JOB TITLE:  FACILITY AND GROUNDS TECHNICIAN                                                              DEPARTMENT:  FACILITY OPERATIONS

SALARY RANGE: $40,560                                                                                                FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: RVC/TRC Operations Supervisor

SCHEDULE DETAILS: Full-time/12-month position/PEERS

Position Summary

The Facility and Grounds Technician is responsible for performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and groundskeeping tasks across campus or facility properties. This position ensures buildings, infrastructure, and outdoor areas are safe, functional, and aesthetically maintained. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with hands-on experience in facility upkeep and ground care.

Essential Job Duties

Facility Maintenance

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on building systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Conduct routine inspections of facilities to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Respond to and complete assigned work orders in a timely and efficient manner.
• Replace light bulbs, ceiling tiles, air filters, door hardware, and other common building components.
• Assist with seasonal maintenance tasks such as winterization or storm preparation.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to assisting with moving furniture, heavy equipment and supplies, snow removal, attending college functions, serving on committees, and attending community events.
• Operate company vehicles, equipment, and hand tools to complete assignments.

Grounds Maintenance

• Maintain landscaping, including mowing, trimming, weeding, mulching, and leaf removal.
• Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and tractors.
• Remove snow and ice from walkways, entrances, and parking lots as required.
• Maintain irrigation systems and assist in minor repairs.
• Ensure walkways and outdoor areas are free from debris, hazards, and safety concerns.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment, including skid steers, aerial lifts, and front-end loaders, in a safe and effective manner.

Non-Essential Job Duties

• Assist with event setup and breakdown, including moving tables, chairs, and signage.
• Support custodial staff with large clean-up efforts or special projects.
• Provide input during facility improvement planning or renovation projects.
• Participate in training or workshops to stay current with tools, techniques, and regulations.
• Assist other maintenance team members as needed in specialty trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.).

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in general maintenance or groundskeeping.
• Experience with hand and power tools, small engine equipment, and landscaping tools.
• Working knowledge of general building systems and landscape maintenance techniques.
• Ability to operate maintenance vehicles and power equipment safely.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Willingness to work outside normal work hours and weekends as needed to complete projects, emergency calls, and or snow removal.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Five years construction or landscaping knowledge within a commercial setting.
• Experience in one or more trades including painting, drywall repair, carpentry, plumbing, door hardware, locks, electrical, HVAC, controls and hardware for fire, security, and lighting systems.                       
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

Working at Ozarks Technical Community College Provides Great Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage for employees through the CoxHealth network at no cost to employees.
• Dental, LTD and group life insurance coverage for employees at no cost to employees.
• Access to the on-site OTC Health and Wellness Clinic at no cost for employees and their dependents.
• Use of the OTC fitness center at no cost to employees.
• Twelve (12) tuition free college credit hours per fall and/or spring semester and six (6) college credit hours per summer term for employees and/or their dependents.
• College matches the employee PSRS/PEERS retirement at 14.5% or 6.86%

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard. 

***OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE INSTITUTION DESIRES.  THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION.  THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE.  THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.”  THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.

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