Job Details

Professional Expert - Operations Support (PC)

Position Number: 6468329
Location: Porterville, CA
Position Type: Facilities Management

Professional Expert - Operations Support (PC)

Kern Community College District

Salary: $41.53 Hourly

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: FY25-2600004

Location: Porterville, CA

Department: Maintenance & Operations

Basic Function

This is a professional expert, short term temporary opportunity.

The Operations Support Professional Expert is responsible for providing expert level support for Maintenance and Operations projects and functions involving building maintenance, repair, grounds, and facilities.

Representative Duties

Professional Expert - Operations Support for Maintenance & Operations

Assists with planning, organizing, and directing activities and operations involved in inspection, maintenance and repair of college buildings, grounds, outdoor, and athletic facilities.
Assists with plans and collection and disposal of waste materials.
Assists with internal and external use of facilities logistics.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure maintenance, construction, and operations do not interfere with student learning and support.
Plan and coordinate repair and minor remodeling construction projects; inspects completed projects. Ensure that work complies with applicable codes and standards
Serve as the campus point of contact to architects, engineers, project and construction managers, inspectors, and construction companies
Support facilities including prioritize, process, and assign work orders; assure completion.
Research and recommend purchase of new equipment and materials.
Develop and administer annual plans and budgets related to areas of assignment.
Maintain periodic inspection program of buildings and facilities to assure compliance with applicable fire, safety, security, and sanitary codes and regulations.
Develop recommendations and coordinate in-service training programs for Maintenance and Operations personnel.
Provide high level support for coordination of facilities planning and construction.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's Degree, preferably with emphasis in civil or mechanical engineering or equivalent experience; Three years' experience in responsible leadership positions; Increasingly responsible, successful experience involving building and grounds maintenance and repair; and Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability backgrounds of community college students and employees.

Completed application packet must include:

Completed Online Application for Employment form
Resume
Letter of Interest
Reference List (at least three)

Knowledge & Abilities

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by August 27, 2025 are assured consideration. The College reserves the right to extend time limits or re-initiate the recruitment/selection process at any point.

Completed application packet must include:

Completed Online Application for Employment form
Resume
Letter of Interest
Reference List (at least three)

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements. 2024 EEO Plan (Download PDF reader)

Note: The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity. The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices._ Discrimination Free Work Environment
The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

All applicants must apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/kccd/jobs/5039682/professional-expert-operations-support-pc. Emails will not be accepted.

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