Job Description

Location: Fort Lewis College, Durango Colorado

Pay Rate:

19.16 USD

Position Summary:

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. June 4, 2026.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Fort Lewis College has transitioned to Workday. Apply for this position by going to this link:

Please note that wee do not accept applications through any other online job application website or app.

Starting hourly rate is $19.16 per hour.

Physical Plant Services (PPS) supports the educational and public service programs of Fort Lewis College through the delivery of effective operational support, maintenance services and the management of the College's facilities construction program. Services are provided by the Service Center, Custodial Services, Electrical Systems, Electronic Equipment Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, Equipment Maintenance, Mechanical Systems Maintenance, Structural Maintenance and Planning, Design & Construction work units.

This position will provide general labor services for Physical Plant Services with special emphasis on materials handling, minor vehicle and equipment service, grounds duties, custodial duties, snow removal and assisting other work units within the department

This position is an essential services position and required to work during inclement weather, campus special events and emergencies. This position is eligible for overtime when preapproved by the supervisor, eligible for call back pay, shift differential when applicable and is covered under the Colorado Partnership for Quality Jobs & Services Act.

Job Description:

Minimum Qualifications

• no experience necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in a higher education institution
• Work experience with an online work order system
• Basic vehicle maintenance experience
• Basic equipment maintenance experience

Required Competencies

• Basic computer skills for timesheet entry, online training courses, work orders, emails and SDS sheets
• Reading, writing and oral comprehension
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Active listening skills
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet ever changing demands
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch for extended periods of time
• Ability to tolerate noise, vibration and work in inclement weather
• Ability to respond appropriately to supervision
• Follows policy and procedures and fully cooperates with supervisors and coworkers
• Ability to work and communicate with internal and external customers to meet the needs in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service

Conditions of Employment

• A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check as a condition of employment. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with Fort Lewis College policy.
• A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a post offer evaluation of lifting abilities.
• This is an essential services position and must be able to work during inclement weather, special events, and emergencies. If the campus is closed due to inclement weather, this position must be able to get to work on time to assist with weather emergencies.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license. Must be in possession of the license at the time of application.
• A final job offer is contingent upon the satisfactory review of the driving record by the College insurance agent and the satisfactory driving record must be maintained throughout employment in order to drive a campus vehicle.
• Must be able to exert 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.
• Must work in proximity to moving, mechanical parts.
• May encounter exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Works with the following environmental conditions: Exposure to weather, extreme cold, extreme heat, wet and/or humid conditions, noise, vibration and atmospheric conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation, that affects the respiratory system, eyes or the skin.

JOB DUTIES

Material Handling 55%

• Set up & break down equipment for special events and athletic events including transport, layout, set up and take down tables, chairs, risers, platforms, curtains, tents, canopies, floor protectors, etc.
• Assist with trash and recycling for the campus. Pick up and empty trash containers on campus and deliver refuse to central containers utilizing truck or service cart.
• Move office furniture and campus equipment as requested utilizing hand trucks, dollies and other moving devices.
• Assembling/ disassembling office furniture as required for transport or final set-up

Vehicle and Equipment Service 25%

• Set up & break down equipment for special events and athletic events including transport, layout, set up and take down tables, chairs, risers, platforms, curtains, tents, canopies, floor protectors, etc.
• Assist with trash and recycling for the campus. Pick up and empty trash containers on campus and deliver refuse to central containers utilizing truck or service cart.
• Move office furniture and campus equipment as requested utilizing hand trucks, dollies and other moving devices.
• Assembling/ disassembling office furniture as required for transport or final set-up

Grounds 5%

• Set up & break down equipment for special events and athletic events including transport, layout, set up and take down tables, chairs, risers, platforms, curtains, tents, canopies, floor protectors, etc.
• Assist with trash and recycling for the campus. Pick up and empty trash containers on campus and deliver refuse to central containers utilizing truck or service cart.
• Move office furniture and campus equipment as requested utilizing hand trucks, dollies and other moving devices.
• Assembling/ disassembling office furniture as required for transport or final set-up

Snow Removal 5%

• Set up & break down equipment for special events and athletic events including transport, layout, set up and take down tables, chairs, risers, platforms, curtains, tents, canopies, floor protectors, etc.
• Assist with trash and recycling for the campus. Pick up and empty trash containers on campus and deliver refuse to central containers utilizing truck or service cart.
• Move office furniture and campus equipment as requested utilizing hand trucks, dollies and other moving devices.
• Assembling/ disassembling office furniture as required for transport or final set-up

Assist Other Work Units in Physical Plant Services 5%

• Provide general labor support to other shops as needed. May operate basic hand tools, circular saw, jog saw, and drills.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email ( dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us ), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov ; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Notice to Prospective Employees:
The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy
• Sexual assault policy
• Campus security policies
• Campus/community resources
• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment
• Where to find registered sex offender information
• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
• Reporting crimes

The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at: Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See .

Other discrimination questions

Office of the Equal Opportunity Coordinator
David Pirrone
165 Education Business Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
230 Skyhawk Station
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7049 mgillman@fortlewis.edu

Information about Fort Lewis College's alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Work experience placement, Work at office, Afternoon shift

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