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Facilities Maintenance Specialist – Extension Site (Tahoe-Truckee)


Salary: $30.00
Hourly
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2526-00077
Closing: 7/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Location:
11001 College Trail, Truckee, CA
Division: Administrative Services


Description

Under general
supervision from assigned manager, provides maintenance and repair services for facilities and equipment, including general
heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) systems for operations and programs at an assigned extension site. May be required to work
evenings, nights, and weekends.

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  • Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday
    through Friday.


If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu.



Exam
ples Of Functions and Tasks


REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this
classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from
those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

1. Mops and vacuums floors; empties trash cans;
cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions; cleans and disinfects restrooms; cleans classrooms and restocks supplies, as necessary.
2.
Performs journey level electrical duties; installs, maintains, and repairs industrial and commercial electrical distribution systems, wiring
for energy management systems, and fixtures, including ballasts, lighting control systems, motors, heaters, generators, switchboards, and
pumps.
3. Repairs, modifies, and adjusts computer-controlled HVAC equipment scheduling and temperature settings.
4. Installs, tapes,
and textures drywall; paints, varnishes, or stains walls, doors, floors, and furniture; lays carpet and linoleum; repairs drop ceilings.

5. Performs journey level carpentry duties; designs and builds walls, structures, display cases, shelves, and tables; installs doors and
fences, including electronic door mechanisms and automatic doors; installs and repairs locks and latches.
6. Performs journey level
plumbing installation and repair; unclogs and repairs sewer lines; installs valves, water heaters, faucets, and sinks.
7. Responds to
reports of alarms, leaks, suspicious odors, electrical problems, power outages, HVAC problems, or elevator malfunctions; may be required to
respond after normal working hours.
8. Scrubs and/or strip waxes floors; cleans and hoses off building exteriors, walkways, and stairs;
cleans and polishes wood furniture.
9. Provides cleaning and maintenance assistance related to weather activities (i.e., minor flooding,
snow/ice removal, leaf/branch removal).
10. Inspects and repairs roofs, gutters, and downspouts; performs masonry duties, including
foundation, curb, footing, retaining wall, and walkway repair.
11. Completes maintenance work orders; organizes and implements custodial
support for special projects and activities at assigned sites.
12. Sets up and takes down equipment for special events and activities at
assigned sites; transports supplies to various locations for special events and activities at assigned sites; rearranges and moves office
furniture, as directed.
13. Operates maintenance equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jack, boom lifts, grade-alls,
tractors/ backhoes, flatbeds, liftgates, electric vehicles, and loaders; performs minor maintenance work on equipment, as needed.
14.
Maintains inventory of parts and supplies; locates vendors and orders parts and supplies as needed.
15. Repairs and replaces cafeteria
equipment, including walk-in freezers and refrigerators, ovens, meat cutters, garbage disposals, sinks, and drains.
16. Inspects, tests,
and repairs small and large appliances, smoke and heat sensors, fire alarms, emergency lighting; replaces batteries as needed.
17.
Performs tree and shrub trimming and removal; installs and repairs irrigation; conducts weed abatement; revegetation.
18. As assigned,
assumes responsibility for maintaining security of buildings and facilities; operates and maintains computer controlled locking system;
locks and unlocks doors.
19. Performs locksmith duties; installs, repairs, and replaces handled locksets, hinges, adjusting doors access
closures and remotes, doors, frames, panic bars, thresholds, cabinet hardware, padlocks, and latches; installs, troubleshoots, and repairs
electronic door mechanisms for the Door Access Control system; uses spreadsheets to calculate and pin cores for locks and to cut, copy, and
catalogue all keys used on the campus.
20. Uses a variety of software systems for tracking and maintaining data, including, but not
limited to, logging and tracking all assigned keys, to support lockbox for lockable key storage, and to operate, maintain, and edit building
door schedules for the Door Access Control system and all employee’s fobs.
21. Notifies Community Safety Department of suspicious
activity and/or persons in need of assistance.
22. Provides onboarding support, general work training, guidance, supervision assistance,
and directs activities of students or temporary employees.
23. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the
position.??



