Facilities Assistant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Receives and delivers District and U.S. mail, equipment and supplies as directed.

Provides assistance to facilities maintenance and custodial personnel as required.

Prepares District classrooms and facilities for special events or activities; moves furniture and sets up tables, chairs, and equipment as necessary.

Loads and unloads warehouse truck and delivers goods to appropriate departments on campus.

Performs minor repairs to buildings and equipment; disposes of obsolete or surplus equipment as directed; assembles and installs furniture and equipment as needed.

Performs routine maintenance duties as assigned; picks up paper and debris.

Secures facility at completion of assigned schedule; turns lights on and off; unlocks and locks doors and windows; reports sanitary and safety hazards; notifies proper authorities of suspicious persons or situations; returns items to lost and found.

Maintains routine records and forms such as service and supply requests, and time sheets as required.

Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.

Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Performs related duties as assigned.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

This position is responsible for performing routine maintenance and administrative duties in the care and maintenance of District facilities, services, buildings and grounds.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

The Facilities Assistant completes assigned tasks under direction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of basic methods, tools, materials and equipment used in routine maintenance repair work

Knowledge of requirements of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean and orderly condition

Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies

Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures

Ability to perform routine maintenance and repair work

Ability to operate a variety of equipment, machines, and vehicles including forklift, electric cart, truck, drill and various hand tools, etc.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities listed.

Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.