Maintenance Technician

Description

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, a Maintenance Technician must possess a variety of skills encompassing many of the construction trades. Maintenance Technicians may paint one day, fix a leaking faucet the next, and then assess a roof leak later in the day. Maintenance Technicians will spend most of their time evaluating, maintaining, and repairing building systems, infrastructure, and even some groundskeeping tasks. The job involves general upkeep, troubleshooting, repairs, performing routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance, and recordkeeping of performed tasks. Maintenance Technicians must always remain aware of their limitations and request the services of their supervisor, or a licensed professional when they lack expertise or local ordinances require it.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Duties are performed on campus and off-site as needed.  Working effectively and collaboratively in a team environment is a must.  Working conditions are as follows:

Working indoors and outdoors is required. When working outdoors, may be subject to inclement weather. The work may be strenuous at times and may include lifting heavy objects, and standing, stooping, and kneeling for long periods. Risks include injury from falls, burns, cuts, and exposure to inclement weather. Workers must follow strict safety procedures to avoid injuries.

This is a non-exempt, full-time, regular position. The typical schedule for this position is: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 – 5:30 with a 30-minute paid lunch.

Overtime may be required as necessary.

SALARY RANGE:  $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, prescription, 401(k) with profit share and matching, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plan, employee assistance plan, paid sick leave, vacation, 12 paid holidays, 4-day work weeks and more.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. 
• Must be willing to consent to a drug test. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: (*Candidates who possess bolded qualifications will receive priority consideration.)

• Two years of assignment-related maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed herein.
• Documented experience using a variety of manual and power tools. 
• Documented experience with Microsoft Outlook and Word and computerized database programs.
• Demonstrated experience with carpentry techniques and methods of installation and construction.
• Demonstrated experience performing routine, preventative, and corrective building maintenance for commercial properties.
• Demonstrated experience with irrigation installation, operation, and repair.
• Demonstrated experience with basic electrical, mechanical, and plumbing.
• Pesticide license and forklift operator license.
• Have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Follow oral and or written instructions and carryout assigned tasks to complete construction, landscaping, and facility improvement projects.
• Have good attendance; communicate and interact effectively with employees, students, vendors, and visitors.
• Understand and apply basic math and accurately read a ruler and tape measure to perform job duties.
• Complete maintenance work requests using computer and mobile based FMX.
• Follow operating procedures and work standards to ensure safety in all aspects of maintenance duties.
• Perform all aspects of grounds maintenance including the application of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers pruning, trimming, mowing, edging, picking up yard waste and debris, pulling weeds, irrigation system install, repair, and maintenance, and operation of grounds equipment.  
• Inspect buildings, equipment, and systems to identify any issues.
• Perform a wide variety of routine, preventative, and corrective building maintenance, repairs, and services to guarantee functionality.
• Maintain inventory records for equipment and supplies.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate repairs with vendors and service providers.
• Operate, maintain, and repair a wide variety of manual and power tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Maintain facilities, grounds, shop, and storage sites in a clean and orderly condition.
• Construct, assemble, disassemble, repair, move, and install a variety of furnishings and fixtures.
• Load, unload, and deliver shipments using a pallet jack, hand truck, and forklift.
• Read floor plans and technical diagrams to properly maintain building and grounds operating systems.
• Perform event set-up and clean-up.
• Strip, wax, and burnish floors.
• Remove snow and ice from parking lots, sidewalks, and buildings, during and after business hours.
• Secure facilities, equipment, and property as required.
• Communicate effectively in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner with students, employees, faculty, and the general public.
• Identify and report needed repairs, malfunctions, and improvements around campus to keep operations and appearance top notch. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Medium to heavy work requiring prolonged or repeated use of hands and wrists, standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and frequent lifting and carrying of 50lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Salary : $22 - $24