Minimum Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally
describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully
perform the assigned duties.


Knowledge of:

  • Federal, state, and local building/construction codes and
    standards.
  • Journey level electrical, plumbing, carpentry, locksmith, and commercial painting work methods, practices, techniques,
    and procedures.
  • Operation of boilers, chillers, air handlers, and HVAC systems.
  • Procedures, repairs, techniques, and
    concepts of mechanical and electronic air balancing, electrical and electronic systems, and energy conservation.
  • Operational
    characteristics of digital controls.
  • Small to large engine/motor maintenance and repair.
  • Water treatment techniques.
  • Concepts, practices, and techniques of fire prevention systems.
  • Equipment calibration techniques.
  • Principles and practices
    of record keeping.

    Ability to:

  • Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC systems.
  • Operate trucks,
    forklifts, scissor lifts, boom trucks, chain hoists, electric high-lift equipment, and maintenance equipment, including hand and power
    tools.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, blueprints, schematics, and building and fire codes.
  • Practice
    safety precautions, techniques, and procedures, including safe lifting techniques, “lock out/tag-out”, and safe handling, storage, and
    disposal of hazardous materials, including refrigerants.
  • Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
  • Perform basic record keeping functions.
  • Use computers and related technology sufficiently to perform the duties of the
    classification, including software or web-based work order system, to receive and report work needed and work completed.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, including, but not limited to, electronic communications via District
    assigned smart phone or personal computer (PC).
  • Follow oral and written directions.
  • Provide onboarding support, general
    work training, guidance, supervision assistance, and direct activities of students or temporary employees.
  • Establish and maintain
    effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Coordinate with staff and others to minimize delays or
    interruptions to District activities.
  • Respond to emergencies.
  • Work independently and collaboratively.
  • Apply
    District policies and procedures.

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
    Any combination of education
    and experience that demonstrates the required above knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Examples of ways to obtain the above knowledge
    and abilities could include, but are not limited to, the following:



    Education/Training

  • Equivalent to
    the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in electrical principles, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and
    air conditioning repair and maintenance.

    Experience

  • Three years of experience at the journey level in some
    or all of the following: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC trades.

    License/CertificatePossession of,
    or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe, each of the following:

  • Valid California Driver’s License.
  • Asbestos
    Awareness Training Certificate.
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program Certificate.
  • Forklift Certificate.
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness Certificate.
  • Locksmith Certificate.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND
    WORKING ENVIRONMENT
    The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an
    employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
    disabilities to perform the essential job functions.



    Environment: Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor
    environments; travel from site to site; exposure to heights, noise, dust, electrical energy, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, and gases;
    exposure to inclement weather; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces, including slippery or uneven surfaces.

    Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to perform moderately strenuous manual
    labor; to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; dexterity of
    hands and fingers to operate specialized hand and power tools and equipment; operate assigned equipment; to stand and walk for extended
    periods of time; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.


    Vision: See in the normal visual range with
    or without correction.

    Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without
    correction.


    Supplemental Information

    WHY SIERRA?

    • One of
      Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation
    • The Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice
      of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing
      students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our
      students, etc.
    • Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS)
    • 18 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter
      break)
    • 12 accrued paid vacation days per year (vacation accrual increases over time)
    • Competitive benefits
      package
    • Flexible work schedules may be available
    • Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4×10
      schedules
    • Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)

    Sierra College is a Community College
    located near Sacramento, California where a heavy emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936,
    Sierra College has focused on quality instruction and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra
    Community College District covers more than 3,200 square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as
    well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We serve over 17,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses,
    including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well as at two centers located in Grass Valley and Tahoe/Truckee. Our District prides
    itself on academic excellence.



