Maintenance Technician - Full-time

Perform a variety of work in the general maintenance and repair of buildings, facilities, and equipment to provide a safe and functional environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform routine maintenance on HVAC units, troubleshoot, install, repair and replace when needed
• Performs repairs and maintain structures such as floors, showers, sinks, walls, roofs, and carpets
• Troubleshoots, adjusts, and repairs locks on doors, cabinets, desks, and closets; door hinges and key slots
• Changes filters on heating, ventilating, and air conditioning units
• Services appliances, kitchen, and emergency equipment; installs appliances; reports mechanical malfunctions and determines appropriate action
• Moves furniture and equipment including installing cubicle partitions
• Sets up and tears down for campus events
• Responds to alarm calls during and after regular work hours
• Ensures campus environment is safe and working properly
• Performs basic rough and finished carpentry work in the construction and repair of structures such as partitions, walls, doors, window frames, office furniture, and shelves
• Removes broken glass, putty or plastic; replaces windows and door hardware; replaces or arranges for replacement of glass for windows, doors, and light fixtures
• Performs basic electrical installation and repair work in wiring for switches, outlets, plugs, cables, power circuits and appliances; repairs lighting systems; inspects electrical systems for unsafe conditions
• Identifies and performs basic repairs of plumbing leaks or breaks; opens clogged lines and drains; replaces washers and other minor parts; maintains and monitors septic system; applies and prepares various surfaces for paint, enamel, lacquer, varnish, or stain; repairs wall coverings
• Conducts HVAC rounds to inspect operation of systems, including weekends as necessary
• Shares scheduled on call duties
• Assists the Grounds and Housekeeping Departments as necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Possess essential knowledge, skills and abilities to explain, demonstrate, and perform, with or without reasonable accommodations, the duties and responsibilities of the position

• Performing general maintenance and using basic skills in carpentry, plumbing, glass replacement, painting, masonry, appliance repair, and electrical wiring
• Operating and maintaining tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities
• Maintaining work and maintenance logs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds)
• Climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolds
• Stand or walk for long periods of time
• Stand, walk, sit, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Work in an external environment with exposure to inclement weather, and varying temperatures

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Able to comfortably lift 50 lbs

Preferred qualifications:

• 18 years or older