Maintenance Technician

This type of work involves the performance of semi-routine duties in connection with cleaning and repairs to and maintenance of buildings and grounds requiring many diversified skills such as carpentry for woodwork repairs, plumbing repairs, HVAC and electrical repairs, and painting work.

Responsibilities:

• Independently performs a wide range of building and equipment repairs and maintenance functions, calling for physical exertion frequently.
• Ensures the building and its systems remain clean and in working order.
• Repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures and pipes, including toilets, sinks, drains, valves, and controls. Unclogs clogged fixtures and pipes using a variety of powered and non-powered sewer machines and augers.
• Digs holes to uncover leaks and, once found, repairs leaks in pipes and valves.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and gas ranges, including tasks such as replacing burner controls and switches, electrical heating elements, door handles, and gaskets, and rewiring electrical ranges.
• Troubleshoots and repairs/replaces electrical systems and components, including switches, outlets, lighting fixtures, circuit breakers, fuses, and electrical wiring.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED, supplemented by vocational/technical school training in carpentry, electricity, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and/or related, with journeyman-level skill in one of the recognized building trades
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in building and grounds maintenance, building construction, or related experience
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting of objects, e.g., lift 100 lbs. from the ground to waist level
• Ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools used in the carpentry, electrical, and plumbing trades
• Must be willing and able to provide after-hours emergency coverage. This requires the employee to carry a cell phone while on call.