Summer Housing Temp - Maintenance/Grounds (Short Term)

Salary: $18.15 Hourly
Location : Main Campus, Coos Bay, OR
Job Type: Temp- Special Project
Job Number: 2025-00119
Department: Plant Services
Division: Administrative Services/CFO
Opening Date: 04/13/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NA


Primary Purpose


We are offering summer work opportunities to our SWOCC College students in Campus housing, high school students, and any other interested individuals who are looking to gain employment experience and build their resumes. This position is tasked with performing various maintenance and groudskeeping duties in the Student Housing complex during the summer break period as assigned by Director or Team Lead.
This is a temporary position from approximately 6/15/2026 through 9/30/2026. Hours may vary with an average of approximately 32 hours per week.
This position is limited to 520 hours in the fiscal year.
Opened until filled.

Description of Essential Functions

Maintenance and Grounds (100% of Time)

1. Replace various expendable items and supplies as needed, such as light bulbs, smoke alarm batteries, etc.
2. Prep, sand, paint, texture, interior and exterior walls, trim, railings, etc. Other similar maintenance duties may include caulking, changing light and outlet covers and replacing window screens.
3. Small repairs of cabinets, furniture, fixtures, and appliances as needed.
4. Perform necessary plumbing and mechanical repairs, as needed.
5. Operate various mowing and cutting machines to maintain housing grounds. May cut brush, trees, limbs, etc. and haul debris to disposal area. Power washing, trash removal and gutter cleaning are performed during these summer months.
6. Move or relocate furniture according to room and conference requirements for next occupants. This includes setting out or removing chairs, moving tables, setting up beds and adjusting bed heights, mattresses or other furniture as required.
7. Maintain department cleaning tools and other department equipment in proper working condition. This includes properly checking out and returning all equipment.
8. Perform loading and unloading of departmental delivery vehicles.
9. Follow safety procedures and keep work area in a clean and orderly manner.

Performs Other Duties and Special Projects as Required/Assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Work or volunteer experience in general maintenance, grounds or performing related duties to the essential functions listed.


Successful applicants for this position must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Exhibit a basic level of computer literacy, sufficient to use software such as online time reporting system.
• Models and ensures diversity and cultural competency (respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing, and welcoming cultural differences) in all position responsibilities regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, social class, sexual orientation, ability, nationality, age, language, origin, or employment status.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize all of the tools and equipment of the position in a safe and responsible manner.
• Knowledge of best practices and the ability to work with commercial chemical cleaning agents; e.g. bleaches, disinfectants, etc.
• The ability to perform all of the duties of the position effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Working knowledge and understanding of relevant safety laws, regulations, and procedures, including blood borne pathogen procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to utilize all of the tools and equipment of the position in a safe and responsible manner.

PREFERRED/DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
N/A


SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS OR LICENSES/LICENSE
None

Additional Job Information

JOB TITLE: Short TermHousing Housekeeping, Maintenance and Grounds LOCATION: Coos Bay Campus FTE: Temporary; 8:30am - 4pm shift; Monday - Thursday; Limited to 520 hours per fiscal year (July to June) ORGANIZATION: Southwestern Oregon Community College PAY LEVEL: G Step 1 ($18.15 per hour) EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-exempt PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Attached REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities CLASSIFICATION: Temporary - Short Term REVISION DATE : April 2026
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Southwestern Oregon Community College only accepts applications through this online application system. We want you to be successful in applying with us. We highly encourage you to complete and submit your application in advance of the deadline.

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Please note: We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them. Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum/special qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position. Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Please remove any personal information such as photographs, date of birth, gender, social security number, and other protected information from your documents. Documents containing protected information will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Positions are subject to budget consideration and approval. For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in administrative policies and procedures or collective bargaining agreements (as applicable). For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.

The college does not sponsor employees in the visa application process if they intend to use this as their means to work in the United States. This means that all required work visas must be in place and supported by appropriate evidence to be employed by Southwestern.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract nor is it intended to describe all responsibilities, skills, effort, or work conditions associated with the job someone in this position would perform. All employees of Southwestern Oregon Community College are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Southwestern Oregon Community College supervisory/management personnel regardless of job title or routine job duties.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Applicants are eligible to use Veteran's Preference when applying with Southwestern Oregon Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will only be given if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) - OR - Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating a non-service connected pension.
• Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  • You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at:

For information regarding Veteran's Preference qualifications, visit the following website:
NON-DISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of Southwestern Oregon Community College Board of Education that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, political affiliation, parental status, veteran status or disability in any educational programs, activities or employment. Persons having questions about equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact Vice President of Administrative Services in Tioga 511. Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io or TDD View phone number on click.appcast.io. All other issues, concerns, and complaints should also be directed to the Vice President of Administrative Services for referral to the appropriate Manager.
Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report

The "Jeanne Clery Disclosure for Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" (formerly the Campus Security Act) is a federal law that requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus security information, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area. As a current or prospective Southwestern student or employee, you have a right to obtain a copy of this information. You may review this information here: Annual Campus Crime/Annual Fire Safety (Clery Act) Report. You may also obtain a hard copy of this information upon request by contacting Administrative Services at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
No Benefits Available
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Choose your highest level of education or training:

• No High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Some College
• Career Technical Training
• Apprenticeship
• Associate's degree
• Bachelors Degree in Progress
• Bachelor's degree
• Masters Degree in Progress
• Master's degree or Higher
• Ph.D. in Progress
• Ph. D.
• Juris Doctor
• Medical Doctor
• Other Doctorate Level Degree

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Do you have work or volunteer experience in general maintenance, grounds or performing related duties to the essential functions listed?

• Yes
• No

Required Question