Maintenance Technician

Working under the general direction of the Maintenance Manager, Technician will maintain a safe, attractive and comfortable environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the campus.  Will use knowledge and experience in the trades to conduct general building maintenance and repairs.  This is a seasonal, non-exempt position (Sunday – Thursday work week, Friday & Saturday off)

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of facility maintenance tasks involving the following skill trades: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, painting, and preventative maintenance scheduling.
• Installs, repairs, and maintains lavatories, sinks, toilets, urinals, wash basins, drains, gas and electric heaters/water heaters, water filters, water pumps, boilers, HVAC units, water valves, drinking fountains, and other plumbing systems.
• Repairs and maintains equipment, fabrication using arc welding, brazing and acetylene.
• Performs electrical repair such as installing light fixtures, light tubes, outlets, switches, and ballasts.
• Performs preventative maintenance on electrical, heating, air conditioning, motorized equipment, generators, and building alarm/building management systems.
• Maintains, repair, and troubleshoot appliances such as refrigerators, stoves, ovens, and dishwashers, etc.
• Competently and safely uses a variety of hand and power tools, as well as shop equipment. 
• Competently and safely performs tasks on building roofs and other exterior areas using and scaling extension and step ladders.
• Competently and safely operates motorized vehicles including vans, trucks, and tractors as needed.
• The duties described in this job announcement are intended only as illustrations of the basic types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma OR General Education Degree (GED) equivalent
• Ability to think clearly through processes, solve practical problems, understand and deal with daily variables, physical environments and conditions.
• Ability to understand, follow, and provide directions in oral and written English and diagram form.
• Team player who works well with others and is willing to contribute to the shared goals of the Maintenance team, the Facilities Services department, and the University.
• Willing to learn from supervisors and coworkers as appropriate in performing tasks more effectively and efficiently.
• Willing to share knowledge and experience with coworkers to contribute to shared goals.
• Communicates in oral and written form with coworkers in an effective and professional manner.
• Current driver's license and satisfactory driving record required and must be maintained
• Experience using hand and power tools and experience with shop equipment.
• Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Understand the importance of workplace safety and always works and operates equipment and tools in a safe manner.

Additional Position Information

• Open Until Filled
• Must be willing to consent to a background check<