Maintenance Technician

Rogue Community College welcomes applications for a full-time Maintenance Technician.

Application link below

Position Summary

Performs a comprehensive array of manual and skilled work related to the maintenance of buildings, fixtures, and equipment. Makes routine repairs and adjustments to plumbing lines and fixtures, furniture, doors, and windows. Does remodeling work. May provide limited assistance to Groundskeeping as needed. May assist with custodial tasks as needed.

Screening Date: Review of applications is scheduled to begin 1/25/2024.

Why Work at RCC?

Rogue Community College is a rewarding workplace where our employees enjoy helping others transform their lives through education. For the last 50 years, RCC has served as an important economic engine for the Southern Oregon community. With three unique campuses in Grants Pass, Medford and White City, Rogue is a comprehensive public community college serving about 14,000 individual learners, or 5,700 FTE, each year. We are committed to hiring a diverse faculty and staff who uphold our mission, vision and values

Living in the Rogue Valley

Southern Oregon's beautiful Rogue Valley offers vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities along with friendly people and a mild climate. Conveniently situated along Interstate 5, the Rogue Valley is home to Southern Oregon University, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, the Britt Music & Arts Festival and a wonderful menu of restaurants, wineries and breweries. Outdoor recreation enthusiasts will enjoy the Valley's plentiful opportunities for hiking, cycling, rafting, fishing, camping and golfing as well as easy access to Crater Lake National Park, the Oregon Caves and the scenic Oregon and Northern California coast.

Diversity

RCC is committed to a culture of civility, respect, and inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer actively seeking to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Benefits and Retirement

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, RCC offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents. The following core benefits are made available through the Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB): complete employer-paid health insurance packages, employer-paid group life and AD&D insurance, optional life and AD&D insurance, long and short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, employee assistance program, individual offerings from AFLAC and Colonial, flexible spending accounts, and health savings accounts. Additional benefits include generous paid leaves, tuition waivers, and on-campus wellness activities. Qualifying employees will contribute to the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) and have the opportunity to enroll in optional 403(b) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans.

Compensation

This is a Full-time Classified, 40 hour per week (100%) swing shift position in the Facilities Management, Planning & Construction department for the Table Rock and Riverside Campuses. Starting compensation is entry level for Group 7 on the 2023-24 Classified Salary Schedule.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education – A High School Diploma or GED is required.

Experience – A minimum of five years skilled maintenance experience in a related field is required.

Only degrees received from an accredited institution will be accepted: accreditation must be recognized by the office of degree authorization, US Department of Education, as required by ORS 348.609. Final candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for required degree.

Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience which ensures the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute for the requirement(s).

Preferred Qualifications

Limited Maintenance Electrician license, HVAC certification and Building Operator certification preferred

Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities (Core Competencies)

Knowledge – Hand and power tool use; woodworking; carpentry; basic electricity; plumbing; heating/air conditioning; irrigation and groundskeeping equipment; machinery safety.

Skills – Diagnostic and repair skills; computer skills; verbal and written communication skills; blueprint reading; operation of tools and heavy equipment.

Abilities – Quickly and efficiently diagnose maintenance problems and make repairs; physically lift heavy items; work any shift at any location throughout the RCC District. Pass a pre-employment work capacity evaluation, criminal background check, and drug screen test.

Other Requirements

Pest Control Applicators License required within one year of hire.

Must undergo a post-hire hearing examination and participate in annual hearing exams as part of the position's occupational health requirements.

For assignments requiring operation of a motor vehicle, possession of a valid Oregon Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30-days of employment, and maintenance of an acceptable driving record are required.

Remote Work Options (see AP 7239 Working Remotely for more details)

This position functions as an in-person work arrangement, working on-campus with either a set schedule or flexibility depending on operational needs.

Physical Demands

The physical demands listed below represent those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manual dexterity and coordination are required for about half of the daily work period (about 50%) which is spent sitting or standing while operating hand or power tools, heavy machinery, equipment, computer keyboard, and standard office equipment. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, bend, kneel, stoop, twist, crouch, climb, balance, see, talk, hear, and manipulate objects. The position requires mobility including the ability to lift and/or move materials up to 25 lbs. daily, 25-60 lbs. occasionally, and 60-100 lbs. rarely. This position requires both verbal and written communication abilities.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is primarily working indoors in office or warehouse environments with typical office or warehouse environment background noise, but is frequently subject to outside conditions (heat/snow/rain), fumes, chemicals, dust, and excess noise. Where appropriate, personal protective equipment will be issued and the employee will be trained in its proper application and use.

Application Process

For full details and to APPLY, please visit the RCC Jobs portal: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/roguecc/jobs/4318578/maintenance-technician

Rogue Community College does not discriminate in any programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. For further policy information and for a full list of regulatory specific contact persons visit the following webpage: www.roguecc.edu/nondiscrimination.