    Sierra College has a strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty,
    staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must
    demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes
    persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented
    communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and
    policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on
    strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.

    As an institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap
    in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal
    candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and
    career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 17,800 students per term, where approximately: 23% of Sierra College’s students are
    Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American/Black, 2% are Filipino, 6% are Asian, 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, 8% are Multiethnic
    and 55% are White.



    The successful candidate will join a College dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods
    that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity
    by supporting ongoing professional development for students, faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on
    equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory
    Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity
    summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students.

    Need Help With Your Online Account?


    • Use the online
      https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7279863&targetURL=.

      Examples Of Functions and Tasks


      REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
      The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not
      perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address
      business needs and changing business practices.

      1. Mops and vacuums floors; empties trash cans; cleans windows, mirrors, and
      partitions; cleans and disinfects restrooms; cleans classrooms and restocks supplies, as necessary.
      2. Performs journey level electrical
      duties; installs, maintains, and repairs industrial and commercial electrical distribution systems, wiring for energy management systems,
      and fixtures, including ballasts, lighting control systems, motors, heaters, generators, switchboards, and pumps.
      3. Repairs, modifies,
      and adjusts computer-controlled HVAC equipment scheduling and temperature settings.
      4. Installs, tapes, and textures drywall; paints,
      varnishes, or stains walls, doors, floors, and furniture; lays carpet and linoleum; repairs drop ceilings.
      5. Performs journey level
      carpentry duties; designs and builds walls, structures, display cases, shelves, and tables; installs doors and fences, including electronic
      door mechanisms and automatic doors; installs and repairs locks and latches.
      6. Performs journey level plumbing installation and repair;
      unclogs and repairs sewer lines; installs valves, water heaters, faucets, and sinks.
      7. Responds to reports of alarms, leaks, suspicious
      odors, electrical problems, power outages, HVAC problems, or elevator malfunctions; may be required to respond after normal working hours.

      8. Scrubs and/or strip waxes floors; cleans and hoses off building exteriors, walkways, and stairs; cleans and polishes wood furniture.

      9. Provides cleaning and maintenance assistance related to weather activities (i.e., minor flooding, snow/ice removal, leaf/branch
      removal).
      10. Inspects and repairs roofs, gutters, and downspouts; performs masonry duties, including foundation, curb, footing,
      retaining wall, and walkway repair.
      11. Completes maintenance work orders; organizes and implements custodial support for special
      projects and activities at assigned sites.
      12. Sets up and takes down equipment for special events and activities at assigned sites;
      transports supplies to various locations for special events and activities at assigned sites; rearranges and moves office furniture, as
      directed.
      13. Operates maintenance equipment, including forklifts, scissor lifts, pallet jack, boom lifts, grade-alls, tractors/
      backhoes, flatbeds, liftgates, electric vehicles, and loaders; performs minor maintenance work on equipment, as needed.
      14. Maintains
      inventory of parts and supplies; locates vendors and orders parts and supplies as needed.
      15. Repairs and replaces cafeteria equipment,
      including walk-in freezers and refrigerators, ovens, meat cutters, garbage disposals, sinks, and drains.
      16. Inspects, tests, and
      repairs small and large appliances, smoke and heat sensors, fire alarms, emergency lighting; replaces batteries as needed.
      17. Performs
      tree and shrub trimming and removal; installs and repairs irrigation; conducts weed abatement; revegetation.
      18. As assigned, assumes
      responsibility for maintaining security of buildings and facilities; operates and maintains computer controlled locking system; locks and
      unlocks doors.
      19. Performs locksmith duties; installs, repairs, and replaces handled locksets, hinges, adjusting doors access closures
      and remotes, doors, frames, panic bars, thresholds, cabinet hardware, padlocks, and latches; installs, troubleshoots, and repairs electronic
      door mechanisms for the Door Access Control system; uses spreadsheets to calculate and pin cores for locks and to cut, copy, and catalogue
      all keys used on the campus.
      20. Uses a variety of software systems for tracking and maintaining data, including, but not limited to,
      logging and tracking all assigned keys, to support lockbox for lockable key storage, and to operate, maintain, and edit building door
      schedules for the Door Access Control system and all employee’s fobs.
      21. Notifies Community Safety Department of suspicious activity
      and/or persons in need of assistance.
      22. Provides onboarding support, general work training, guidance, supervision assistance, and
      directs activities of students or temporary employees.
      23. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.??

