Job Details

Description
Job Description:
Performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and construction duties of a routine nature, with conditions subject to change. Most work responsibilities are covered by established procedures within well-defined areas under limited supervision. A moderate amount of judgment /decision-making is required in the analysis of data or a situation.
Examples of Duties
Essential Functions/Duties:
* Responds to variety of work order service calls, troubleshooting maintenance problems.
* Replaces campus light bulbs, light fixture tubes and ballasts.
* Reports all unsafe conditions to the maintenance operations center for corrective action.
* Completes maintenance assignments specified in college work order requests.
* Repair minor plumbing problems.
* Assist skilled trade and maintenance personnel with project renovation, construction, painting, or remodeling.
* Maintain tool shed part inventory, distributes tools, and requested supplies to maintenance personnel, recommending the purchase of supplies and components to replenish inventory.
* Responds to requests to set-up of equipment and furniture for college events or scheduled functions.
* Responds to requests from security for crowd control.
* Possess a valid driver's license or ability to obtain Florida Driver's License within 1 month of employment.
* Performs other appropriate duties assigned by the Facilities Plant Manager and/or other divisional staff members.
Typical Qualifications
Required Skills:
* Good organizational skills, with special attention to detail.
* Ability to work under indirect supervision following established practices and clear-cut policies in the performance of most duties.
* Makes decisions when general instructions, established methods, and clearly defined precedents indicate action to be taken, but refers unusual problems to the supervisor.
* The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people.
Working Conditions/Additional Information
* Sometimes it requires coming in on evenings, weekends, holidays, and days when the college is scheduled to close.
* Exposure on a frequent basis to several disagreeable elements or factors such as oil, dirt, heat, dampness, fumes, chemical dust, and noise.
* Ability to climb at least the height of a 40' ladder with/without accommodation.
Salary and Benefits Information
* This position is level C13.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; paid holidays and sick leave; vacation (excluding faculty positions); retirement benefits for eligible employees; and college fee waivers.
Required Education:
* Graduation from a standard high school (or equivalent) is required.
Required Experience:
* One year of related experience in a multi-function maintenance organization.
Supplemental Information
Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:
* a resume.
* an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).
Important Information
* If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
* Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
* To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
* Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
* Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
* Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
* Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator
999 Avenue H, NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
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