Maintenance Repair Specialist 1

Western Nevada College is recruiting for a Maintenance Repair Specialist 1 2201 West College Parkway Carson City, NV 89703; Bristlecone Building, Room 154 Eligibility and Compliance Western Nevada College does not sponsor Visas. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States, without sponsorship, at the time of hire and as a condition of continued employment. Schedule The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm; this is subject to change based on organizational needs. This position is designated as Essential Personnel. In the event of a campus emergency, special event, closure to maintain campus safety or building operations, this position may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours. Essential Qualifications Four years (4) of progressively responsible experience under the supervision of journey level trades persons in two (2) or more of the major building or mechanical trades which included responsibility for performing a variety of repair and maintenance activities, laying out jobs and ordering materials; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above A valid Class “C” Nevada driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances. This position requires working with and around hazardous building materials, frequent lifting, climbing, and moving heavy objects; vibration and electrical hazards; and working in small spaces and on ladders. This position requires working in inclement weather. Preferred Qualifications Applicants with HVAC experience are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities Interpret blueprints, schematics and local building codes to perform maintenance and repair projects. Repair, construct, and maintain buildings, grounds and equipment; plan, layout and initiate cost estimates for projects; coordinate with outside vendors to bid parts and receive cost estimates. Perform maintenance and repair for plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC. Maintain and test all backflow devices, plumbing fixtures and water heaters, repair existing fixtures, toilets, urinals, sinks and drinking fountains, and open clogged drains. Follow the International Building Code (IBC) and Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) as well as state and local code requirements. Maintain the roofing of buildings, perform carpentry and electrical installations, and perform other duties as assigned. Department Contact Information Dan Smith, Maintenance Repair Specialist 2, Buildings and Grounds: View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io Jim Feser, Director of Facilities: View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io Compensation Grade 30 Minimum: Grade 30, Step 01. Annually $54,810.00. The classified employee pay scale is divided into 10 steps within each grade. Most employees start at a step 1 and are eligible for an annual step increase with satisfactory performance, until they reach the maximum, step 10. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, internal equity and budgets, and Nevada Administrative Code. Classified employees are eligible for any legislatively approved cost of living increases (COLA). Benefits Retirement – Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) Employees are required to participate in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire, a defined benefit plan. Members are eligible for retirement benefits after a 5-year vesting period. Employees contribute under either a post-tax plan, with the employee and college each contributing 19.25% of the employee’s salary (38.5% combined contribution); or under a pre-tax plan with the college contributing 36.75% of the employee’s salary on their behalf with employees paying for their half of the PERS contribution through a pre-tax salary reduction. Remarkable Retirement Our retirement plan is beyond compare. WNC generously matches retirement contributions for Nevada PERS members at the rate of 19.25% or 16.75% depending upon the employee’s elected retirement plan, Employer Paid or Employee/Employer Paid. Health insurance options including dental, vision and life insurance - Health Insurance Voluntary supplemental retirement plans, both pre-tax and Roth options available (403b, 457b plans) – Voluntary Retirement Savings Generous annual leave (15-days annually), sick leave (15-days annually), 12 paid holidays - Classified Benefits The WNC Fitness Center offers Faculty and Staff memberships Workers’ compensation is paid 100% by the employer. ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff - EAP Program Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System. Child Development Center Voluntary benefits including: accident, disability, legal services, and more – Voluntary Benefits Free parking and plenty of it! No State income tax! Education Benefits for Classified Employees and Family Members WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Classified employees can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Additional information can be found in the Classified Tuition Reimbursement Policy. In addition we offer a Classified Family Grant-in-Aid for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent). More information can be found in the Classified Family Grant-in-Aid Policy. Exempt No Full-Time Equivalent 100.0% Title IX Statement WNC is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protective hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion. WNC does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. The college's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions and/or questions as to how to file a complaint of unlawful discrimination may be referred to WNC's Civil Rights Specialist & Title IX Coordinator: Victor Navarro at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. About the College Western Nevada College is a comprehensive community college that serves more than 5,000 students each year within a five-county area, spanning more than 10,000 square miles. One of four community colleges in the Nevada System of Higher Education, it is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Documents detailing accreditation approval are available at the WNC library. For additional information, visit our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr