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Position Number: 1350763
Location: Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Maintenance Technician
Facilities & Operations – FT/12 Mo
CLASSIFIED OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

A message from Dr. Anthony E. Beebe, Superintendent/President, Santa Barbara City College -

Santa Barbara City College has created a unique academic culture, which has been recognized with numerous accolades and awards. This includes the 2013 Aspen Award for Community College Excellence in, among other things, increased levels of access and success for marginalized and low-income students.

I highlight to you the profound commitment the College has to academic excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. As a community, we believe that diversity comes in many forms. We understand that individuals are multidimensional, shaped by the intersections of a variety of life experiences and factors. We recognize and challenge the inequities that stem from the complex world in which we live and embrace the many facets of people that make up our wonderful College.

Consequently, we seek College employees who will take responsibility for equitable outcomes and successful pathways for our students. We seek new staff and faculty to join our community and embrace our commitments.

Vision Statement:
Santa Barbara City College strives to build a socially conscious community where knowledge and respect empower individuals to transform our world.

Mission Statement:
As a public community college dedicated to the success of each student…
Santa Barbara City College provides students a diverse learning environment that inspires curiosity and discovery, promotes global responsibility, and fosters opportunity for all.

College Facts (as of Fall 2017)
Instruction, administrative, and support services are provided by 244 full-time faculty, 532 adjunct faculty, 244 School of Extended Learning faculty, and 357 full-time staff and management.
Santa Barbara City College currently enrolls approximately 17,457 students, the majority of whom are from racially diverse populations as follows: African American/Black – 3.3%; American Indian/Alaskan Native: 0.4%; Asian/Filipino/Pacific Islander- 8.3%; Hispanic/Latinx – 39.8%; two or more races – 4.4%; Unknown – 1.9% and White: 41.5%.
31.6% of SBCC's students are under age 19, 32% are between the ages 20 and 24, 22% are between the ages of 25 and 39, and 14.4% are 40 or older.
33.2% of SBCC's students attend full time (12 units or more), and 66.8% of SBCC students attend part-time.
In 2009, SBCC gained the status of Hispanic Serving Institution, which among other benefits, made us eligible to apply for federal grants geared toward strengthening institutional capacity and building programs to increase the success of Hispanic and other underrepresented students.
The College recently adopted the Umoja program, a transfer success program geared toward African-American and other black students.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION
PLEASE APPLY AT: https://jobs.sbcc.edu/postings/2503
WE NO LONGER ACCEPT PAPER APPLICATIONS
PLEASE CIRCULATE AND POST THIS ANNOUNCEMENT
Nine step salary range, initial placement customarily at first step with annual advancement to the next higher step. 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, plus fringe benefits; 12 month probation period. All work schedules and work assignments are subject to change based on the needs of the College.

SALARY RANGE: $3,894.83/Mo. – 4,408.58/Mo.
(Nine step Salary Range continues to a maximum of $4,746.17)

WORKING HOURS: Monday –Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

PLEASE APPLY AT: https://jobs.sbcc.edu/postings/2503

ONLINE APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Online applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. PST on the closing date.

(Interviews by Invitation Only)

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, perform a variety of semi skilled to skilled duties involved in the maintenance and repair of campus buildings, facilities and equipment including tasks in plumbing, carpentry, electrical work and other assigned areas.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Perform a variety of semi skilled to skilled duties involved in the maintenance and repair of campus buildings, facilities and equipment including tasks in plumbing, carpentry, electrical work and other assigned areas; assist in assuring a safe environment for students, staff and the public.

Perform minor plumbing duties; inspect and repair leaks, obstructions and general system failures; install, replace and repair urinals, toilets, valves and facets; remove drain and line obstructions.

Participate in a variety of general carpentry work; repair or replace various fixtures and components such as doors, panic bars, hinges and locks; alter, repair or construct articles and structures of wood.

Assist with maintaining electrical systems and fixtures; replace ballasts, light bulbs and other fixtures as needed; install light pedestals and other outdoor lighting fixtures.

Operate and maintain a variety of equipment such as drills, saws, routers, pressure washers, cutters, forklifts, grinders and various hand and power tools; drive a vehicle to conduct work.

Install, repair and replace various classroom equipment, such as pencil sharpeners, staplers, projection screens, seats and chalkboards.

Patch and paint walls; prepare surfaces for painting; remove paint and graffiti as needed; repair or replace windows, blinds and tiles; repair roof leaks; patch concrete and asphalt as required.

Perform routine welding and metal fabrication duties as directed; utilize appropriate welding equipment.

Maintain routine records related to assigned activities.

Assist skilled maintenance personnel with major projects as needed.

OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Standard tools, equipment, materials, methods and techniques used in general construction, maintenance and repair.
Operation and proper maintenance of tools, equipment and machinery used in the building trades.
Requirements of maintaining buildings and equipment in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Use of hand and power tools used in maintenance and repair.
Appropriate health and safety precautions and procedures.
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
Basic record-keeping techniques.

ABILITY TO:
Perform a variety of semi skilled to skilled duties involved in the maintenance and repair of campus buildings, facilities and equipment including tasks in plumbing, carpentry, electrical work and other areas.
Maintain, repair or replace a variety of parts, components, fixtures and equipment.
Learn and apply laws, rules, regulations involved in assigned maintenance activities.
Operate and maintain a variety of maintenance tools and equipment effectively and safely.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Maintain routine records related to work performed.
Work cooperatively with others.

EDUCATION AND PAID EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year performing maintenance work in one or more of the building maintenance trades.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with small horsepower motors, rebuilding and replacing. Plumbing experience. Generator inspection and operation. Knowledge of LED lighting systems. Computer and e-mail familiarity.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of Community College Students.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Regular exposure to fumes, dust, dirt, oil and grease.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Regular operation of a computer keyboard, calculator, and other normal laboratory and office equipment.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate maintenance equipment and tools.
Standing for extended periods of time.
Heavy physical labor.
Climbing ladders.
Seeing to view a computer monitor and perform maintenance work.
Reading a variety of complex materials.
Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods of time.
Communicating and expressing oneself clearly on a variety of educational topics in conversation with, and presentations to, staff, students, and members of the community.
Monitor student activities.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
Mobility to reach various campus locations.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling objects as assigned by the position.

HAZARDS:
Working at heights.
Power saws and flying debris or nails.
Working around machinery having moving parts.
Chemical fumes.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment):
The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis prior to the start of employment.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires verification of identity and the right to work in the United States.
Selected candidate must be able to perform essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Proof of college coursework or degrees indicated will be required of selected candidate.
All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees.

BENEFITS:
The District offers a cafeteria style plan in which employees are given a district allowance and may choose from a number of medical and dental plans. Life and income protection insurances are also available.
Vacation days (based on assigned hours) are earned and accumulated on a monthly basis.
Sick leave is earned at the rate of one day (based on the number of assigned hours) per month, and is accumulative from year to year.
Holidays: 15 holidays per year.
Credit Union: The Santa Barbara Teachers Federal Credit Union offers a variety of services.
Retirement: Employees, who work 20 or more hours per week, are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Social Security, and Medicare.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply online at https://jobs.sbcc.edu/postings/2503. We no longer accept paper applications. Assistance with the online application process is available on campus at the Human Resources office, 721 Cliff Drive, SS-230, Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., or by phone (805) 965-0581 ext. 2258. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of SBCC online application. Online applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date.

Additional Instructions:
Within the online application is a required supplemental question on diversity. The committee will be reviewing your answer as part of the screening process. Please take your time and answer the question thoroughly.

ACCOMMODATION FOR THE DISABLED: If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office.

SBCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military and veteran status, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

- EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - TITLE IX EMPLOYER
JOB# 11/18 – C294