Maintenance Worker I

POSTING DATE: July 24, 2023

SALARY: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3, 04 (range: $38,215 - $53,976).  

ANTICIPATED START DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

This position will be based initially at Wallace in Dothan, Alabama.

More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.    

1. Receives daily work assignments from the Director, Maintenance through an automated work order system.
2. Performs a wide range of multi-trade, skilled, preventative maintenance and repair tasks to buildings, facilities, and equipment.
3. Assists higher-graded technicians in repair and maintenance tasks, such as painting, carpentry, roofing, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work.
4. Performs skilled tasks independently, such as minor electrical and plumbing repairs, small-area painting, furniture assembly, and door repairs.
5. Performs preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment and buildings.
6. Performs routine plumbing maintenance on facilities throughout the campus.
7. Paints interior and exterior surfaces.
8. Develops material lists for projects.
9. Performs housekeeping and custodial duties as assigned.

1. Maintains parking lots, sidewalks, and other paved areas by using brooms, vacuums, leaf blowers, and pressure washers.
2. Picks up debris including rubbish, pine cones, sticks, branches, etc. from grounds and paved areas surrounding buildings.
3. Maintains grounds through fertilizing, seeding, tilling, grading, mowing, irrigating, and landscaping.
4. Operates commercial manual and self-propelled lawn mowers, edgers, and weed trimmers.

1. Performs routine maintenance on tools and equipment including oiling, replacing belts, and changing spark plugs.
2. Moves office and classroom furniture.
3. Responsible for the moving and setup of furniture and equipment for all events that are College functions held on and off campus.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Reports to work on time, at appropriate workstation or department during all departmental/position scheduled work days and during all departmental/position scheduled work hours.
2. Understands that failure to report for work and/or reporting late without prior approval are unacceptable practices and will result in disciplinary action.
3. Performs a productive full day's work.
4. Ensures that service to students and the general public is a top priority.
5. Demonstrates a considerate, friendly, respectful, and constructive attitude toward fellow employees and students.
6. Adheres to all College and System policies and procedures.

1. High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
2. Three years experience in general building maintenance and construction is required. 
3. One year experience in maintenance/industrial equipment operation is required. 
4. Possession of a current and valid driver's license is required.
5. Ability to perform strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, crouching or crawling in confined areas, and ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly and unassisted is required.
6. Ability to work non-standard and extended hours is required.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position.  A complete application packet must be received no later than  2:00 pm, Wednesday, August 9, 2023.  Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.  A complete application packet consists of: 

1. Completed Wallace Community College employment application
2. Current resume
3. Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the required qualifications.
4. Employment verification letter(s) verifying  a minimum of three years experience in general building maintenance and construction and also verifying a minimum of one year experience in maintenance/industrial equipment operation.  Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature.  If an employment verification cannot be obtained, i.e. business is no longer in operation, an applicant may submit copies of appointment letters or contracts or pay stubs or W-2 forms to verify the minimum required 3 years of experience.
5. Appropriate transcript identifying the applicant, institution, date degree conferred, and verifying the applicant has received the minimum High School diploma or GED.  (Copy of High School diploma WILL NOT be acceptable).  NOTE: If employed, official transcripts will be required at that time. 
    

• ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SCANNED. It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process.  If you need assistance scanning documents, please contact:

• WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED OR E-MAILED application materials.
• When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement. 
• All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Wallace Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

 If you have a disability and require accommodations, please notify us at (334) 556-2519.

 Wallace Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. 

Wallace Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Salary : $38,215 - $53,976