Facilities Support II

The Facilities Support Worker II is responsible for performing a full range of skilled work in prepping, preparing, painting, refinishing, and maintaining interior and exterior surfaces. The incumbent will also assist with office moves, furniture moves and event set ups. The incumbent will respond to requests involving hanging pictures, assembling and disassembling office furniture, recycling and installing and repairing paper towel and soap dispensers. In addition, the Facilities Support Worker II will be on-call for emergency clean up and snow removal.

Prepares surfaces to be painted by performing drywall repair, skim coating, mudding, washing, taping, patching, scraping, and sanding. Paints interior and exterior campus spaces in accordance with the college’s paint palette such as classrooms, offices, lobby areas, and buildings by using a full range of application methods including brush, roll, spray; mixes and matches paints and finishes. Cleans and maintain brushes, rollers, and equipment; safely stores materials in designated area and dispose of material according to federal, state, and local regulations. Maintains paint inventory and records.

Purchases materials and paint with Supervisor’s approval. Meets with customers to discuss paint color options in accordance with the college’s established paint palette.

Performs daily walk through of building to ensure cleanliness and appearance of facilities by monitoring classrooms, offices, lobbies, restrooms, stairwells and secured administrative areas. Reacts accordingly to fix any sub- standards. Reports all issues to Facilities Support Lead. Enters, fulfills, and submits completed work orders accurately and in a timely manner.

Completes Monthly Safety Skills training in a timely manner and incorporates into daily practices. May assemble office furniture to manufacturer specifications, including but not limited to workstations, tables, desks, bookcases, shelves, filing cabinets, and chairs. Disassembles office furniture as needed. Hangs coat racks, banners, shelves, mirrors, clocks, bulletin boards, blackboards, chair rail, and pictures according to customers’ requests and ADA specifications. May conduct regular and routine building upkeep duties to include, but not limited to changing clock and dispenser batteries, resetting clocks, installing and repairing paper towel and soap dispensers.

Moves office and conference room furniture, such as desks, chairs, cabinets, bookcases, etc. within rooms, between buildings, regional learning centers and campuses. Replaces, remove or reorganize classroom and lobby furnishings on campus and at off-campus sites. May operate fork-lift to move and relocate heavy furnishings or equipment. Assists in moving items such as stage equipment, tables and chairs in support of event set-ups for campus meetings, classroom activities, public events, or conferences.

Schedules and participates in the collecting, handling, and delivery of recyclable material from campus locations. Inspects collection barrels, carts, dumpsters, and other department receptacles. Collects, removes, compacts and disposes of trash and refuse. Operates the cardboard compactor and delivers cardboard, paper, scrap metal or any recyclables to local collection site. Requisitions, stores, and issues containers for recycling operation.

Maintains records and prepares monthly status reports about volume and type of recycling activity. Organizes, promotes, and documents all recycling practices on campus. Educates college employees and student groups on recycling best practices. Responds to questions and suggestions regarding the recycling program. Recommends modifications or improvements to collection processes.

Performs minor cleaning tasks, if necessary. Sweeps, dusts, mops floors, and empties trash. Operates carpet cleaner and spot-cleans carpet. Dusts and polishes furniture, woodwork, and other fixtures. Uses various cleaning agents. Performs external leaf removal within 25ft of assigned building entrances. Locates and removes any inappropriate markings, stickers, decals, advertisement, or graffiti. Responds and performs emergency floor cleanup. Performs safe clean-up, removal, and disposal of blood-borne pathogens and other infections or hazardous materials. Responds and performs emergency flood cleanup. Participates in snow removal, as assigned. Utilizes shovels, snow blowers, tractors, salt spreaders, and trucks for snow removal. Cleans walkways, stairs, parking lots, and roadways of snow and ice. Applies salt, calcium, and sand to various areas to melt ice and provide safe conditions. Assists with flood cleanup.

Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.

Attends all required department meetings and training.

Regular, predictable and punctual attendance is required; works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime, as required to meet workload demand.

Normal office working conditions; subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Knowledge of: standard practices in facilities support; use of tools necessary to perform assigned tasks; common safety methods including use of personal protective equipment.

Skilled in: Verbal and written communications; Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to: work independently; develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, supervisors, job contacts, and general public; analyze processes and make recommendations for improvement; maintain accurate and complete work records.

High School Diploma or GED; one (1) year experience performing facilities support services and three (3) years of demonstrated painting experience.

State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s).

Must be insurable to operate a vehicle as a condition of initial and continued employment. Possession of or ability to obtain required Forklift Operator’s Certificate within 45 days of employment.