LBVEC General Facilities Technician Job Laredo area,Texas USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The General Facilities Technician reports directly to the LBVEC Director and maintains and alters LBVEC buildings, animal exhibits, and landscaping. The General Facilities Technician takes the lead and assists LBVEC staff with maintaining LBVEC grounds and El Paso del Indio Trail.

As an employee of Laredo College, you are expected to adhere to the LC Employee Handbook, the LC Local and Legal policies ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) and the Vice President of Institutional Advancement’s (VPIA) expectations and protocols at all time.

In addition, a confidentiality agreement should be signed every year on NEOED.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Performs general maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, grounds, trails, exhibits, fencing, plumbing, lighting, irrigation systems, ponds, and equipment.

Conducts routine inspections of facilities and grounds to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and necessary repairs.

Maintains the cleanliness and appearance of indoor and outdoor areas, including classrooms, offices, restrooms, ponds, animal areas, trails, picnic areas, and public spaces.

Assists with landscaping duties including mowing, trimming, weed control, planting, tree maintenance, watering, and irrigation repairs.

Assists with construction, installation, and repair of exhibits, enclosures, signage, benches, shade structures, and other facility improvements.

Operates and maintains maintenance tools, vehicles, and equipment such as lawn mowers, weed eaters, power tools, utility vehicles, trailers, and pressure washers.

Assists with setup and breakdown for educational programs, field trips, community events, special exhibits, and outreach activities.

Maintains inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, equipment, and materials and reports need to the supervisor.

Assists staff with moving materials, equipment, furniture, animal supplies, and exhibit components as needed.

Ensure compliance with safety procedures, environmental regulations, and institutional policies while performing assigned duties.

Assists during emergency situations, severe weather events, facility closures, or disaster recovery efforts as directed.

May assist wildlife care staff with non-specialized support duties including transporting supplies, cleaning support areas, feeding and maintaining animal support equipment.

Interacts professionally and courteously with visitors, staff, volunteers, contractors, and community partners.

Performs other duties as assigned by LBVEC Director.

Required:

High School graduate or equivalent. Must have the ability to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions in English and Spanish.
One year of general Knowledge in one of the following trades HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, or Carpentry. Must be able to read plans, troubleshoot, and resolve problems. Must be able to communicate problems that arise quickly and efficiently.
Must have a valid Driver’s License and current car insurance to travel as required. In accordance with CJ (Local) while driving on College District business, employees are required to abide by all applicable laws, rules, regulations ordinances, policies, and procedures.

Preferred:

A professional disposition is required at all times as it relates to your area of expertise.
Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred.
Strong customer service and community relations skills.
Ability to use personal computer and various word processing and spreadsheet software programs which includes MS Office Suite, Zoom, TEAMS, One Drive, Google Drive and the internet to promote efficiency.
Must be able to multi-task, problem-solve and have the ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Must be able to adapt, work in a fast-paced environment and work well…