General Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Description

The General Maintenance Technician is responsible for interior and exterior electrical construction and maintenance of all campus buildings, fire alarm systems, data and telephone wiring, HVAC controls wiring and exterior fixtures.  The General Maintenance Technician works collaboratively with the Facilities department to ensure work priorities are kept, work orders are completed and customers receive follow-up on their requests.  The General Maintenance Technician must possess excellent customer service skills and have a commitment to providing the best possible environment for education and student living.  

 The General Maintenance Technician is considered “essential personnel” and is required to provide various duties and maintenance services, including snow removal, during and outside normal working hours and during institution closures; and duties associated with emergencies, scheduled and unscheduled events. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

ESSENTIAL 

1. Maintain a safe campus environment by assuring that all electrical circuits, equipment and systems are functioning properly and are in good working order.   

1. Perform corrective, preventative and troubleshooting maintenance checks on all equipment prior to use.  

1. Install and repair electrical circuits, equipment, and systems, including sensors, fixtures, and programming.  

1. Install and maintain exterior lighting and conduit including parking lot lights 

1. Assist HVAC staff in wiring controls.  

1. Ensure work orders are filled out and completed properly and thoroughly; establish priorities based on campus needs. 

1. Respond to on-call and after-hours emergencies. 

1. This job requires the use of specialized and power equipment   

1. Obey all safety requirements and procedures at all times 

1. Perform preventative maintenance checks on all equipment prior to use 

1. Secure the work area and post proper safety notices for other users of the space prior to beginning work 

1. Equipment trouble-shooting 

1. Perform preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance (as required) 

1. Complete and fill-out work orders in a timely manner 

1. Ability to keep accurate records as required 

1. Assist other employees with projects (as required) 

1. Position is considered “essential personnel” and is required to provide various duties and maintenance services during and outside normal working hours and during institution closures; and duties associated with emergencies, scheduled and unscheduled events 

1. Snow removal as required 

1. Event set-ups and moves support as needed 

1. Complete other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

Education and Training 

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the maintenance profession 

• Journeyman General Maintenance Technician License or Master General Maintenance Technician License preferred. 

• High School diploma or GED required 

• Valid Driver’s License required  

 Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

• General knowledge and understanding of trades 

• Strong knowledge and understanding of basic drawings and blueprints 

• Basic proficiency with applicable technology including Microsoft word, internet, email applications, etc. 

• Demonstrated proficiency with specialized power equipment 

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and teamwork skills  

• Effective time management, organizational and prioritization skills   

• Able to communicate effectively with a diverse community and all levels of campus constituents 

 Physical Requirements and Working Cond