FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 3

MIRACOSTA COLLEGE

MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

(E) = Essential job function 9/1/09

FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN 3

CLASS TITLE: FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of Facilities Supervisor, oversee work of contract custodial service to ensure classrooms, rest rooms, offices and related facilities are maintained in a clean and orderly manner; perform a variety of semi-skilled to skilled general building maintenance work related to electrical, plumbing, locksmithing, carpentry and painting; serve as Media Services liaison for Community Learning Center.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1.  Train student workers. Assign and provide work direction and guidance to student workers and contract custodial service. Inspect work in progress and upon completion ensure compliance with instructions and quality standards. (E)

2.  Interface with contractors and vendors as required.

3.  Troubleshoot and repair water leaks, broken glass, gas leaks, and fire hazards.(E)

4.  Serve as a liaison to Media Services in requesting needed audio/visual equipment and reporting equipment in need of replacement. Repair audio/visual equipment including changing lights in projectors and reconnecting VCRs and TVs.

5.  Meet with administration, faculty and staff to plan, organize and coordinate set-up and tear down of facility for all special functions. Use campus online request system to coordinate setup and work requests. Plan, organize and coordinate the relocation of college property for off-site non-credit programs at the beginning of each semester. (E)

6.  Maintain and repair custodial equipment and perform semi-skilled maintenance duties to include repair of various classroom and office equipment. (E)

7.  Order supplies and parts as necessary.

8.  Set, re-set and monitor security alarms system and respond to emergency situations according to established procedures. Maintain security of district facilities by establishing and maintaining lock system; install, repair or replace locks, door closures, latches, hinges, and related hardware. (E)

9.  Restock and maintain women's personal hygiene vending machines; collect and turn in monies to lead custodian. (E)

10.  Install, inspect and repair roofing and related components.

11.  Make necessary repair to electrical problems including replacement of ballasts, outlets and plugs. Reset and adjust time clocks controlling automatic lighting, heating and air conditioning. Replace smoke detectors as needed. (E)

12.  Install, maintain, diagnose, repair and/or replace plumbing fixtures and flushing mechanisms, water faucets, valves, drinking fountains, fittings and gaskets; utilize appropriate tools to clean and clear clogged drains and obstructed sewer lines. (E)

13.  Perform general painting, sand and repair wall, stucco, wall covering, mix paints and apply wood finishes, stains and sealers.

14.  Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

District organization, operations, policies and objectives.

Proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work.

Audio/visual equipment and their functions.

Basic recordkeeping techniques.

Proper methods, material, tools, technology, and equipment used in the building maintenance trades.

Shop math applicable to the building trade.

Technical aspects of the building maintenance trades.

Master lock systems.

Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.

Basic math.

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

Learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them in a variety of procedural situations.

Understand and follow oral and written directions.

Perform a variety of semi-skilled general building and equipment maintanence work.

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Read blueprints and building plans.

Operate a variety of building trade equipment including power saws, hammers, generators, compressors, router, meters, electrical drains, sewer cleaners, carpentry hand tools and District vehicles.

Maintain tools and equipment assigned in clean working order.

Observe and report need for maintenance and repair.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Observe legal and defensive driving practices.

Organize, schedule and prioritize without direct supervision.

Work as a member of a team.

Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability issues.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and one year directly related work experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver license; District-approved DMV driving record.

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contract custodial service, vendors, substitute custodians and student workers.

CONTACTS:

Vendors, contractors, faculty, staff, students, and the public.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Moderate to heavy physical labor including frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects weighing up to 75 pounds; frequent to constant standing, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping while performing a variety of general maintenance work including minor equipment repair/replacement, cleaning, moving furniture or equipment, etc.; repetitive use of upper extremities on a regular basis; ability to operate electric cart to travel and/or to pick-up/deliver supplies to a variety of locations on campus; subject to occasional travel to various District locations to work.

EMOTIONAL EFFORT:

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals from diverse backgrounds; ability to personally interact and communicate appropriately with students, staff and/or faculty on a regular, on-going basis; ability to effectively work alone or as a crew member on a variety of assigned tasks while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Primarily works in indoor environment with limited exposure to inclement weather during travel to and from assigned work areas; work at above ground locations such as ceilings and roofs and in confined and/or awkwardly configured areas; work in poorly-lighted areas, and around high voltage and electrical panels; work while using or wearing personal protection equipment such as respirators, protective gloves, steel toed footwear, goggles, and rain suits; exposure to dust, and pollen, and/or hazardous materials such as solvents and other toxic chemicals; exposure to fumes from commercial cleaning products and noise from vacuums and other cleaning equipment; must work with and around dangerous equipment and machinery with moving parts; may be required to work at any District location during day and/or evening hours including weekends on an as-needed basis.

MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

(E) = Essential job function 9/1/09