Operations Technician

About the Role

Under general direction of an assigned manager or supervisor, this position plans, coordinates, and performs specialized technical functions in support of college-wide operations. Key areas include project and repair scheduling, preventive maintenance, police/parking/security services, emergency responses, safety programs, facilities availability, hazardous and other waste disposal, special campus projects, and general office operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains records on campus maintenance requests; analyzes and distributes requests to appropriate personnel.
• Coordinates and maintains records for the Chemical Hygiene Plan, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Environmental Protection Agency Data, Biohazardous Information, Bloodborne Pathogen Information, Hazardous Materials Information, and Toxic Information.
• Coordinates removal of hazardous, biohazardous, and toxic materials.
• Manages property loss/damage reporting and maintains related records.
• Coordinates repairs and maintenance with vendors; schedules repairs for campus elevators, typewriters, and other equipment.
• Orders maintenance and operational supplies and equipment.
• Prepares requisitions for materials, State compensation forms for industrial injuries, and employee time reports.
• Works directly with all operations departments; coordinates adds, moves, and changes to campus telephones and keying systems.
• Maintains files on purchase orders, materials purchased, and operations permits (boilers, elevators, tanks).
• Assists in coordinating Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) information, maintenance, and installations.
• Assists with budget compilation, Campus Emergency Plan, job safety, risk management, and other safety issues.
• Receives and assesses maintenance or repair calls, referring them to appropriate personnel.
• Facilitates communication between supervisors, campus employees, District Office, and Facilities Maintenance.
• Types letters, memoranda, and other correspondence.
• Arranges for pick-up and delivery of materials to job sites; maintains and distributes campus vendor catalogs.
• May oversee student employees.
• May be assigned special projects related to operational needs; attends meetings representing the Director of Operations.
• Acts as assistant to the Director of Operations as needed.

Requirements

• Three years of responsible accounting or general clerical experience, including areas of maintenance, purchasing, and personnel.
• College courses from an accredited institution in business or related education may substitute for up to two years of the required experience (one year of education equals 30 semester units).
• Equity-minded focus with sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
• Ability to foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Qualifications (Promotional)

For current, regular Classified employees of the Los Rios Community College District:

• One year of experience as a Maintenance Operations Clerk or equivalent, including responsibility for maintenance, payroll, and purchase order processing and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical insurance and CalPERS retirement.
• Additional insurance and financial investment opportunities.
• For full-time, twelve-month employees (0.50 FTE or greater): 18 days of annual paid holidays, 15 days of vacation yearly (increases after 5 and 10 years), and 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Professional development opportunities within the district and financial support or paid time off for external academic studies.