General Labor

Posting number: GJF-000090 10/12

Department: Lamar Community College

Job classification: General Labor I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Grounds & Landscaping, Higher Education, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance

Summary

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Physical Plant

The Lamar Community College campus is located on the southern edge of the City of Lamar on Highway 287. Its facilities are maintained on a spacious and visually inspiring 115-acre campus, bounded on the east by lush Willow Creek, a wooded area that is home to deer and a large variety of birds and other wildlife.

CCCS recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community which consists of 22.1% Hispanic; 6.2% Black/African American; 3.7% Asian/Pacific Islander: 0.9% American Indian/Alaskan Native; and 60.5% White. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse pool.

NOTE:
The work hours are Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m.

- 3:00 p.m. Shift work is necessary to meet the business needs ofthe college. Applicants must be flexible on work hours as work schedule is subject to change to include weekends or evenings for events.

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and it's colleges is the statewide pathway to individual achieve mentand economic vitality. We provide an accessible, responsive learning environment that facilitates the achievement of educational, professional and personal goals by our students and other members of our communities, and we foster an atmosphere that embraces academic excellence, diversity and innovation.

You will admire the friendly culture of our colleges and be inspired by our team environment and dedicated employees. Additionally, we offer:

• Generous annual and sick leave benefits; our employees stay because of the work/life balance they are able to obtain here.
• Attractive health, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings options; we will also help you build your retirement savings via our defined benefit or defined contribution plans.
• An opportunity to become a lifelong-learner and enjoy considerable savings for the college education of your dependents through our tuition reimbursement program

Examples of duties

Position Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide general labor support to Physical Plant departments by assisting with the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of campus grounds, buildings, and facilities.

Roads, Parking Lots, and Sidewalk Maintenance: Maintain campus roads, parking lots, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks by removing trash and debris, making minor repairs to cracks and potholes, assisting with snow and ice removal, and maintaining or installing campus fencing as needed. Operate small machinery and tools to complete assigned tasks.

Grounds Maintenance: Assist the Grounds Department with maintaining lawns, flower beds, and other landscaped areas. Operate small equipment, including push mowers, lawn tractors, and gas-powered string trimmers.

Equipment Maintenance: Perform basic preventative maintenance and cleaning on small tractors, lawn mowers, and similar equipment. Tasks may include changing oil, checking and adding hydraulic fluid, and cleaning equipment.

Custodial Support: Assist Custodial staff with duties as assigned, including event setup and cleanup, fleet vehicle cleaning, restroom cleaning, floor maintenance, classroom and office cleaning, glass and window cleaning, trash removal, and painting.

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

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General Labor I

Experience Only:

No specific education or experience is required. Candidates must demonstrate mechanical aptitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to perform physical work involving hauling, lifting, moving, digging, and repetitive general maintenance and repair tasks. Strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and the ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff in a diverse college environment are essential.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to operate company vehicles to transport supplies, attend meetings, etc. Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check which will include a motor vehicle report (MVR) as a condition of hire. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors…