Utility Worker

Primary Function

Wor-Wic Community College is accepting applications for a utility worker to perform renovations and repairs to existing college facilities, general maintenance, custodial duties and land management work, such as assisting with drywall repair, painting, wallpapering, tile setting, carpet installation, concrete work, door hardware maintenance, carpentry, outside building maintenance at heights up to 60 feet, operating landscaping equipment to maintain outside grounds, plowing and shoveling snow, and performing custodial duties. This position is considered an “essential employee” that may be required to report during non-scheduled days, evenings, weekends and/or holidays to assist with snow removal and other work situations.

Essential Duties

The following list is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position.

• Performs renovations, maintenance and repairs to existing college facilities, which could include wallpapering, drywall repair, painting, ceramic and VCT tile setting, floor tile replacement, concrete work, outside building maintenance at heights up to 60 feet, door hardware and key maintenance and/or carpentry
• Operates tractors, lawn mowers and other landscaping equipment to maintain outside grounds, including mowing grass, pruning and removing trees, shrubs and bushes, seeding bare areas, raking leaves, applying mulch, fertilizers, lime and herbicides, removing clippings from walks and roadways after mowing and performs maintenance, plowing and shoveling snow, managing greenhouse and repairs on lawn tractors, landscaping equipment and college vehicles
• Performs custodial duties, including dusting furniture, vacuuming and shampooing carpeted floors, disinfecting restroom fixtures, removing trash and replacing trash can liners, cleaning windows, elevators, floor mats and chalkboards, dry and wet mopping tile floors, and/or moving chairs and desks
• Assists the HVAC mechanic, electrician and/or plumber in performing general and preventative maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems
• Gives instructions to and monitors the work of land management personnel and/or maintenance workers assigned to renovation projects
• Monitors work order system, completes work orders assigned to position and performs data entry required for completion
• Sorts incoming and outgoing mail and delivers mail as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Three years of trades experience
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Computer and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Supplemental Information

This is a full-time support staff position with an excellent fringe benefits package, including participation in the State Retirement and Pension System of Maryland (requires a 7% contribution from the employee). Days and Hours of work are Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1 hour lunch). This position is considered an "essential employee" and as such, may be required to report during non-scheduled days, evenings, weekends and/or holidays to assist with snow removal and other work situations.

The starting pay for this position will likely range from $18.82 to $23.10 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

The right candidate will represent our commitment to innovation, community, integrity, learning, excellence, accessibility and diversity; collaborate and cooperate with others to accomplish the goals of the college; and support new and creative ideas to enhance institutional effectiveness.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Please do not use "See Resume" or similar language in the job application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The college reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine and/or eliminate positions at any time.

To be considered for this position, submit an application through the online employment application system at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/worwic. Applications received by May 17 will be given first consideration; this position will remain open until filled.

This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by contacting disability services at disabilityservices@worwic.edu, 410-334-2899 or TTY 410-767-6960. Wor-Wic Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Visit www.worwic.edu/Services-Support/Disability-Services to learn more.