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Position Summary:
Housekeeping Description:
Performs daily cleaning duties in accordance with standard procedures of the Housekeeping Department. Uses cleaning equipment, including automatic floor machines, commercial vacuums, wet mops, large wringers and other necessary equipment, tools, chemicals, and supplies. Dry and wet mop floors. Scrub and buff floors with rotary and other machines. Vacuum carpets to clean and control bacteria. Transport trash from rooms and other collection points to the pick-up area. Perform cleaning of restrooms, labs, classrooms, offices, walls, lighting fixtures, and windows inside and outside. Move furniture and set up meeting rooms. Assist in cleaning emergency spills that are observed or as requested. Maintain assigned equipment for cleanliness and request repairs when needed. Report the need for repairs to building equipment, furniture, building, and fixtures.
Grounds Description:
Maintain grounds on campus property. Repair structures and equipment, performing one or more of the following tasks: Cut grass using tractors, walking-type or riding mowers. Trim hedges and edges around walks and flowerbeds using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools. Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth using shears and other hand tools. Spray lawns, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer or insecticide. Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Water lawn and shrubs during dry periods, using hose or activating sprinkler system. Pick up or cart away leaves, paper, or other litter. Clean debris from walks, driveways, roads, or parking lots using blowers and brooms. Repair and paint fences, gates, benches, tables, guardrails, and buildings. Assist in the repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Job Function, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with minor electrical work and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with minor plumbing maintenance to provide operable and efficient plumbing.
• Assist with minor HVAC work and preventative maintenance.
• Assist with ordering and maintaining inventory of custodial supplies.
• Assist with purchasing materials from vendors and maintaining inventory of stored materials.
• Assist with special assignments or activities on campus or at any of our instructional sites.
• Assist with painting, carpentry, and masonry work.
• Ability to operate complex machinery and use hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform work to industry standards and building codes.
• Ability to work in inside and outside environments.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities.
• Secure appropriate tools, equipment, or supplies and assist with tasks, activities, or problems related to maintenance, buildings, and grounds.
• Prolonged standing and frequent bending and stooping.
• Ability to operate maintenance and ground equipment.
• Ability to operate forklifts or other small equipment.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Director of Facilities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Five years experience in related maintenance work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to function under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and state laws regarding accidents and losses of personnel or property.
• Ability to use standard computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Teams.
• Ability to interact with faculty, staff, and administrators.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Trenholm State Community College online employment application.
• A current resume, including three (3) references.
• Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION
Neither a resume nor an application is appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. “Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Minimum Qualifications” section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.
EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.
This employer participates in E-Verify.

Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
15 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days
260

Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 12.59% (effective 10/01/22)
Tier II – Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 12.59%(effective 10/01/22)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 11.44% (effective 10/01/22)

Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA.

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans.