Plant Operations Staff 

Below you will find all open plant operations staff positions.  If nothing appears, there are no available listings.  Please note that a background check is required on selected candidates. Westminster College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Listing:

Manager of Maintenance and Grounds

Part-Time Custodian

Job Title:
Manager of Maintenance and Grounds
Job Type:
Full-Time Staff

Job Summary:
Under general direction and guidance, is responsible for the management of the day-to-day operations of maintenance and grounds operations.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Associates Degree in related field. Extensive experience may be substituted for the degree.
Experience: Six years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in facility maintenance and/or construction.   
Skills: Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of physical plant operation, maintenance and repair of planning, scheduling, supervision and safety practices. Ability to manage, plan and administer maintenance and grounds operations; to supervise the work of others; to maintain operating costs and other records and make necessary operation and progress reports; to oversee planning for repairs, alterations and construction, grounds and landscaping; to deal effectively with a variety of people.
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Description:
  • Manage and direct all technical and administrative aspects of the maintenance operations to our campus facilities – including interior and exterior maintenance.  Carriy out a computerized, preventive maintenance program for facilities and related equipment; provide routine and emergency maintenance, service calls and maintenance service requests in an efficient and effective manner. 
  • Manage and direct work accomplished with in-house forces and contracting of overload or work which requires specialized expertise beyond in-house capabilities.
  • Manage the grounds and landscape services providing grounds care, care of trees and other plantings; maintenance and snow removal of walkways, driveways and parking lots. 
  • Manage other supporting services for special functions and events at the college.
  • Manage maintenance and grounds operations within budget allocations.
  • Ensure organizational compliance with applicable codes, rules and regulations.
  • Responsible for the effective supervision of skilled and semi-skilled work force and supervision of contractual maintenance and grounds services.
How To Apply:

To apply, candidates should submit an application, resume, cover letter and contact information for at least three references to: Deanne Aholt, Human Resources, 501 Westminster Ave, Fulton, MO 65251; deanne.aholt@westminster-mo.edu. Confidential inquires may also be directed to Ms. Aholt at 573-592-5039. EOE. M/F/V/D.



Job Title:
Part-Time Custodian
Job Type:
Part-Time Staff

Job Summary:
This is manual labor associated with daily and non-routine cleaning of campus buildings and facilities.  Employees in this job classification are under moderate supervision and perform various duties requiring moderate physical strength.
Required Qualifications:
• Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Two years experience in the use of mechanical cleaning equipment preferred.
• Skills: Requires a general knowledge of cleaning practices and specific knowledge of how to mix and use cleaning chemicals; knowledge of safety procedures related to hazardous chemicals.
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Description:

·     Maintain facility flooring to established standards, by dust mopping, sweeping, spray-buffing, refinishing hard surface flooring; by vacuuming, spot cleaning, shampooing carpeted flooring following proper procedures.

·     Maintain above-floor areas to established standards by scrubbing and cleaning restroom fixtures, keeping restrooms supplied with soap and paper supplies; dusting, cleaning, washing walls, doors, windows, woodwork, and other above the floor surfaces following proper procedures.

·      Perform other related work to established standards by policing public areas and around the outside of buildings and facilities; removing trash from receptacles; setting up rooms for conferences, lectures, and special events; moving furniture; notifying immediate supervisor of equipment and facility items needing repair or replacement.

·     May provide guidance to work study students.

·     Equipment to be used: Vacuum cleaners, buffers, wet vacuums, auto scrubbers, carpet extractors, and typical custodial tools, equipment and supplies.

·     May provide assistance in other trades within Plant Operations as directed.

·     Some areas are hot, dirty, congested, and have tight working spaces.  May be required on occasions to clean messes requiring special precautions, following campus Bloodborne Pathogen procedures.

How To Apply:

To apply, candidates should submit an application, resume, cover letter and contact information for at least three references to: Deanne Aholt, Human Resources, 501 Westminster Ave, Fulton, MO 65251; deanne.aholt@westminster-mo.edu. Confidential inquires may also be directed to Ms. Aholt at 573-592-5039. EOE. M/F/V/D.