Facilities Floater - Keuka College : Job Details

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Description

The Facilities Floater plays a crucial role in maintaining the overall appearance, functionality, and safety of the campus facilities. This position involves a variety of tasks related to building maintenance, repair, cleaning, and event support.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Building Maintenance and Repair:

* Patch and repair walls and ceilings using drywall and joint compound.

* Paint or stain various surfaces including drywall, concrete, wood, and metal.

* Perform minor fixes such as carpet and tile repair, changing light bulbs, and replacing ceiling tiles.

* Address plumbing issues such as repairing toilets, showers, sinks, and unclogging drains.

* Grounds and Outdoor Maintenance:

* Maintain gardens and lawns by planting, weeding, trimming and watering.

* Operate maintenance equipment such as shovels, rakes, mowers, and landscape power tools,

* Event Setup and Support:

* Set up and take down tables, chairs, trash cans, stages, and drape piping for campus events.

* Assist with any moves on campus as needed.

* Cleaning and Sanitizing:

* Perform general cleaning tasks as needed.

* Restorative floor work including vacuuming, mopping, buffing, stripping, and waxing.

* Empty trash containers and maintain cleanliness throughout assigned buildings.

* General Support and Operations:

* Unload delivery trucks and distribute supplies accordingly.

* Report safety hazards or maintenance deficiencies to a supervisor.

Physical Requirements:

* Prolonged periods standing, walking, stretching, bending, climbing ladders, kneeling, and pulling.

* Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at a time.

* Must be physically able to operate power equipment.

* Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

* High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

* Proven experience in facility maintenance, repair work, and grounds keeping.

* Ability to operate and maintain various types of equipment and tools safely.

* Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

* Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and report issues.

* Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects and work outdoors in various weather conditions.

About Keuka College:

Keuka College, founded in 1890, is a liberal arts-based, private, four-year college in the heart of New York's Finger Lakes. The College offers small classes augmented by its trademark Field Period program - an annual, 140-hour experiential learning internship. Graduates leave with significant, real-world experience because of this immersion in experiential learning - long the cornerstone of a Keuka College education. The College's 290-acre campus hosts just under 1,000 students, approximately 220 employees, and more than 5,000 summer conference guests. It is the largest private employer in Yates County, where its annual regional economic impact is more than $110 million. With a home campus on the shore of Keuka Lake, satellite classes throughout New York, and international programs in China and Vietnam, Keuka College carries on the original mission of its founder, the Rev. Dr. George Harvey Ball, to educate young students and adult learners to bring strength to our nation and to help humanity. The College is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Keuka College is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, this job description lists only those responsibilities and qualifications deemed essential.

Salary Description

$18.00 per hour