Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Position Number: 2015907P

Location:

Fullerton College

Department: FC Physical Plant/Facilities

Percentage of Employment: 100%

Months of Employment: 12 Months Per Year

Work Schedule:

Monday
- Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)

• Operates a variety of light to heavy equipment including tractors with various attachments, forklifts, mowers, edges, lawn vacuums, leaf rakes and other grounds-keeping equipment in the performance of grounds keeping duties; cuts lawns, removes debris, applies fertilizers and pesticides as directed.
• Operates trucks, garden trailers and front-end loaders in performing pick up and delivery work, and in hauling debris.
• Operates street sweepers in maintaining paved areas on a campus.
• Adjusts, lubricates and performs minor servicing work on light equipment.
• Assists in the maintenance of athletic fields and lawn renovation.
• Performs a variety of manual labor tasks as required.
• Assists in ordering and delivering of supplies and equipment as necessary; maintains inventories and related records.
• Maintains routine records related to work performed and equipment and vehicle servicing.
• 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.

This position is responsible for operating a variety of light and heavy equipment for the maintenance of grounds and facilities.

The Equipment Operator completes assigned tasks as directed.

• Knowledge of operating requirements of a variety of light equipment.
• Knowledge of basic automotive servicing practices.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and tools used in grounds maintenance work.
• Ability to operate pick‑up trucks, sweepers, gang mowers, forklifts and other equipment as required.
• Ability to effectively and safely utilize a variety of hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

This position requires a valid driver’s license. Incumbent may be required to travel off site for business reasons. All employees driving personal, leased, or district-owned vehicles for District related activities must certify possession of a valid Driver’s License. Employees must certify that personal vehicles are covered by automobile insurance as required by California law. (Administrative Procedure 7400, Section 4.0) If selected as a finalist and/or given an offer of employment for this position, you will be required to provide your valid Driver’s License information.

Human Resources will contact the finalist to obtain this required documentation at that phase of the recruitment.

If selected as a finalist, a current three (3) year DMV Driving Record will be accessed and evaluated by the District.

• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Hearing Conservation
• Industrial Truck/Forklift Certification
• Utility Cart Certification

• High school diploma or GED.
• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to one (1) year operating and maintaining various light and heavy equipment used in the maintenance of grounds and facilities.
• 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.