      Minimum Qualifications

      QUALIFICATIONS
      The following generally describes the
      knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the
      assigned duties.



      Knowledge of:

    • Federal, state, and local building/construction codes and standards.
    • Journey level electrical, plumbing, carpentry, locksmith, and commercial painting work methods, practices, techniques, and
      procedures.
    • Operation of boilers, chillers, air handlers, and HVAC systems.
    • Procedures, repairs, techniques, and concepts
      of mechanical and electronic air balancing, electrical and electronic systems, and energy conservation.
    • Operational characteristics
      of digital controls.
    • Small to large engine/motor maintenance and repair.
    • Water treatment techniques.
    • Concepts,
      practices, and techniques of fire prevention systems.
    • Equipment calibration techniques.
    • Principles and practices of record
      keeping.

      Ability to:

    • Operate, maintain, and repair HVAC systems.
    • Operate trucks, forklifts,
      scissor lifts, boom trucks, chain hoists, electric high-lift equipment, and maintenance equipment, including hand and power tools.
    • Read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, blueprints, schematics, and building and fire codes.
    • Practice safety
      precautions, techniques, and procedures, including safe lifting techniques, “lock out/tag-out”, and safe handling, storage, and disposal of
      hazardous materials, including refrigerants.
    • Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
    • Perform
      basic record keeping functions.
    • Use computers and related technology sufficiently to perform the duties of the classification,
      including software or web-based work order system, to receive and report work needed and work completed.
    • Communicate clearly and
      concisely, both orally and in writing, including, but not limited to, electronic communications via District assigned smart phone or
      personal computer (PC).
    • Follow oral and written directions.
    • Provide onboarding support, general work training, guidance,
      supervision assistance, and direct activities of students or temporary employees.
    • Establish and maintain effective working
      relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
    • Coordinate with staff and others to minimize delays or interruptions to
      District activities.
    • Respond to emergencies.
    • Work independently and collaboratively.
    • Apply District policies and
      procedures.

      EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
      Any combination of education and experience that
      demonstrates the required above knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Examples of ways to obtain the above knowledge and abilities could
      include, but are not limited to, the following:

      Education/Training


    • Equivalent to the completion of
      the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in electrical principles, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, and air conditioning
      repair and maintenance.

      Experience

    • Three years of experience at the journey level in some or all of the
      following: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC trades.

      License/CertificatePossession of, or ability to
      obtain within a reasonable timeframe, each of the following:


    • Valid California Driver’s License.
    • Asbestos Awareness
      Training Certificate.
    • Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Program Certificate.
    • Forklift Certificate.
    • Hazardous
      Materials Awareness Certificate.
    • Locksmith Certificate.

      PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING
      ENVIRONMENT

      The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
      the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
      job functions.

      Environment: Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to
      site; exposure to heights, noise, dust, electrical energy, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, and gases; exposure to inclement weather;
      work and/or walk on various types of surfaces, including slippery or uneven surfaces.


      Physical: Primary functions
      require sufficient physical ability and mobility to perform moderately strenuous manual labor; to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and
      twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized hand and
      power tools and equipment; operate assigned equipment; to stand and walk for extended periods of time; and to verbally communicate to
      exchange information.

      Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.


      Hearing:
      Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

      Supplemental Information

      WHY
      SIERRA?


