Maintenance/ Trades Assistant

This position works as a Maintenance and Trades Assistant for the College's Facilities & Operations Grounds Unit performing landscape maintenance activities, with a specific focus on weed control using manual methods and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods.

Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.

Landscaping Duties

• Performs various grounds maintenance activities related to weed removal by mechanical and manual methods as directed; includes extended periods of high activity manual weeding while bending, squatting, and sitting
• Performs various grounds maintenance activities related to the optimization of plants, trees, and landscape arrangements as directed; activities may include pruning, plant removal or relocation, new plantings, the application of natural treatments, soil amendments, and mulch
• Performs activities on a cyclical maintenance schedule of daily landscaping zones; works diligently and conscientiously to complete all assigned duties within each days landscaping zone

• Performs various maintenance activities under the direct or indirect guidance of a Facilities & Operations lead worker or Supervisor. Activities may support or assist maintenance and repair related to the following trades: custodial, grounds, roofing, plumbing, locks, doors, windows, automotive, grounds equipment, furniture repairs, carpentry, painting – especially in response to seasonal demands
• Promotes a positive, supportive, high energy, team oriented work environment
• Demonstrates an ability to work both independently, and in a small team environment, toward the completion of tasks to a described outcome and quality level

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. The information provided on your application will be used to determine step placement upon hire. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others

• Experience using integrated pest management principals in the performance of landscape maintenance activities
• Bilingual English/Spanish

*Please Note: As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications. 

 Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.  

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/   For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE 

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR-
  • Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
    

• This is a 100%, 12-month classified assignment of the A4 band and grade
• All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
• Upon hire must successfully complete a physical agility test
  
• Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon or Washington residency as a condition of employment.
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment. 
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 
Medium Work:   Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution committed to an environment free of discrimination and harassment. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, whistleblowing, genetic information, domestic abuse victim, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under federal, state or local laws.