Salary: $39,992.00 - $47,488.00 Annually
Location : Durham, NC
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 24-25-00045
Division: Campus Operations
Department: Housekeeping
Opening Date: 10/18/2024
Closing Date: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Do Great Things! Durham Technical Community College is hiring a Utility Technician in Facility Services Housekeeping Department. The Utility Technician is a position responsible for working with the Housekeeping Supervisor, Manager/Special Assistant for General Services and Assistant Director of Facility Services. They will perform set-ups for special room arrangements, relocating furniture and equipment items, daily refuse pick-up and disposal, and performing other duties as directed by the Housekeeping Supervisor or Assistant Director. Striving to achieve the objectives of the Facility Services Department, and carrying out all duties as specified within the contract of employment.
Examples of Duties

1. Responsible for providing direction and assisting with setting up special room arrangements; relocating DT faculty and staff; moving furniture and equipment; picking up items designated for surplus and delivering to the warehouse; and transporting items to or from the Facility Services Department warehouse as directed.
2. Assist in maintaining the cleaning standards of all DT buildings.
3. Follow all Work Order assignments and procedures as directed by the Housekeeping supervisor and required by the Facility Services Department.
4. Capacity to manage the work load while direct report is absent.
5. Ability to update and complete work tickets in the work order system.
6. Comply with all safety standards.
7. Inform the Housekeeping Supervisor immediately when hallways, lounges, and restroom need additional attention due to cleanliness issues, spills and debris.
8. Ensure that all exterior trash cans are emptied and cleaned on a regular scheduled basis.
9. Conduct campus exterior inspections on a mutually agreed upon schedule and note and report any deficiencies to direct supervisor.
10. Perform minor repairs on housekeeping equipment to extend the life of the equipment.
11. Ensure that the cleaning equipment and supplies are properly maintained and stored.
12. Ensure that the storerooms and/or janitor closets in each facility are maintained in a clean and orderly manner.
13. Be prepared to change and adjust schedule by the season, quarter or semester and when otherwise necessary to perform tasks deemed appropriate by the Director or other appropriate DT officials.
14. Be willing and readily cooperative in being pulled off of your routine work assignment as needed to help out in temporary and emergency situations.
15. Be respectful of all employees, including your immediate peers.
16. Show initiative in the job by responding to problems that require immediate attention without constant or direct supervision and being prepared to handle those problems without waiting for instructions to do so, which will ensure a continuous, timely and efficient operation, and being alert for new ideas and improvements.
17. Report any maintenance deficiencies to Housekeeping Supervisor for repair.
18. Review and complete a schedule of recurring activities required of this position.
19. Wear the uniforms as furnished by DT during normal working hours and keeping them neat and clean in appearance.
20. Use all safety equipment provided by DT and as required by OSHA, the DTCC Safety Committee and the Facility Services Department.
21. Properly maintain and use all equipment as furnished by DT and as required by the Facility Services Department.
22. Regular attendance and willingness to cooperate and work with other employees is expected.
23. Assist Maintenance Technicians, Warehouse Manager, housekeepers etc., with light duty maintenance or tasks as assigned by the Housekeeping Supervisor or Assistant Director.
24. Maintain assigned work vehicle.
25. Meet with supervisor on both a daily basis to report issues that need immediate attention.
26. Additional duties shall include other appropriate activities as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Facility Services, Chief Campus Operations Officer and Administration and/or the President.
27. Floor care-use standard floor care practices to maintain hard surfaces and carpeted floors throughout the campus. Applies standard procedures, equipment, and tools to strip and refinish hard surface floors in addition to extracting carpeted areas within assigned buildings.
28. Must complete all mandatory work related and professional development training

Minimum Qualifications

• Have a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications :

• High School diploma or equivalent, or 5+ years' experience as a Utility Technician.

Work Experience :

• Minimum of 2 years directly related experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in special event staging and furniture set up.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in floor care skills, including hard surfaces and carpet care.

Supplemental Information

1. Ability to use Microsoft Windows and a work order system.
2. Must have the necessary knowledge and use of products for housekeeping duties.
3. Ability to receive training and then apply those skills to current assigned duties.
4. Showing initiative in the job to ensure a continuous, timely and efficient operation, using good judgment without constant or direct supervision, and being alert for new ideas and improvements.
5. Understanding of the mission, goals, and objectives of a facility maintenance organization.
6. Must be able to communicate effectively through verbal and written means, organize work and account for details.
7. Ability to communicate by way of using text and cell phone.
8. Have the ability to follow orders and complete assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
9. Must be a reliable, responsible, tactful, resourceful, punctual and trustworthy person with a sincere interest and concerned attitude toward the College; and must have a cooperative disposition in working well with other people.

Physical Demands :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The physical and mental demands described as follows are representative of those that must be met by an employee in performing the essential functions of this job:

1. Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and/or stand for long periods of time;
2. Ability to lift, at times, 50 lbs.; and
3. Good eye/hand dexterity.
4. Perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time

Normal Working Hours :
A minimum of a 40-hour work week as determined with the supervisor to allow the employee to fulfill the assigned duties and responsibilities, including occasional evening and weekend hours. Summer schedules may vary to enable four-day or four-and-one-half-day work weeks.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
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01
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• Less than High School
• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a minimum of two years of directly related work experience?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have a minimum of three years of work experience in special event staging and furniture setup?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have a minimum of two years of work experience in floor care skills, including hard surfaces and carpet care?

• Yes
• No

Required Question