Title: Temporary Hourly: Building Monitor

Position Type: Temporary Hourly

College: Pikes Peak State College

Campus: Fort Carson Education Center (PPSC Military & Veterans Program) 

Location: Colorado Springs

Salary Range: $16.50 per hour

Who We Are:

Pikes Peak State College is the largest and most diverse college in the Pikes Peak region, serving students with a wide range of goals, experiences, and responsibilities. Our students include recent high school graduates, working adults, military-affiliated students, parents, first-generation students, career changers, transfer students, and lifelong learners.
Our mission is to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all, with a focus on student success and community needs. We fulfill that mission by creating affordable, flexible, and accessible pathways that help students transfer to four-year institutions, enter the workforce, advance their careers, and build better futures close to home.

As the needs of our students, employers, and communities continue to evolve, so do we. PPSC embraces innovation that is human-centered, ethical, and focused on student learning. Through strong workforce partnerships and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, we prepare students not only for today's opportunities, but for what's next.

We're looking for people who are passionate about access, collaboration, innovation, and student success. Whether you work in the classroom or behind the scenes, your contributions help create opportunities that change lives.

At PPSC, our vision is simple: Students Succeed at PPSC.

Job Summary:

This position unlocks the Education Center and classroom 208 for Pikes Peak State College instructor and students. The building monitor remains in the building for the duration of the class, ensuring the building remains secure. Assists the instructor with any classroom issues and reports problems with technology to the MVP Assistant Director. Empties classroom trash as needed.

Once the class has ended, this position verifies the classroom is locked, all internal lights are off, the building is empty, and secures external doors.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Unlocks the Education Center and classroom 208 for scheduled classes; secures all internal and external doors, shuts off lights, and verifies the building is empty at the end of the shift.

Remains in the building for the entire duration of the class to ensure continuous safety and security.

Assists Pikes Peak State College instructors with classroom setups or immediate needs.

Identifies and reports any classroom technology or equipment problems directly to the MVP Assistant Director.

Maintains classroom cleanliness by emptying trash as needed.

Competencies/KSAs:

Security & Safety Focus: Ability to maintain a secure environment, monitor building access, and safely secure facilities.

Problem-Solving & Communication: Capability to assist instructors with immediate classroom needs and clearly report technical or facility issues to management.

Reliability & Dependability: Commitment to remaining on-site for the full duration of shifts and consistently performing opening/closing checklists.

Customer Service: Friendly and helpful demeanor when assisting instructors and students.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

Ability to successfully gain and maintain access to a federal/military installation.

Strong sense of reliability and punctuality.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision during evening or weekend class hours.

Basic communication skills to effectively report technical issues and interact with staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in facility monitoring, security, or property management.

Prior experience working in an educational or college campus environment.

Basic troubleshooting skills with classroom technology (projectors, computers, AV equipment).

Selection Process:

Applications are accepted until position is filled. This is a temporary part-time hourly position, not to exceed 28 hours per week.

Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.

Visa support is not available for this position.

Application Instructions: 

Application must be submitted online.  Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration.  A complete application will include:

Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
 
Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred.  Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.  

Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position

Additional Information/Benefits:

Retirement

Pikes Peak State College participates in Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA)  contribution rates. State employees are required to a mandatory contribution of a percentage of their salary to the plan, and the college contributes a percentage as well. While you are enrolled in PERA, you do not pay Social Security. In addition, there are supplemental retirement plans available through three other vendors.

Leave Programs

Temporary hourly employees earn one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.

Temporary hourly employees are eligible for the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI).