General Maintenance

Under the general direction of the Director of Facilities and Operations the position will provide general maintenance support to campus buildings and facilities.


Dodge City Community College is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, ancestry or national origin.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• To understand and commit to the Mission of the College ~ Dodge City Community College provides a student-centered learning environment where students can achieve their educational, personal, and career goals.
• Ability to perform a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and painting tasks; repairs and treats structures such as floors, showers, sinks, walls, roofs, and carpets; performs minor troubleshooting, repairs, reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate party for action; moves and assists in moving of furniture and equipment; exercises discretion in identifying projects requiring the services of a higher skilled crafts person; and maintains clean, safe, and orderly work areas.
• Perform general repairs to campus buildings
• Assist with removal of snow and ice on sidewalks, drives, and parking lots
• Assist with construction projects as needed
• Perform sheet rock repairs and wall painting as assigned
• Assist with the relocation of college records and property
• Perform or assist in repairs and maintenance of all campus equipment when assigned
• Assist in promoting the safety, health and comforts of students and employees
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Facilities Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
• Responsible for conformance with the policies as established by the College's Board of Trustees and the procedures that apply to the position

The above job description supersedes all previous descriptions. This description is intended to be a tool to describe the primary purpose of the job and the Essential Functions and Responsibilities. The job description may not be inclusive of all duties and job responsibilities. Administration has the right to add to or change the job responsibilities to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Prior carpenter/maintenance experience.
• Valid Kansas driver's license.
• Operate utility vehicles, tractors, tractors, and fork lift.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior maintenance experience in a commercial setting.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• None

Physical Requirements : With or without assistance

• Ability to lift and carry 25-45 lb. loads over 50 yd. multiple times in a 4 hr. period.
• Ability to work on feet (standing, walking, constant movement) for 4 hr. period.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, climb, crawl, and lift objects for a 4 hr. period.
• Ability to lift 45 lb. objects over head up to 7 ft. high.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate heavy equipment and machinery.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions for 4 hr, periods.
• Ability to communicate clearly with other employees.

Building Assignment

• Maintenance