Colby Community College is accepting applications for a full-time Maintenance Technician.  Under the supervision of the Director of Buildings and Grounds, the maintenance technician performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled buildings and grounds maintenance activities for the purpose of maintaining the proper appearance of the college facilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The maintenance technician performs skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance activities to include, but not limited to, sprinkler repair and adjustment, operation of mowers, edgers, and trimmers, application of herbicides and pesticides, grooming flower beds, identifying and repairing water line leaks, setting forms and pouring cement, and erection and/or removal of snow fencing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Knowledge of safe operation and maintenance of lawn care equipment, power tools, and small engines. 
• Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength in all weather conditions.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions with the capacity to read and interpret labels, follow oral and written communication, and work independently.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff and external constituencies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum of one year experience in buildings and grounds maintenance is preferred.  
• Must possess a valid Kansas driver’s license.  
• Must have the ability to follow work schedules (Winter Hours:  8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Summer Hours:  7:00 a.m.-4:00 pm).  
• Possession of home telephone and reliable transportation is highly desirable.

SALARY
$12.00-$12.50 per hour.

Flexible benefits program which includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, life insurance, reimbursement accounts, sick leave, and vacation leave allowances. Participation in state retirement program required.

APPLICATION
Priority deadline is January 7, 2019.  To apply,  send application letter, resume, and all postsecondary transcripts to Colby Community College, Attn: Human Resources, 1255 S. Range, Colby, KS 67701.  Application materials may be emailed to hr@colbycc.edu.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Most work is performed outdoors in hot, cold, or inclement weather. Additional duties entail working in environmentally controlled buildings.  Exposure to fumes, noxious odors, dust, mists, gases, and hazardous chemicals exist.

CCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversifying its workforce and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans. 

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.