Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker This position is responsible for performing work involving the skills of two or more maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, and/or the various structures of the College in repair.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Perform various maintenance projects which may include electrical, heating, HVAC, carpentry, painting, masonry, floor repair, and roof repair. Maintain door and window hardware. Initiate the ordering of parts. Responsible for preventive maintenance of all facilities equipment. Complete work orders, and return them to the appropriate location in the Facilities Department. Perform interior maintenance work when priorities warrant or when grounds maintenance must be canceled due to adverse weather conditions.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for snow/ice removal. Set up and break down (apparatus remove) necessary equipment for special events. Maintain a neat and orderly work environment. Maintain up-to-date professional credentials, best practices and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc. 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

Basic knowledge of general carpentry, masonry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC. Basic knowledge of flat roof systems. 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. Respond to unpredictability. Ability to resolve defined problems/processes; and assist with higher level problem solving.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE

Three years of general maintenance and/or construction experience required. Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.

LICENSE

Valid driver’s license.

CLEARANCES

PA Child History clearance PA Criminal Record Check clearance FBI Federal Criminal History Record clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

One-year post-secondary education preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to stand & walk Ability to carry, push, pull, sit, crawl & stoop Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend and balance Ability to use both hands & both legs Ability to use legs/arms to climb Repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands Reaching at high or low level Ability to pull hand over hand Ability to climb stairs Ability to operate truck/motor vehicle Ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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. Use of depth perception and color vision

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS / HAZARDS

Work inside or outside Work in heat between 90°–100° and work in cold below 55° Work in excessive or frequent temperature changes Work with machinery with moving parts Exposure to constant noise above 85dB Exposure to vibration Exposure to irritant or toxic fumes Exposure to dust (more than nuisance) Exposure to grease, oils, gases and chemicals Work with ladders/scaffolding Work at excessive heights or in confined spaces Work alone

SALARY

Salary: $14.85/hour

EEO STATEMENT

Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college. #J-18808-Ljbffr Westmoreland County Community College