Shasta College Hiring for (Full-time) Utility Worker at Shasta College – Main Campus – Redding, CA, CA Full Time

Description of Basic Functions and Responsibilities

OVERVIEW
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of Redding, population 90,000. The area is characterized by excellent schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing prices (Zillow average $393,000 vs. California state average of $770,000).

Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor’s degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor’s degrees. Shasta College enrolls more than 11,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.

Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus community prioritizing the success of our racially and socio-economically diverse staff and student population. Providing equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is critical to our success.

Classified positions in the California Community College system offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of our students seeking to improve their lives and communities. Our classified staff engage with a diverse employee and student populations, facilitating equitable outcomes for all by implementing and supporting our various employment and academic programs. As a classified staff member at Shasta College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals and educators working together to provide a positive, healthy educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives. A career in classified service at Shasta College offers a highly rewarding and enriching employment experience.

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLILITIES:To perform a variety of utility functions by assisting in the general maintenance and cleaning of campus buildings, grounds, and facilities and by assisting in warehouse and delivery operations. May also assist with skilled trades including pool and laundry work. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. CLASSIFICATION: Range 26 on the current Classified Salary Schedule, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Work assignment hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.SUPERVISOR: Director of Physical Plant or designee

BENEFITS: Holiday, vacation and sick time will be provided. Our competitive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at a share of cost on a pretax basis, CalPERS Retirement and an employee assistance program (EAP).Employees have the option to contribute to:

Health Savings Account (HSA)

403(b) and 457 Retirement Plans

Section 125 Plan including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Day Care Accounts

In addition, employees have the option to purchase:

Disability Income Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Only Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

For more information regarding Employment and Benefit Policies, please view the Classified Employee Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Typical Duties, Knowledge and Ability

Typical Duties:Performs a variety of custodial, warehouse, and delivery functions as well as semi-skilled duties in maintenance and pool operations as assigned by supervisor.Picks up and delivers supplies, furniture, equipment, and mail.Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of solid waste diversion and recycling.Provides training and supervision to student workers assisting with the sorting of solid waste and recyclables.Sets up, moves, and arranges furniture, equipment, etc. for offices and special events.Assembles and delivers prefabricated furniture as assigned.As assigned by supervisor, assists in major maintenance and repair projects through oversight of skilled trades’ personnel.Assists with warehousing operations including receiving, recording, and taking inventory of supplies; operates a forklift as needed.Performs custodial tasks including emptying trash and recycling receptacles, cleaning restrooms, and sweeping/cleaning walkways, athletic courts, and general facilities.Maintains security of campus buildings and grounds makes routine checks, locks buildings, etc.Performs other related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.Knowledge of:General facility maintenance processes and procedures. in an institutional setting.Warehousing operations and methods.Hazardous Communications and MSDS processes and procedures.Basic pool testing and monitoring.Modern cleaning methods, and safe use of materials, tools, chemicals, and equipment used in custodial operations.Safe use of hand tools and basic power tools used in semi skilled maintenance operations.Safe driving practices and policies.Ability to:Obtain a valid Fork Lift Operator’s Certification.Perform a variety of delivery and general utility duties with skill and efficiency.Read and write at level required for successful job performance.Safely perform duties at varying heights (ladders, scaffolding, aerial lifts, roofs etc..)Understand and follow oral and written instructions.Safely and effectively use and apply cleaning agents.Work safely and effectively in a maintenance environment.Lift and carry up to 75 pounds.Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of all required duties.Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties,Experience/Education

Experience/Education:High school graduation or equivalentA minimum of one year experience in general facilities maintenance and custodial/janitorial operations. Experience in shipping, receiving, warehousing, and delivery functions is desirable.Possession of:A valid and appropriate California Driver’s License.A valid Fork Lift Operators Certification (Must obtain within six months of date of hire).Additional Information

Online Application with Additional Preferred Materials to be attached to application:Cover letter addressing criteria listed in the position announcementCurrent resumeCollege transcripts, if applicable (unofficial will be accepted at the time of application)

Attention Applicants:After application has been submitted, all application materials will be screened.Internal candidates must also submit all required materials to be considered.Candidate evaluations will not be considered.Reference letters from any member of the Hiring Committee or Board Members will not be considered.Interviews will be by invitation only.Interviews may be by Zoom.The District does not reimburse for new hire moving expenses.New Classified Appointments will be placed at Step 1 on the Classified Salary Schedule and will graduate to the next step on July 1st if the hire date is before January 1st, with subsequent steps annually thereafter to a maximum 21st step.

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (“Shasta College”) does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, disability (physical and mental), pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Shasta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.