Maintenance Technician I & II, Facilities and Campus Services

External Applicants: 

Please ensure all required documents are ready to upload before beginning your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any additional materials specified in the job description.

Cover Letter and Supporting Documents:

• Navigate to the "My Experience" application page.

• Locate the "Resume/CV" document upload section at the bottom of the page.

• Use the "Select Files" button to upload your cover letter, resume, and any other required supporting documents. You can select multiple files.

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Job Description Summary

Level I - Working under direct supervision, assist with general and preventive maintenance services as directed to ensure proper operation of campus facilities, operations, and services.

Level II - Working under minimal supervision, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, performs reactive and preventive maintenance services to ensure proper operation of campus facilities operations. This person is expected to be fully proficient in their respective trade.

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Job Description
We offer a Monday - Friday schedule, 5 weeks of paid time off plus holidays, uniforms, safety shoes, and more!

University benefits such as health/dental/vision/retirement can be found here: https://hr.wfu.edu/benefits

Essential Functions:

• Electrical: performs/assists with repairs to electrical systems, outlets, and cords; assists with installation of motors and belts; responds/assists with responses to all electrical work requests; performs/assists with preventive maintenance on electrical equipment as scheduled.  

• Plumbing: stops overflowing and clogged toilets; unstops showers and sinks; assists with repairs to valves, gaskets, and lines (this includes but is not limited to water, sewer, steam, and condensate lines); responds/assists with responses to all requests for plumbing service as directed; responds/assists with performing preventive maintenance on plumbing equipment as scheduled.    

• HVAC: responds/assists with repairs to all types of industrial HVAC equipment – this includes responding/assisting with repairs on fan coil units; changing filters and fan belts; opening HVAC drains; responding/assisting with responses to all work requests for HVAC needs; also includes responding/assisting with preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment as scheduled. 

• Carpentry: responds/assists with work on carpentry repairs on doors, door hardware, windows, storm window fabrication, walls, shelving, and other carpentry repairs as needed.   

• Painting: responds/assists with patching, caulking, priming, staining, and painting ceilings, walls, doors, windows, and other items as needed.    

• Act in the capacity of a general maintenance technician in assigned buildings, performs/assists with preventive maintenance tasks, and work orders.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Functions

• This position may be designated as essential personnel to support business continuity during campus emergencies, disasters, or other special needs as directed by management. Essential personnel are subject to recall inside/outside their normal schedule. Additional details can be found in the Wake Forest University Policy on Weather and Other Unusual Conditions.

• Provide excellent service to internal and external department customers. 

• Reports all matters of safety to the appropriate Supervisor and to the Safety Director if necessary.

• Follows all University and departmental policies and procedures.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Level I