General Labor I

Pay Rate:

18.78 USD

Position Summary:

This job posting will accept applications from 7/1/2024 through 7/16/2024. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 am on 7/8/2024 to be considered.

The starting pay for the position is $18.78 per hour effective 7/1/2024.

Physical Plant Services (PPS) supports the educational and public service programs of Fort Lewis College through the delivery of effective operational support, maintenance services and the management of the College's facilities construction program. Services are provided by the Service Center, Custodial Services, Electrical Systems, Electronic Equipment Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance, Mechanical Systems Maintenance, Structural Maintenance and Planning, Design & Construction work units

This position will provide general labor services for Physical Plant Services with special emphasis on materials handling, minor vehicle and equipment service, grounds duties, custodial duties, snow removal and assisting other work units within the department.

This position is an essential services position and is subject to call out in response to emergencies. An essential services designated position is subject to report for work when deemed necessary for the health and safety of the campus. This includes but not limited to early morning and/or late snow removal.

Job Description:

Job Duties

Material Handling 50%

• Set up & break down equipment for special events and athletic events including transport, layout, set up and take down tables, chairs, risers, platforms, curtains, tents, canopies, floor protectors, etc.

• Assist with trash and recycling for the campus. Pick up and empty trash containers on campus and deliver refuse to central containers utilizing truck or service cart.

• Move office furniture and campus equipment as requested utilizing hand trucks, dollies and other moving devices.

• Assembling/ disassembling office furniture as required for transport or final set-up

Vehicle and Equipment Service 25%

• Clean and inspect fleet vehicles. Utilizing rags, vacuum cleaners and cleaning solutions, clean all interior surfaces of vehicle. Clean exterior with hose and pressure washer as necessary.

• Inspect vehicles for damage and road worthiness by visually inspecting and completing form indicating condition of vehicle.

• Fuel vehicles, check oil levels and inflate tires.

• Assist with basic garage equipment maintenance.

• Maintain service garage in clean, neat and orderly manner.

• Basic tools used are wrenches, screw drivers, pliers, vice grips, and scrapers.

Grounds 10%

• Assist with athletic field lining and preparation for athletic events. Utilizing field lining sprayer, assist in applying lines to fields. Assist in measuring and marking points on fields. Layout and pull string to guide field marking process. Set up tents, tables and chairs and other athletic event related equipment as required.

• Clean sidewalks, parking lots and roads. Utilize brooms, dust pans and back pack blowers to remove debris.

• Assist with tree trimming and weeding of gardens utilizing hand clippers, loppers and hand garden tools.

• Periodically use hand and power equipment such as gasoline weed whackers, back pack blowers and sprayers.

• Assist with lawn cutting and trimming utilizing lawn mowers and gasoline weed whackers.

• Assist with repairs to the campus irrigation system utilizing hand saws, tape measure and adhesives.

Custodial 5%

• Perform general custodial duties such as cleaning bathrooms, classrooms, academic, athletic and concert hall facilities utilizing mops, dusting pads, toilet brushes, cleaning solutions, rags and buckets.

• Provide custodial services for weekend and evening events (2nd shift).

• Perform custodial project cleaning including carpet cleaning, stripping and refinishing hard surfaces cleaning windows and furniture window washing and exterior power washing utilizing extractors, wet vacuums, and other advanced cleaning equipment such as extractors, floor buffing and carpet cleaning machines.

Snow Removal 5%

• Perform snow removal from roads, sidewalks, roof tops and other campus structures as necessary.

• Operate snow removal equipment such as shovels, ice chippers, snow blowers and vehicle mounted snowplows.

• Distribute ice melt.

Assist with other work units within Physical Plant Services 5%

• Provide general labor support to other shops as needed. May operate basic hand tools, circular saw, jig saw and drill.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The tasks performed do not require any specific education or experience. However, mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn are required. This position requires the individual to perform physical work involving general tasks including hauling, lifting, moving and digging.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

If you have experience with the preferred qualifications listed below please list that in detail within your application materials

• Experience with a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, saws, pruners, hoses, hammers, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, lawn edgers, weed eaters, mowers backpack blowers and vacuums, carpet extractors, scrubbers and burnishers

• Ability to operate light equipment such as sprayers, aerators, lawn sweepers, hand mowers, skid steer, snow plows, salt spreader, field liner, vacuum cleaners, floor scrubber/buffer, carpet extractors

• Basis data entry skills

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work with diverse audiences and under-represented groups (Please include a separate statement within your application materials detailing how your work experience demonstrates that you have worked with diverse audiences and people from under-represented groups. In your response, be sure to include specific examples and the duration of time performing these duties)

• Strong customer service skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Active listening skills

• Lifting ability: 100 lbs of force occasionally, 50 lbs of force frequently and 20 lbs of force consistently

• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch for an extended period of time

• Ability to tolerate noise, vibration and work in confined/restricted work environments

• Ability to respond appropriately to supervision. Follow policy and procedures and fully cooperates with supervisors and fellow employees of all departments

• Ability to work and communicate with internal and external customers to meet the needs in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check as a condition of employment. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with Fort Lewis College policy.

• A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a post offer evaluation of lifting abilities.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license. Must be in possession of the license at the time of application.

• A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory review of the driving record by the College insurance agent and the satisfactory driving record must be maintained in order to drive a campus vehicle.

• This is an essential services position and required to work special and athletic events, during inclement weather and in the case of emergencies

Appeal Rights: (Updated)

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department's action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, atspb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

APPEAL RIGHTS:

If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Notice to Prospective Employees:

The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy

• Sexual assault policy

• Campus security policies

• Campus/community resources

• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment

• Where to find registered sex offender information

• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years

• Reporting crimes

The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:

By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity

Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?

Office of the Title 9 Coordinator

Kate Suazo

230 Skyhawk Station

1000 Rim Drive

Durango, Colorado 81301

(970) 247-6729 cmsuazo@fortlewis.edu

Other discrimination questions?

Office of the Equal Opportunity Coordinator

David Pirrone

192 Education Business Hall

1000 Rim Drive

Durango, Colorado 81301

(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu

Information about Fort Lewis College's alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.