Maintenance Technician 50%/Maintenance Specialist, Grounds - Facilities Operations, Planning and Transportation - Central Services/ Columbia College

Maintenance Technician 50%/Maintenance Specialist, Grounds - Facilities Operations, Planning and Transportation - Central Services/ Columbia College

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Job Title - Maintenance Technician 50%/Maintenance Specialist, Grounds - Facilities Operations, Planning and Transportation - Central Services/ Columbia College

Site: - Columbia College

Salary Range / Other - Maintenance Technician 50%:$2,348 to $3,003 per month Range 29 (2025-2026 Classified Salary Schedule)Maintenance Specialist, Grounds 50%:$2,348 through $3,003 Range 29 (2025-2026 Classified Salary Schedule)Appointments are hired at the first step of the range. The second step is paid after the first year of satisfactory service with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum sixth step.Work Locations: Columbia College; Sonora, CA40 hours per week, 12 months per year5 days per week, 8 hours per dayMonday through Friday (5:30am 2:00pm)(Evening and weekend hours may be required)

Benefits - The District currently pays for a health options for the employee and dependents. Employees may elect to pay a premium for a higher health option. Vision care and dental insurance premiums for the employee and dependents is District paid. Income protection and life insurance premiums for the employee are also District paid. The estimated cost of District provided benefits (health, dental, vision, and life) is $24,408 annually.

Position Summary Information

Job Description - MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST GROUNDSDEFINITIONUnder direction, performs a wide range of skilled grounds maintenance duties, such as mowing, sweeping, trenching, planting, weeding, irrigating, and pruning; performs difficult and specialized duties such as maintaining undeveloped and rugged terrain, planning and preparing fire breaks, and removing snow; installs and maintains irrigation systems, including drip and other nontraditional systems necessary for uneven terrain; applies herbicides and pesticides; operates a variety of specialized grounds maintenance equipment, including snow removal equipment; may coordinate and perform light construction projects related to the development of an outdoor area for public use; prepare athletic fields, multi-purpose sports complex, grounds and parking lots for scheduled events and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHINGCHARACTERISTICSThis is the full working level class of the Grounds Maintenance Series within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Incumbents in this class perform specialized grounds maintenance duties in support of college programs, athletics fields, and childcare facilities. Duties may include standard activities such as mowing and edging large lawn areas and athletic fields, weeding planted areas, pruning trees and shrubs, maintaining sprinkler systems, and spraying herbicides and pesticides. Incumbents also perform the most difficult grounds maintenance duties, prepare multi-purpose sports complex, grounds and parking lots for scheduled events Specialized duties may include the maintenance of athletic fields, childcare facilities, undeveloped and rugged terrain, the planning and preparation of fire breaks, the removal of snow, and the installation of drip and other non-traditional irrigation systems. Incumbents may also coordinate and perform light construction projects related to the development of an outdoor area for public use.

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANDEFINITIONUnder general supervision, performs a wide range of semi-skilled trades duties involving the maintenance, repair and construction of school facilities, offices and large buildings; performs basic and broad support for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, locksmith, welding,HVACand other services; operates a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner; and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHINGCHARACTERISTICSThis is the second working level class in the Maintenance Support Series within the Yosemite Community College District (YCCD). Incumbents in this class perform semi-skilled duties in support of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, locksmith, welding,HVACand other services. Incumbents function as generalists, performing semi-skilled duties that emphasize preventive maintenance and require a basic and general knowledge multiple trade areas, but do not require advanced-level skills in any single area.

SUPERVISIONRECEIVEDANDEXERCISEDIncumbents in this class work under the general supervision of a manager, working alone on routine or regular work assignments and checking with the supervisor on non-routine assignments or when in doubt as to the correct procedures to follow.Incumbents do not directly or indirectly lead or supervise other full-time employees.

Minimum Qualifications - MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST GROUNDSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Education/Experience, Knowledge and Ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.Knowledge of:Methods, techniques, supplies, materials and equipment utilized in facilities and grounds maintenance, landscaping, and beautification, including those pertaining to athletic fields, childcare facilities, fire protection, snow removal, and the maintenance of undeveloped areas.Tools, equipment, procedures, practices and techniques required to repair and maintain a variety of grounds equipment.Sprinkling and irrigation systems, landscaping, common trees and shrubs, as well as symptoms of plant diseases and pest infestation. Common fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides.Athletic field dimensions.Safe working methods and procedures.Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.Ability to:Drive a service vehicle to and from work sites.Operate a variety of manual and motorized tools.Accurately estimate time and materials costs.Perform complex and technical grounds maintenance tasks, including those pertaining to athletics field maintenance, rough terrain, fire protection, snow removal and maintaining undeveloped areas.Maintain and prepare needed records and reports.Skillfully and effectively operate a variety of grounds maintenance equipment and tools.Plan preventive maintenance programs and activities.Perform moderately heavy manual activities.Interpret blueprints, landscape plans, drawings, schematics and other technical publications.Troubleshoot and diagnose repair needs of all power equipment.Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of workMAINTENANCE TECHNICIANTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Education/Experience, Knowledge and Ability requirements are representative of essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.Knowledge of:Methods, materials, equipment, techniques and applications of semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, locksmith, welding,HVACand other services.Operational characteristics of various hand and power tools.Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.Ability to:Perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair work within the area of assignment.Repair and maintain pumps, motors and related mechanical equipment.Apply appropriate chemicals according to established safety standards and procedures.Safely and effectively operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and equipment.Maintain simple records and prepare reports.Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience - MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST GROUNDSEducation and Experience:Pattern IExperience: One year equivalent to a Grounds Maintenance Technician inYCCD.ORPattern IIEducation:Possessionof a High School diploma orGED.Experience:Threeyears performing grounds maintenance duties that required the operation of large grounds equipment, tree trimming and repair, and the repair/maintenance of irrigations systems. Some experience maintaining large areas of undeveloped terrain is preferred.MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANEducation and Experience:Education:Possession of a High School diploma orGED.Experience:Two years performing basic maintenance duties in support of one or more skilled trade area such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, locksmith, welding, and/orHVAC.

Example of Duties - MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST GROUNDSEssential Duties:Plans, a variety of grounds keeping and maintenance duties involving a wide range of campus facilities; performs complex grounds maintenance duties including those related to the maintenance of athletic fields, childcare facilities, large areas of undeveloped and rugged terrain.Assist Athletics with heavy set-ups for overtime events.Prepare, maintain, and paint athletic fields. Monitor the condition of athletic fields to ensure quality.Program and control athletic field line marking equipment.Smoothes and levels athletic fields.Assists with light construction projects related to the development of an outdoor area for public use; clears brush and trees; levels and paves area.Installs/repairs landscape pipes and control valves, fittings and a variety of landscape devices.Evaluates fire risks in undeveloped areas; plans and prepares fire breaks to minimize fire spread; digs trenches and clears vegetation.Operates snow removal equipment; monitors snow loads and implements mitigation efforts to minimize damage to plants and outdoor landscaping; considers snow tolerance when choosing and planting new vegetation.Installs and maintains sprinkler and other irrigation systems, including drip and other nontraditional irrigation systems due to uneven terrain; maintains landscape backflow valves and other safety equipment.Mows large fields; edges and trims grass areas as needed; applies fertilizers and herbicides; refurbishes damaged areas.Sweeps or blows off large areas of asphalt and concrete; picks up trash and litter.Weeds