Monterey Peninsula College

Substitute Pool - Maintenance Specialist

Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2014-00017
Closing: Continuous
Location: Monterey, CA
Division: Administrative Services

Description

Monterey Peninsula Community District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students as outlined in the District's Governing Board Goals, Educational Master Plan, Equal Employment Opportunity Plan, and Student Equity Plan. We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences - emphasizing collaboration, engaging students in and out of the classroom, and encouraging them to realize their goals and become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Monterey Peninsula College, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice requiring broad collaboration among faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners.

Monterey Peninsula College is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is an affiliate of the statewide Umoja Community of California Community Colleges. Monterey Peninsula College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities it serves. MPC serves approximately 18,789 students (for the 2023-24 year). MPC's comprehensive curriculum and student services are designed to meet the needs of a diverse student body and include transfer, career and technical education, basic skills, and continuing education offerings. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. An equity-minded individual is a person who already does or has demonstrated the desire to:

(1) Understand the importance of holding ourselves accountable as educators for closing
equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices;
(2) Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility;
(3) Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference;
(4) Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to make them more culturally
responsive; and
(5) Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related
initiatives.

Monterey Peninsula College seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. All departments strongly encourage collaboration across disciplines to create inclusive, integrated, and interdisciplinary learning experiences. College faculty are expected to be knowledgeable about, and willing to use, different learning and teaching methods appropriate to the students they serve.

Monterey Peninsula College is accepting applications to create a pool of qualified candidates for temporary, short-term maintenance assignments. These assignments are based on the operational needs of the Facilities and Maintenance Department and may vary in schedule and duration. If you are interested in being considered for temporary work when the need arises, please click the 'apply' button in the upper right-hand and follow the instructions.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, perform a variety of skilled maintenance, repair, alteration, and building construction tasks related to the college buildings and equipment within a broad framework of standard policies and procedures.

Example of Duties

• Perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment which may include: glazing, welding, flooring, masonry, locksmith skills, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, sheet metal, and painting.
  
• Program and operate various time clocks and lighting controllers.
  
• Operate and perform work using aerial boom lifts and vertical man lifts.
  
• Install and make emergency repairs to various kinds of fixtures and equipment.
  
• Perform routine carpentry in limited construction work; remodel and build on existing structures as required; design, manufacture and install counters, cabinets, shelves of wood , formica and/or sheet metal.
  
• Install floor and ceiling tiles, set forms and finished cement; install locks/dead bolts.
  
• Maintain heating and air conditioning equipment; operate, monitor and adjust energy management system as needed; make minor adjustments and repairs to hot water systems and console heaters; wipe/flush joints; clear drains/sewers of obstructions.
  
• Respond to emergencies quickly and calmly; assesses situation, make appropriate decision.
  
• Design, fabricate and install sheet metal air conditioning and heating duct work.
  
• Repair items such as: fences, athletic equipment, outdoor play equipment, and bicycle racks using hand and power tools, welding tanks, and arc welders.
  
• Apply paint, varnish, shellac, enamel, lacquer or other protective/decorative finishes various surfaces.
  
• Scrape, sand fill/prepare surfaces for painting; mix/match paints.
  
• Make repairs to motors, lighting circuits, conduit and duct systems and other types of electrical lighting, signal and power equipment.
  
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and specialized in-service training sessions including but not limited to requirements of OSHA and the EPA.
  
• Demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and appreciation for, the academic, ethnic, socio-economic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus.

Other Duties

• Perform other related maintenance duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications


Education and Experience

Any combination of experience and training which would indicate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed herein. For example, two years of work experience in one or more of the following trades: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, cabinet/furniture making, or heating and air conditioning.

Knowledge

Knowledge of: building codes; one or more trades such as sheet metal work, welding, carpentry, plumbing, electricity, steamfitting, painting, masonry, equipment operation and surveying, small appliance repair or building and cabinet making; safe maintenance practices; safe use and operation of a variety of hand and power tools and equipment used in repair and maintenance.

Abilities

Ability to: perform a variety of maintenance and repair activities; understand and follow both oral and written instructions; read and write at a level necessary to perform the duties of the position; perform the scope of work; operate and maintain equipment and tools safely; work from blueprints, drawings and sketches; work safely and effectively on ladders, scaffolds, riggings, and roofs of varying heights; use sound judgment, initiative and ingenuity; meet the physical requirements of the job; establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties; demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to and appreciation for, the academic, ethnic, socio-economic, disability and gender diversity of students and staff attending or working on a community college campus.

PHYSICAL EFFORT/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Heavy physical effort which may include frequent standing, walking, and handling of heavy items such as machines or equipment of up to 50 pounds; frequent activities require full body exertion; must be comfortable working at heights up to 50 feet on an aerial boom lift and 40 feet on an extension ladder. Indoor/outdoor work environment with some exposure to weather extremes.

Work Schedule / Supplemental Information

Salary
$27.34 - $35.01 per hour

Term of Assignment:
It will depend upon the assignment.

How to Apply

Visitwww.mpc.edu/employment and select 'classified and other positions.' Here you will find the announcement and the 'apply' button in the upper right-hand corner. You will be asked to log in or create a new user account.

Complete all required fields of the application AND:

Attach a .pdf of your cover letter, which describes your interest in and qualifications for the position. AND

Attach a .pdf of your resume
Only items listed above will be reviewed by the screening committee. Human Resources does not accept additional materials such as: letters of reference, test scores from other institutions, certificates of courses/programs completed, or letters of commendation from schools with your application. Such items, if included, will not be forwarded to the selection committee. If you are a finalist, HR will request any reference information that is required. Monterey Peninsula College reserves the right to close or continue the recruitment at any time.
For questions or concerns, please contact:
Recruitment@mpc.edu

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Offers of employment are contingent upon Governing Board approval. Employment with Monterey Peninsula College is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must sign the Oath of Affirmation of Allegiance, and submit fingerprints. The District is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from all persons. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, color, sex or gender, gender identity, age, religion, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, medical conditions, status as a Vietnam era veteran, ancestry, or political or organizational affiliation.



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