      • One of Aspen Institute’s Top 150 Community Colleges in the nation
      • The
        Accrediting Commission recognized Sierra “for its exemplary practice of providing personnel with opportunities for continued professional
        development in order to meet its mission.” This includes providing students and employees with a robust set of programs, events, and
        conferences related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our students, etc.
      • Public Employee’s Retirement System
        (PERS)
      • 18 paid holidays (including extended time off during the winter break)
      • 12 accrued paid vacation days per year
        (vacation accrual increases over time)
      • Competitive benefits package
      • Flexible work schedules may be
        available
      • Currently during summers, some employee groups participate in 4×10 schedules
      • Qualifying Employer for Public
        Service Loan Forgiveness (in most cases)

      Sierra College is a Community College located near Sacramento, California where a heavy
      emphasis is placed on academic excellence and student success. Since its founding in 1936, Sierra College has focused on quality instruction
      and meeting the evolving needs of the students and communities that it serves. The Sierra Community College District covers more than 3,200
      square miles and serves the Northern California foothill counties of Placer and Nevada, as well as parts of El Dorado and Sacramento. We
      serve over 17,000 students throughout the region in both on-ground and online courses, including students at our main Rocklin Campus as well
      as at two centers located in Grass Valley and Tahoe/Truckee. Our District prides itself on academic excellence.

      Sierra College has a
      strong commitment to the achievement of equity and inclusion among its faculty, staff, and students and values the rich, diverse backgrounds
      that make up the campus community. A strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with
      successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds. This includes persons with disabilities, various gender identities and sexual
      orientations, as well as individuals from historically underrepresented communities and other groups. Our District is committed to providing
      strategies for success and proactive student-centered practices and policies focused on eliminating equity gaps to ensure the District
      provides an inclusive educational and employment environment focused on strategies for success and equitable outcomes for all.



      As an
      institution, Sierra College is committed to eliminating the equity gap in all student populations with dynamic, learner-centered practices
      and policies that fully engage the college community. The ideal candidate will share the College’s commitment to helping its racially and
      socioeconomically diverse students succeed in their degree and career objectives. Currently, Sierra College enrolls 17,800 students per
      term, where approximately: 23% of Sierra College’s students are Latin(o)(a)(x)(e), 3% are African-American/Black, 2% are Filipino, 6% are
      Asian, 1% are American Indian/Alaskan Native, 8% are Multiethnic and 55% are White.

      The successful candidate will join a College
      dedicated to the use of culturally responsive strategies and methods that meet the varying needs of our students, faculty, staff, and
      surrounding community. Sierra College demonstrates its commitment to equity by supporting ongoing professional development for students,
      faculty, and staff. These opportunities include trainings and workshops on equity and inclusion, active Academic Senate standing committees
      concerned with student success and equity, a Presidential Equity Advisory Committee (PEAC), culturally responsive student engagement
      centers, support for our undocumented and AB540 students, campus-wide equity summits, a robust set of programs, events, and conferences
      related to equity-mindedness and supporting the success of our diverse students.



      Need Help With Your Online
      Account?

      • Use the online Help Guide or contact the NEOED Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 if you need
        assistance with your online applicant account.
      • Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday
        through Friday.


      If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@sierracollege.edu.


      He
      lpful Tip:

      Please note that as described above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of
      and experience with successfully supporting individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for
      these knowledge, skills, and abilities.

      Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies
      practiced and/or evidence of the responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cultural diversity of community
      college student populations throughout their application materials (including application and documents uploaded, if any).


      Please
      see the https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=7279863&targetURL=.

      Helpful Tip:
      Please note that as described
      above a strong candidate for this position must demonstrate a profound understanding of and experience with successfully supporting
      individuals with varying backgrounds; and therefore, hiring committees assess candidates for these knowledge, skills, and abilities.


      Applicants may want to consider incorporating culturally-inclusive/equity-minded strategies practiced and/or evidence of the
      responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, socioeconomic, and cult


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