Buildings & Grounds Technician

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Buildings & Grounds Technician Role Title Trades Technician II Role Code 79032-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 02 Position Number 29600012 Agency Virginia Highlands Community College Division Virginia Highlands Community College (Div) Work Location Washington

• 191 Hiring Range Minimum starting salary is $30,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category H-Service/Maintenance Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule

Work schedule will be 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Required to work some holidays. Occasional overtime work hours required.

Sensitive Position No Job Description

Virginia Highlands Community College serves our community by providing quality and affordable education, training, and cultural activities through an array of flexible, diverse programs that enable community members to succeed today and in the future.

Buildings & Grounds Technician: Full time position with comprehensive Commonwealth of Virginia benefits (for benefit information please see Employee Benefits at https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits).

Work schedule will be 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday through Friday. Required to work some holidays. Occasional overtime work hours required. Minimum starting salary is $30,000.

Responsibilities:

• Performs various duties to include:

• Grounds maintenance

• Snow removal

• Vehicle maintenance and inspections

• Trash removal

• Building repairs

• Landscaping, building maintenance and building systems monitoring

• Assists in preparation and set-up for special events and classes

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students, faculty & staff and other

• stakeholders important to the college

• Performs other duties as assigned

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Qualifications:

Required:

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions

• Ability to lift and move furniture, supplies and equipment

• Valid Driver's license

• Ability to maintain a high level of ethics and confidentiality in performance of all job duties

• Knowledge and ability to adhere to safety codes and regulations and incorporate proper safety procedures and utilize safety equipment in all duties

• Knowledge of grounds and landscaping practices

• Ability to work without direct supervision

• Ability to operate all types of snow removal equipment and mowing equipment

• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, faculty & staff and other stakeholders important to the college.

Additional Considerations

Preferred:

• Experience in grounds keeping to include mowing, weeding, snow removal, trash removal.

• Experience with commercial cleaning

• High school graduate or GED

• Significant experience in grounds keeping, landscaping and commercial cleaning

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees No Required Travel

None

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_2984P Recruitment Type General Public

• G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 04/24/2024 Job Close Date 05/08/2024 Open Until Filled No Agency Website www.vhcc.edu Contact Name Ernest Nunley Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications will ONLY be accepted online through the Recruitment Management System. Complete the Virginia state application online through the VCCS Career Portal at

https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/72821 .

Applications will only be accepted online. Submit all attachments with online application.

For first consideration, all required application materials must be received by 5:00 pm EST on May 1, 2024. This position will remain open until filled.

Persons with disabilities requiring assistance should contact 276-739-2425. It is the applicant's sole responsibility to ensure that all required documentation is received. Incomplete on-line applications or other materials submitted via e-mail, postal mail, fax or in-person will not be considered.

Virginia Highlands Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, political affiliation, genetics, veteran status, or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position,

however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Documents verifying identity and eligibility to work in the United States must be presented upon hire.

VHCC participates in E-Verify.

Selected applicant will be subject to a background check.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate's offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth's Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/72821

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Other Document

• Certificate

• AHP Letter

• License