JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES

If you are considering a new job, work environment or career opportunities you should look at Mercer County Community College. MCCC is a publicly supported college that is open to all and dedicated to student success. In order to support that mission Mercer seeks to attract, retain, and support a skilled diverse workforce which is our most valuable resource. We thrive on and are proud of our diversity and open access. Our students and employees find the College large enough for a multitude of offerings yet small enough to keep the “Community” feel for all. The College consists of two campuses, the James Kerney Campus (JKC) in the capital city of Trenton, NJ and a larger 292 acre suburban campus just six miles north of Trenton. As part of the comprehensive and valuable benefits package the College offers credit course tuition waivers for employees, spouses and dependents. This allows for employees and their families to take advantage of earning a higher education degree without the high cost. The College offers students 69 Degree Program Options and 35 Credit Certificates from which to choose.

JOB DUTIES

• Coordinates activities of workers engaged in building, demolishing, maintaining, repairing and cleaning physical structures of buildings and grounds.
• Coordinates and organizes skilled trades personnel in projects and renovations, including classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, acoustical ceilings, offices, and other major construction tasks.
• Assists skilled trades in the completion of maintenance, replacements, upgrades, and renovations of integrated buildings systems.
• Coordinates the activities of workers engaged in maintaining a clean, safe and healthy campus environment.
• Collaborate with other departments to support their facilities-related needs, including event setup and equipment maintenance.
• Interprets College policies, trains work force, identifies, and reports safety violations.
• Analyzes and resolves issues based on institutional knowledge and experience.
• Actively surveys and inspects worksites and projects for conformity with safety and health standards.
• Confers with other Team Leads and Supervisors to coordinate activities of individual Divisions and Departments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.

• Provides training on proper procedures for the handling of hazardous or biohazard materials or containers.
• Provides support to skilled trades to properly complete tasks as required.
• Provides material lists for projects as requested.
• Assists skilled trades in coordinating repairs through vendors as necessary.
• Projects, sets schedules, estimates costs and labor hour(s) requirement for completion of job assignment.
• Establishes or adjusts procedures to meet production schedules.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to safely increase efficiency and operations.
• Suggests methods to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Performs daily inventory of work orders and regularly updates the Supervising Team Leader(s) to ensure completion of the same.
• Responsible for maintaining supply inventories.
• Assists with “Right to Know” updates and surveys.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May require working outside regular business hours for emergencies or special projects.
• Required to be part of the Snow Removal Operation.
• Location of operation/assignments may vary and employee will be required to conduct work as assigned regardless of location/campus.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require: ability to use a key board, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of five (5) years of Facilities/Maintenance experience.
• Must possess and maintain drivers privileges in NJ at all times during employment
• Skilled in the following trades but not limited to: Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, and Painting

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Reads and follows blueprints as required to perform tasks.
• Provides reports to supervisors/managers/directors as needed to communicate projects updates and status, and to communicate needs.
• Has significant working knowledge of commercial building systems to properly provide insight, support, and assistance to skilled trades in performing daily tasks and repairs.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Willingness to work in various environmental conditions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance procedures, and safety regulations.
• Experience using facilities management software and tools.
• AA/AS in related field from an accredited institution

CORE COMPETENCIES

The successful candidate should demonstrate the following competencies:

Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.

Customer Focus: Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.

Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Contributing to Team Success: Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.

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Mercer County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Mercer County Community College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.