Building/Maintenance Assistant I

Employer

James Sprunt Community College

Job Location

Salary Grade

Benefits

Job Category

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Application Period

Opens:
Closes: 01/06/2025

Target Start Date

Expected Work Hours

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Position Description

HIRING SALARY RANGE
MINIMUM HIRING SALARY: $31,000.00 annually
MAXIMUM HIRING SALARY: Depends on qualifications

Performs operations and building maintenance of institutional facilities, buildings, grounds, vehicles, and equipment to provide a sanitary, safe, functional and attractive campus environment.  Position reports to Director of Physical Facilities.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive.  Incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities the ability to perform the essential functions.
 

  • Perform preventive maintenance and routine repairs to all institutional facilities, equipment, furniture, and fixtures.
  • Coordinate key distribution for college facilities through a key control system.
  • Move, set-up, and install furniture and equipment to meet special institutional needs.
  • Assist in monitoring institutional heating/air conditioning systems and units to insure proper working condition.
  • Perform regular routine inspection, servicing, and maintenance on all institutional vehicles.
  • Supports faculty and staff members by making needed repairs to offices, building and installing shelves, hanging pictures, moving furniture, etc.
  • Follows proper safety procedures.
  • Monitors, implements and coordinates provisions of the College’s emergency management plans.
  • Maintain key control system, inventory, cut, and receive keys/ key cards for the campus.
  • Inspects fire and smoke alarm systems regularly, making necessary minor adjustments and making recommendations for major adjustments to the supervisor.
  • Assist in various campus repair projects.
  • Assist in grounds maintenance and beautification.  
  • Assist in providing campus security by ensuring that facilities are properly locked and unlocked.
  • Pick up and deliver campus mail to and from post office.
  • In consultation with supervisor, identify a set of goals and objectives to be completed annually.
  • Attend required meetings, including participation in graduation.
  • Participate in scheduled staff development activities.
  • Assist with equipment and software maintenance.
  • Acquire computer/technology competencies as appropriate to position.
  • Maintain security of personal computer access.
  • Perform other professional or job-related duties as assigned.
  • Serve on college committees as directed by supervisor.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 
Practices, processes, and materials used in building, maintenance, and construction.
Ability and knowledge to operate power and hand tools in a safe manner.
Proper methods for lifting and moving heavy objects.
Safety practices common to building, maintenance, and construction.
Safety requirements for handling toxic or hazardous materials.
Work cooperatively with others.
Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of basic maintenance tools and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret schematics and blue prints.
Ability to operate custodial and maintenance equipment.
Must utilize safety equipment at all times.
Flexible and adapts to change.
Ability to communicate effectively through speech and writing.
Ability to identify, communicate and analyze problems.
Ability to take ownership and utilize constructive feedback.
Must be punctual, professional and conduct oneself in an ethical manner.
Ability to plan and prioritize tasks.
Ability to work respectfully within a team environment.
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skill and abilities.
 
REQUIREMENTS:
 
 Education/Skills 
 
Required:  High school diploma or GED pul 3-5 years directly realted work experience; or 1 year diploma plus 1 – 2 years directly related work experience. Forklift operator certification or the ability to obtain Forklift Operator Certification within 60 days; valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
            
 
Preferred: Bilingual; Career Readiness Certificate (CRC)
 
Experience
 
Required:  Some experience in various aspects of carpentry, installations, and other maintenance related fields. 
 
 
Preferred:  Some experience in building or maintenance repair. 
 
                                                                
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit.   The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and work in areas of confined space.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, and taste and smell.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, texture perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  Requires extensive local travel.
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position.  Other duties may be assigned by the President or appropriate supervisor personnel.  The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title as necessary.      

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

James Sprunt Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College prohibits discrimination against any person (including staff, faculty or student body) on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, or age.
If you need assistance or accommodations please contact 910-296-2400.

Contact Info

200 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603

(919) 807-7100