Utility Worker
Job Description
Job Number
CLA00512PPosition Title
Utility WorkerPosition Type
Classified Full TimePercentage Employee
100%Number of Months Assignment
12Starting Date
As soon as possibleCurrent Work Schedule
Monday thru Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.
Salary Range
21Salary
$4,402.16 – $5,628.15 / Monthly
FLSA
Non-ExemptLocation
Main CampusDepartment
Facilities Services (Dept)Open Date
12/11/2024Closing Date
12/25/2024Open Until Filled
NoAbout Rio Hondo College
About Río Hondo College
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.
Basic Function
Under the direction of an administrator or manager performs a variety of delivery, general maintenance and custodial duties.
Representative Duties
1. Picks up and delivers various materials including District mail, furniture, and supplies; prepares orders for delivery; load and unload vehicle. E
2. Moves and sets up furniture and equipment as required for special events and activities. E
3. Maintains security of assigned areas; locks and unlocks doors as required. E
4. Performs custodial duties as assigned; cleans floors; replenishes supplies as necessary. E
5. Maintains routine records, such as records of work orders, timesheets and schedules as required. E
6. Operates a variety of equipment and machinery including drills, saws and various hand and power tools; operates a motor vehicle as necessary to conduct work. E
7. Performs general maintenance duties as assigned; installs chalk boards, bulletin boards, room partitions, dispensers and other furniture and equipment; replaces light bulbs; performs minor repair of furniture and other facilities as required. E
8. Performs a variety of clerical duties in support of the department’s day-to-day activities including but not limited to greets and directs visitors, answers calls, responds to, and directs callers, as appropriate; may make photocopies of documents and requests; ensures maintenance and repairs of equipment, as needed; contacts departments for additional service and/or maintenance needs; may perform simple repairs or maintenance of equipment related to the area of assignment. E
9. Performs related duties that support the overall objective.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
· District and college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment.
· California Education Code and Title V as it relates to the area of assignment.
· Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
· Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA).
· Principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used related to the area of assignment.
· Safe work methods and safety regulations related to the area of assignment.
· Methods, equipment, and materials used in general maintenance and custodial work.
· Computer software programs, applications, databases, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of the assignment.
· Basic record-keeping, filing, file sharing, and filing system methods and techniques.
· Appropriate health and safety procedures.
· Requirements of maintaining buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
· Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
· Effective communication skills, both verbally and written.
· Effective communication techniques and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
· Basic English to follow written and verbal instructions.
· Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Ability to:
· Perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
· Perform routine maintenance and custodial work.
· Estimate necessary materials and equipment needed to complete assignments.
· Operate a variety of equipment and machines related to maintenance and custodial work.
· Maintain routine records and files.
· Understand and follow oral and written directions.
· Perform heavy manual labor.
· Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.
· Follow proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
· Read and interpret directions, warnings, and ingredients on a variety of packaging of materials used during the course of work.
· Operate a variety of equipment and machines related to maintenance and custodial work.
· Operate motor vehicles as needed to perform duties, observing legal and defensive driving practices.
· Update and maintain records, files, file sharing, and filing systems.
· Understand and follow oral and written directions.
· Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
· Perform heavy manual labor.
· Utilize computer software programs, applications, and databases; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of assignment.
· Communicate with students, staff, and the public in person and via a variety of communication modalities using various technology resources.
· Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others encountered in the course of work.
Education and Experience
·High school graduate or General Educational Development (GED); AND
·One (1) year of custodial or general maintenance; OR
·Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above;
·Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position
Foreign Degrees
Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.
License Certificates/Credentials
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver license.
- May be required to travel for various off-site meetings, trainings, conferences, and or events in support of the overall objective of the position.
Desired Qualifications
Two (2) years of related experience related to custodial or general maintenance responsibilities.
Distinguishable Characteristics
The Utility Worker performs assigned routine utility services duties including delivery, maintenance, and custodial duties.
The Utility Worker is distinguished from the Senior Utility Worker in that the latter is the senior, lead classification within the Utility Worker series. The incumbent performs a variety of difficult utility services with a high degree of efficiency and quality. The Senior Utility Worker performs lead responsibilities and provides work guidance to staff related to the area of assignment. The incumbent performs assigned duties under general supervision within well defined guidelines, policies, and procedures.
Working Conditions
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, operate personal computers and other standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic shades and colors and the ability to adjust focus.
Employees are frequently required to walk and stand and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; subject to heavy lifting.
MENTAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this class, incumbents are regularly required to use written
and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District, students, vendors and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom are dissatisfied or abusive.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees work in an indoor and outdoor environment; subject to heavy lifting and fumes from chemicals.
Employees frequently works in extreme outside weather conditions with exposure to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock; the employee may be working near moving mechanical parts and on slippery and/or uneven surfaces; the noise level in the work environment may be loud.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.
Position Description
Applications are currently being accepted for Utility Worker. Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm. This is a Full-Time 100%, 12 month position.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
- Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
- Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
- PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.
- NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.
- All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications may be required to take a test and will be notified of the date and time.
Additional Information
- The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
- Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
- As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
- For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
- Pass a pre-employment physical exam at the District’s expense.
- Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
- A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.
Commitment to Diversity
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
Cancel RTF Policy
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.
EEO Statement
Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.
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