Colby Community College is accepting applications for a full-time Maintenance Technician.  Under supervision of the Director of Buildings and Grounds, the maintenance technician performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled buildings and grounds maintenance activities to preserve the proper appearance of college facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The maintenance technician performs skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance activities to include, but not limited to, sprinkler repair and adjustment, operation of mowers, edgers, and trimmers, application of herbicides and pesticides, grooming flower beds, identifying and repairing water line leaks, setting forms and pouring cement, and erection and/or removal of snow.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of lawn care equipment, power tools, and small engines.
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions with the capacity to read and interpret labels, follow oral and written communication, and work independently.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff and external constituencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required
• Minimum of one year experience in buildings and grounds maintenance is preferred. 
• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license. 
• Must have the ability to follow work schedules (Winter Hours:  8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Summer Hours:  7:00 a.m.-4:00 pm). 
• Possession of telephone and reliable transportation is highly desirable.

SALARY

$12.50-$13.50 per hour, depending on experience.

Flexible benefits program that includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, life insurance, reimbursement accounts, sick and vacation leave allowances, along with 21 days of holiday pay. Participation in the state retirement program is required.
 

APPLICATION

The priority deadline is August 21, 2020. Interviews begin immediately, open until filled.  To be considered, send an application letter, resume, and all postsecondary transcripts to:

Colby Community College
Attn: Human Resources
1255 S. Range
Colby, KS 67701

Application materials may be emailed to hr@colbycc.edu.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Most work is performed outdoors in hot, cold, or inclement weather. Additional duties entail working in environmentally controlled buildings.  Exposure to fumes, noxious odors, dust, mists, gases, and hazardous chemicals exist.

CCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversifying its workforce and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.