignments may shift between indoor and outdoor responsibilities based on the season and campus priorities. The position performs general maintenance, groundskeeping, event setup, snow removal, and related duties to help maintain a safe, functional, clean, and welcoming campus. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform general grounds maintenance in all seasons, including lawn and landscape care, maintaining pathways, entrances, and outdoor areas, and providing snow and ice removal to ensure safe access throughout campus. Perform general building maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance as assigned. Provide general support for College events and activities. Assist with the upkeep of Facilities equipment, vehicles, tools, and building systems. Follow all safety procedures and regulatory requirements, use required personal protective equipment, and report or safely correct unsafe conditions observed on College property. Maintain assigned work areas and Facilities resources in a clean, organized, and safe condition. Respond to changing priorities, complete assignments across Facilities functions as needed, and communicate concerns or additional needs to the supervisor. Perform other duties as assigned. EQUIPMENT USED: Equipment may include hand and power tools, grounds and snow-removal equipment, vehicles, ladders, shop equipment, material-handling equipment, and other tools required to complete assigned Facilities work. Employees may operate only equipment for which they are trained and authorized. SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Required safety equipment may include protective footwear, eye and hearing protection, gloves, hard hats, high-visibility apparel, fall protection, respiratory protection, and other specialized equipment appropriate to the assignment. QUALIFICATIONS : High school diploma or equivalent required. Dependable and able to support seasonal operations, College events, emergencies, and inclement weather. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently and collaboratively, and adjust to changing priorities. Ability to work occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime as operational needs require. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : Working knowledge of basic maintenance practices and the safe operation of common hand tools, power tools, grounds equipment, and snow-removal equipment. Basic skills in one or more areas of building maintenance, groundskeeping, landscaping, mechanical repair, or equipment maintenance. PHYSICAL AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and perform physical work for extended periods. Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow. Ability to work from ladders or at heights and in conditions involving noise, dust, moving equipment, and other hazards typical of Facilities operations, with appropriate training and protective equipment. MOTOR VEHICLE REQUIREMENT : Due to the driving and travel requirements of this position, the employee is subject to the College's Motor Vehicle Use Policy and must authorize a Motor Vehicle Report upon hire. The authorization remains in effect throughout employment unless revoked in writing. Motor Vehicle Report checks are conducted annually by the College. Northeast College of Health Sciences is committed to creating a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging with our college campus community. In support of our institutional values, we acknowledge each person's unique experience, perspective, and ability as contributions that both enrich our community and enhance the professions and people we serve. As such, the College is dedicated to providing equitable opportunities to all future and current employees, including those belonging to groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education. * Employment is subject to the favorable result of a background investigation and where applicable, confirmation of appropriate degrees and credentialing. Northeast College of Health Sciences is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against students or employees on the basis of age, race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or handicapping conditions (or any other protected status) in its educational programs, financial aid, activities, admissions and employment practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northeast College of Health Sciences