Plant Preventative & General Maintenance Technician

A Plant Preventative & General Maintenance Technician ensures Facilities machinery and equipment operate safely and efficiently by performing diverse repair and upkeep tasks, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions, and executing repairs on mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems to ensure safe, efficient and aesthetic operation. Works across multiple building systems and trades. They diagnose issues, replace worn parts, maintain, and comply with safety regulations (OSHA/MSHA) to minimize equipment downtime. Handle routine electrical, plumbing, and HVAC jobs using various hand and power tools. Serves as a lead resource for complex work, supports project planning, and provides mentoring and guidance to other technicians. This position is considered to be essential and may require coming in when the University is closed due to inclement weather.

Duties/Responsibilities

(50%)

• Preventive Maintenance: Conduct regular & routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and adjustments on motors, pumps, HVAC and other miscellaneous facilities equipment, perform preventative maintenance procedures on building mechanical equipment and building structures on a scheduled basis: inspect belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, grease bearings, seals, etc.; repair or replace broken parts. Perform routine servicing of equipment or facilities to prevent unexpected breakdowns and extend asset lifespan.

• General Maintenance: Performs work to assist other trades, including, but not limited to, plumbers, electricians, and carpenters. Perform repairs and maintenance tasks in minor carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and mechanical trades, requiring basic skills but not a license or journeyman experience.

• Provides equipment & building condition assessments and recommends lifecycle actions.

(25%)

• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose mechanical and electrical failures, dismantle equipment, and replace defective parts (drives, fans, motors, pumps, bearings/shafts, etc.) Makes independent decisions on repair vs. replace; performs major overhauls.

• System Maintenance: Service pneumatic, and plumbing systems, including air compressors and HVAC.

• Emergency Response: Address urgent requests and troubleshoot equipment failures to facilitate repair.

(10%)

• Utilize building automation/energy management tools to diagnose system performance issues and support occupant comfort and operational efficiency.

(10%)

• Documentation: Maintain maintenance records, log repairs, and manage inventory of spare parts and supplies. Utilize the computerized facilities maintenance system to track work orders, repairs, log preventive maintenance, materials/supplies and service time.

(5%)

• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety procedures (lockout/tagout), maintain a clean workspace, and ensure equipment compliance with environmental and company standards. Cleans equipment and maintains mechanical rooms. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or apprenticeship is strongly preferred.

•  Education: Vocational training/certification combined with 5+ years’ experience with building systems.

• Experience: Previous experience in industrial maintenance.

• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and control systems. Ability to diagnose malfunctions and determine necessary repairs.

• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift heavy objects (50+ lbs.), work at heights, and work in varied environmental conditions.

• Communication: Ability to report to management and demonstrated capacity to work with a wide range of individuals/staff. Effective communication with operations teams.  

• Tools: Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments. 

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• State Issued Driver’s License, Clean MVR

Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Trade or vocational school graduation and two years of experience in one or

  more of the building trades, or a combination of training and experience equal to

  eight+ years.

• Knowledge of MEP systems, building codes, and construction practice