Buildings & Grounds Technician

Title: Buildings & Grounds Technician

Agency: Patrick & Henry Community College

Location: Martinsville - 690

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: Position available with a starting wage of $13 per hour, negotiable based on experience and certifications. This is a part-time role averaging 29 hours per week

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Patrick & Henry Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution committed to student success, lifelong learning, and enrichment of the quality of life in the region it serves. Serving Martinsville, Henry County, Patrick County, and the southern portion of Franklin County, P&HCC is a comprehensive open-door institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Patrick & Henry offers 29 associate degree programs, 12 certificate programs and 38 career studies certificate programs. The college also delivers a variety of nontraditional programs such as customized workforce development training, industry-recognized certifications, developmental and transitional programs, and courses for personal enrichment.

Organizational Objectives:

P&HCC staff members work with a student population that reflects the diversity of the of Virginia, with more than 40 percent of current students coming from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. Knowledge and understanding of specific needs of underserved populations and a commitment to helping these individuals attain educational success are critical responsibilities of our institution.

Purpose of Position:

• Performs minor repairs to buildings, grounds and equipment.

• Routine maintenance of equipment, facilities, and grounds.

• Performs moves, set-ups and breakdowns for events as necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform general building maintenance and construction including carpentry, painting, electrical/plumbing repairs, and parts replacements.

• Move/arrange furniture in office/classroom; set up/take down tables and chairs for special events/conferences as needed or requested.

• Work with necessary tools and equipment, including motorized vehicles and farm type equipment, in performance of daily maintenance and operation of the college campus buildings and grounds.

• Perform general and preventive maintenance on college equipment, including weed eaters, chain saws, sidewalk edger's, push mowers, riding mowers, tractors, and snow equipment.

• Maintain all college cars and trucks in good running condition.

• In appropriate season, maintain lawns by fertilizing, spraying, mowing, weed eating and raking as needed.

• Weed flower and shrubbery beds; prune trees, shrubs and hedges; edge sidewalks and parking lots; repair and replace fencing; and perform snow and ice removal as needed.

• Drive college vehicles to area vendors for supplies and materials.

• Perform college-wide trash removal.

• Log-in shipments received and deliver to appropriate areas.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Basic knowledge of building systems (electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc.)

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

• Basic knowledge in use of power tools, and equipment

• Education, training and/or work experience that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

None