Maintenance Tech I - Estimator

Under the general supervision of the Director of Maintenance, the employee is responsible for project planning and estimating, project documentation review, material testing verification, material takeoffs, and drawings and project activities for building renovation projects encompassing all building trades, which may cost more than $1 million. The employee also performs complex and specialized building maintenance tasks in the areas of cabinetmaking, carpentry, building structural systems, roofing, and building finishes. In the absence of the Director of Maintenance, prioritizes tasks in an efficient and effective manner to ensure that renovation projects are not delayed and that maintenance activities are accomplished.

POSTING DATE: AUGUST 13, 2025

SALARY: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule E3 03 (range: $45,220 - $62,710 ).

ANTICIPATED START DATE: OCTOBER 1 , 2025

This position will be based initially at Wallace in Dothan, Alabama.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Project Planning and Estimating. Compiles empirical and detailed estimates on projects and maintenance jobs to assist in making maintenance decisions. Estimates cost, time and impact of project change order requests. Prepares sketches, drawings and layout to support renovation and construction projects performed by Maintenance Department employees, or contractors employed by the College.

1. Resolves planning and scheduling issues among specialty contractors; schedules specialty contractor performance of sequential functions for projects and works closely with the College Construction Manager to minimize delays and downtime.
2. Reads, interprets engineering drawings, construction specifications to perform material takeoffs, to estimate cost of projects, and contract modifications.
3. Prepares drawings, sketches, and layout of proposed work in existing facilities conforming to building codes, ADA requirements, Life Safety Codes, etc. These projects are normally under $50,000 and involve renovation or conversion of existing facilities.
4. Verifies adequacy and need for change order requests as compared to original project plans and specifications; reviews contractor proposals to determine the adequacy of proposals and the accuracy of costs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Building Maintenance Activities. Performs complex and varied building maintenance and renovation tasks in the cabinetmaking, carpentry, masonry, structural, and building finishes areas.

1. Performs tasks assigned by the Director of Maintenance through the use of an automated commercial work order system.
2. Constructs case work and mill work to finished conditions.
3. Repairs structural components such as framing and headwalls and installs building components such as doors and windows; constructs walls, partitions, and dividers. Works with wood, masonry, composition board, structural metal, and synthetic materials.
4. Makes emergency and minor repairs to roofing systems, including shingles, built-up membrane, and standing-seam metal; assesses repair requirements for roofing work to be performed by others and monitors such performance.
5. Installs building appurtenances such as audiovisual equipment, screens, special doors, and ceiling systems.
6. Installs door locks as well creating keys for new and old locks on campus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: Quality Assurance. Performs quality assurance functions, including sites visits, material verification, and inspections for complex multi-trade (carpentry, masonry, sheetrock, metal wall systems, painting, mechanical and electrical, finishes, etc.) renovation and construction projects involving building as large as 24,000 square feet and which can cost more than $1 million.

1. Ensures that the contractor provides the College with a complete quality project within the fiscal and time requirements defined.
2. Draws, sketches, and designs contract modification proposals for review and execution by contractors and architectural/engineering firms; estimates cost of proposals and time impact on project.
3. Verifies accomplishment of required material tests and reviews test reports. Schedules tests and witness sampling and performance to ensure testing validity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: General Operations. Performs general work and other activities to ensure efficient operation of campus power systems.

1. Troubleshoots building deficiencies and problems as repairs are required.
2. Orders parts, material, and equipment for repairs and inventory, planning for stock levels to keep buildings operational.
3. Operates motor vehicles in pick-up, delivery, and transportation of people and supplies.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: College Expectations. Dependability, attendance, punctuality, and a commitment to do the job right are essential at all times.

1. Reports to work on time, at appropriate workstation or department during all departmental/position scheduled work days and during all departmental/position scheduled work hours.
2. Understands that failure to report for work and/or reporting late without prior approval are unacceptable practices and will result in disciplinary action.
3. Performs a productive full day's work.
4. Ensures that service to students and the general public is top priority.
5. Demonstrates a considerate, friendly, respectful and constructive attitude toward fellow employees and students.
6. Adheres to all College and System policies and procedures.
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. High School diploma or GED equivalent is required.
2. Three years experience in general building maintenance and construction is required .
3. One year experience in maintenance/industrial equipment operation is required.
4. Possession of a current and valid driver's license is required .
5. Ability to perform strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, crouching or crawling in confined areas, and ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly and unassisted is required .
6. Ability to work non-standard and extended hours is required .

ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The President will appoint an Advisory and Interview Committee to include representatives of the College faculty and staff. This committee will employ appropriate procedures, including the review of application packets, interview, and demonstration of competency, to determine which applicants are to be recommended to the President for further consideration. From all the applications received, an advisory committee will select the applicants to be interviewed.

Applicants must travel at their own expense for interviews that are conducted in person. Application Procedures/Additional Information

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. A complete application packet must be received no later than 2:00 pm, Tuesday, September 2, 2025 . Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

1. Completed Wallace Community College employment application
2. Current resume
3. Cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the required qualifications.
4. Employment verification letter(s) verifying a minimum of three years experience in general building maintenance and construction and also verifying a minimum of one year experience in maintenance/industrial equipment operation. Letter(s) must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. If an employment verification cannot be obtained, i.e. business is no longer in operation, an applicant may submit copies of appointment letters or contracts or pay stubs or W-2 forms to verify the minimum required 3 years of experience.
5. Appropriate transcript identifying the applicant, institution, date degree conferred, and verifying the applicant has received the minimum High School diploma or GED. ( Copy of High School diploma WILL NOT be acceptable ) . NOTE : If employed, official transcripts will be required at that time.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: www.wallace.edu/employment

IF AT ANY POINT YOU HAVE PROBLEMS COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION, CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT WALLACE COLLEGE ...) PLEASE NOTE:

• ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SCANNED. It is recommended that you have digital (such as pdf) copies of your cover letter, resume, employment verification documents (if applicable), ALL required transcripts, and any other document identified in the vacancy announcement ready when you begin the on-line application process. You will be given the opportunity to upload these during the process. If you need assistance scanning documents, please contact:

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• WE DO NOT ACCEPT FAXED OR E-MAILED application materials.
• When you finish the steps to apply, you will receive an on-screen notice that you have successfully applied. HOWEVER, this notice does not mean your application materials are complete in accordance with the vacancy announcement. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they have submitted all necessary application materials in accordance with the vacancy announcement.
• All correspondence with applicants regarding the College's search process will be sent via e-mail.

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In ac cordance 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 receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. Wallace Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

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Wallace Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System, including postsecondary institutions under the control of the Board of Trustees, that no person in Alabama shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, or other classification protected by Federal or State law, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Wallace Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.