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Clark College is currently accepting applications for a full-time, permanent classified Maintenance Specialist 5 position to support the Facilities Services department. The work schedule for this position is Monday-Friday from 7:00 am -- 3:30 pm in-person.

At Clark, we value equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop preliminary cost estimates for installations, upgrades and repairs for Public Work Requests relating to capital projects.
• Assist in the development of the maintenance budget.
• Ensures that preventative maintenance on buildings and facilities is in place.
• Maintain records on work performed; write reports as required.
• Reviews work orders, trades work and performance, projects, and discusses progress and any problems with the Director of Facilities Services.
• Collaborate with project managers to coordinate engineering functions with construction and maintenance activities.
• Work with outside agencies regarding college business.
• Manage maintenance budget and purchases related to the maintenance department.
• Supervise maintenance employees; approve leave requests and timesheets.
• Select, train, and evaluate maintenance professionals.
• Develop plans, cost estimates, and material specifications.
• May assist and operate vehicles and equipment in snow removal process during winter months.
• Facilitate weekly maintenance meeting with maintenance trades and other management within Facilities team.
• Read and interpret plans, blueprints and sketches.
• Develop methods to repair and maintenance problems.
• Lead and instruct maintenance trades daily;
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) as required.
• Review, write and schedule work orders and maintenance requests for all crafts and balance manpower requirements with manpower availability.
• Track work orders to ensure the work is being performed and completed to work standards.
• Communicate professionally with campus customers and follow up on departmental inquiries and complaints related to maintenance area and effect remedial actions and timely project completions.
• Attend meetings and conferences to represent Facilities Services and the Director as needed.
• Enforce safety rules and regulations.

• Perform related duties as required.

   

POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:

Candidates will be evaluated based on application materials, including the supplemental questions and personal interview(s), and will be required to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

• Five (5) years of work experience in physical plant operations.
• Must possess a current valid driver's license.

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JOB READINESS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.

Ability to work from blueprints, plans, and sketches; estimate materials and time needed to complete jobs.

Ability to read, write, and speak English and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people including students, staff, faculty, peers, vendors, contractors, etc.

Ability to lift 50 pounds or more if needed.

Ability and willingness to understand and follow laws, regulations and other standards established to maintain a safe work environment.

Ability and willingness to work overtime and respond to after-hour emergencies as needed.

The initial appointment will include a 6-month probationary period and the employee will earn permanent status after successfully completing probation. 

This position is represented by Washington Publ