Facilities Worker, Operations

Position Description

Hudson County Community College

Facilities Worker

Office: Operations

Jersey City, New Jersey

Reports to: Senior Maintenance Mechanic

Salary Grade: 105

Union Affiliation: Support Staff Federation

“Hudson is Home”

“Hudson is Home” is about our people. Hudson County Community College truly cares about our faculty, staff, students and community. At HCCC, you will be respected, supported, and valued! Our caring, collaborative, and diverse culture is what defines us and together we can and will achieve our dreams!

Our Perks

HCCC provides full-time employees with a strong, comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and up to $9,000 per year invested in your professional development. Additionally, we also offer employee assistance programs, flexibles spending accounts, flexible hybrid schedules (depending on the position), employee discount marketplace, auto and home insurance discounts and more.

About This Role

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) seeks a Facilities Worker to join its award-winning and nationally recognized institution. This position is responsible for performing various maintenance and repair work for various campus buildings and locations to ensure optimal operating efficiency and cost-effectiveness of operating systems and equipment across the College.

Summary of Duties

What You’ll Do:

• Follows applicable operating and safety regulations required for the operation, repair, and protection of facility operations, buildings, and equipment in strict accordance with federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and ordinances and ensuring adherence to College and industry standards.
• Responds to work requests assigned by Senior Maintenance Mechanic and completes work in accordance with established preventive maintenance programs, quality standards, and work completion deadlines to ensure overall customer satisfaction.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and performs adjustments, installation, repair, replacement, and adjustment of facility systems and equipment physically within and outside of various campus buildings/locations; e.g., construction, heating and air conditioning, boilers, heat pumps, power washing, plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, carpeting, drywall, electrical, roofing, water/sewer systems, streets/parking lot paving and blacktop, etc.
• Safely operates manual and power tools and equipment. Follows proper care instruction in the use, maintenance, and storage of equipment, supplies, and chemicals to ensure a safe work environment at all times.
• Effectively communicates with all levels of employees and management, faculty, etc., regarding facilities operations, equipment, repairs, and services.
• Provides assistance, support, and information to Senior Maintenance Mechanic in ongoing facilities operations, repairs, and services. Provides recommendations regarding the continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate documentation of work performed.
• Projects a positive self-image of technical skill, appearance, confidentiality, courtesy, conduct, honesty, fairness, and personal integrity at all times.
• Performs other facilities maintenance and repair activities, as required. Remains flexible and adaptable in work schedules and work assignments as defined by College and departmental needs.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need:

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent required with a minimum of one year of hands-on experience in facilities and equipment installation, maintenance, repair, and construction operations. Successful completion of certified training in skilled and specialized trades preferred.

Special Skills:

Proficient knowledge of one or more building skilled trades, methods, and techniques required, with the ability to safely and properly operate various hand and power tools. Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and ordinances pertinent to building maintenance and repair required. Effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with employees and management at all levels on a regular basis. Effective organization, prioritization, multi-tasking, and time management skills required. Low Pressure Boiler Operator License is required within 6 months from the appointment date.

Supplemental Information

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically articulated in this job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performance of their duties. Additionally, Hudson County Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time and does not represent in any way a contract of employment.