| Location | Childersburg, AL |
| Salary | $42,484–$59,541 Per Year |
Maintenance Specialist
Salary
$42,484.00 - $59,541.00 Annually
Location
CACC - Childersburg - 34091 US Highway 280, Childersburg, AL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
08354
College/Division
CACC-701020-Building and Equipment Maintenance
Opening Date
08/03/2026
Closing Date
8/14/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location
Central Alabama Community College
Position Summary
The Maintenance Specialist is responsible and performs custodial duties, general maintenance, grounds upkeep as required of campus facilities and general maintenance at college locations as assigned.
This position is based in Childersburg, AL
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Cleans, sweeps, mops, vacuums, dusts, polishes, deodorizes, sanitizes, and removes trash in offices, classrooms, bathrooms, halls and other areas in all college buildings.
Cleans lavatories and toilets with using cleansers and sanitizing solutions.
Disposes of waste paper and other discards; collects and places trash in appropriate trash pickup area.
Supervises and transports inmates as instructed.
Locks and unlocks campus buildings.
Sweeps steps and sidewalks adjacent to buildings
Shampoos or spot cleans carpets and rugs, using a rug shampooing machine, brush or cloth and cleaning solutions.
Ensures adequate supply of materials and supplies are available.
Performs basic facility maintenance duties.
Assists with grounds maintenance as assigned (mows, trims, edges, landscaped areas as assigned.)
Inspects assigned areas and corrects or reports safety hazards.
Cleans and maintains grounds, paved areas, paths, walkways and stairways.
Clears weeds and brush in underdeveloped grounds areas.
Maintains inventory of materials and supplies and prepares material and equipment estimates for assignments.
Maintains work sites in a clean and orderly condition.
Safely operates college vehicles and maintains a variety of hand and power landscaping tools and equipment, including hand and riding mowers, tractors, sprayers, hedge trimmers, weed eaters, chainsaws, rollers, pruners, ladders and other tools.
Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment.
Secures worksites from traffic hazards as necessary.
Prepares basic records and reports of completed work, vandalism, maintenance requests.
Directs campus visitors to and answers inquiries about the location of buildings and properties.
Serves as campus courier delivering and exchanging campus mail at designated times as assigned.
Participates and serves on various committees and attends meetings as instructed.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Adheres to the policies, rules, and standards of Central Alabama Community College, Alabama Community College System, accrediting agencies and federal regulatory bodies.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid Alabama drivers license is required.
Knowledge of custodial and maintenance practices, procedures and equipment is required.
Knowledge of proper use, minor maintenance, and repair of hand and power landscaping and grounds maintenance tools and equipment used in grounds work is required.
Knowledge of safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work assignment is required.
Ability to use independent judgment and initiative in daily work activities is required.
Ability to read and interpret label instructions, maps and specifications is required.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective, cooperative and professional relationship with all employees and students is required.
Ability to work flexible hours as assigned is required.
Experience in performing custodial, grounds maintenance and/or buildings maintenance is preferred.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a completed application by the deadline date in order to be considered for the position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure the application is complete and all required documentation is attached. Application material may not be submitted by fax or email.
A complete application consists of the following:
Completed Central Alabama Community College online application.
Current resume.
Applicants must travel at their own expense. Central Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
The College reserves the right not to fill the position in the event of budgetary or operational constraints.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified.
BACKGROUND CHECK:
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check.
Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Central Alabama Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding the position.
More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
Central Alabama Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all post-secondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Central Alabama Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
Central Alabama Community College participates in the E-Verify system to verify employment eligibility for all newly-hired employees.
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 Teachers Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
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.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year 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 Years Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (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. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. 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 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
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. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip
Premium amounts:
Tobacco Usage Premium
The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.
Wellness Premium
The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.
If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.
Optional Coverage Plan Premiums
Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).
Duty Hours
(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)
Tuition Assistance
This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.
Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:
Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.
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