Maintenance Equipment Operator II at Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Holyoke Community College is housed on a multi-million-dollar, 135-acre campus, equipped with state-of-the art technology in specialized learning facilities. HCC serves over 9,000 students annually, and provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities, from sports programs to music festivals, for students and community members alike. The college's strongest assets continue to be an innovative spirit, a sincere concern for students and a commitment to strive for even greater success. These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.

Responsible for maintaining the roadways, grounds, foliage and common spaces of the campus. Responsible for the repair and maintenance of equipment needed to perform these tasks and assists in the maintenance of the College motor pool.

*A comprehensive list of duties may be found at the Massachusetts Human Resources Division- Classification Specification under the "Maintenance Equipment Operator" series. https://www.mass.edu/forfacstaff/classificationspecs/home.asp

Operates power-operated equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, sweepers, snow plows grass cutting equipment, and other equipment used in the upkeep of the grounds, roadways and forested areas.

Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as lubricating, fueling, cleaning and checking tire pressure, battery, oil, water and coolant levels, etc.

Operates equipment such as winches, chain saws, jackhammers and grinders.

May inspect work performed by contractors for compliance with specifications.

Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class II motor vehicle operator's license;


• Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of motor vehicles and power operated equipment used in the maintenance of grounds and roadways;


• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in the operation of motor vehicles and power operated equipment used in lawn and field care, snow removal, roadway maintenance and other related activities.

*A physical examination (at the College's expense) will be required of the candidate who is offered employment.


PREFERRED:

• Possession of a current Massachusetts Pesticide or Herbicide license.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position.

Full-time, AFSCME unit position. (2 positions)


Bi-Weekly Salary: $1,874.61. Grade 14; plus a comprehensive State benefits package.
Hours: 40 hours per week;
Funding Source: State



- All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.


- Pre-Employment Background check, including Criminal History will be conducted for all positions.

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

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