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About Rice :
Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally, and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lecture series, courses, and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff, and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in how we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community, and Excellence.
Position Summary :
The Maintenance Technician I performs semi-skilled work with limited oversight involving installation, troubleshooting, operation, repairs, and preventative maintenance of various equipment types on the facilities ranging from electrical systems, HVAC systems, plumbing systems, structural systems, and more. They will troubleshoot and diagnose issues in order to determine the correct course of action. They will perform preventative measures to maintain and prolong facility assets and equipment. They will inspect buildings regularly and address any maintenance issues immediately, along with providing accurate documentation. In addition, this position assists other maintenance, custodial, and specialty crafts when needed. General facilities maintenance including cleaning HVAC coils and ductwork, changing filters on HVAC units, cleaning machine rooms, maintaining lint‐collecting systems in laundry rooms, manual valve maintenance, equipment inspection and reporting, and disassembling or reassembling HVAC equipment such as air handlers and ductwork involving installation, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance of electrical systems.
The ideal candidate has a minimum of one year of demonstrated hands-on familiarity with facilities maintenance or specialty trade / craft (HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Power generation, manufacturing, etc.)
Workplace Requirements
This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person at F&CP PM Shop, Monday through Friday, from 6 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m. Per , work arrangements may be subject to change.
This role is classified as an essential position, requiring on-site presence to effectively carry out its vital functions.
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position, and the proposed salary range is $18.89 to $22.69 an hour, contingent upon qualifications and experience.
- Non-Exempt (hourly) positions under are eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements
1 year of experience and demonstrated hands-on familiarity with facilities maintenance or specialty trade / craft (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, power generation, manufacturing, etc.)Skills Basic repair skills and proper use of associated tools including drill / driver, screwdrivers, wrenches, ratchets, metering devices, water pump, vacuum pump, multimeter, tablet GUI, anemometer, and other instruments and technical equipment required to troubleshoot and analyze problems in electrical circuits or assemble and disassemble machinery Good verbal and written communication skills Organizational skills Basic ability to read mechanical blueprints and electrical schematic diagrams associated with equipment type Basic mechanical aptitude Basic computer aptitude Aware of NEC and NFPA and OSHA guidelines Time management skills Attention to detailPreferences
College or Trade School degreeExperience working in a team environmentJourneyman qualifications or equivalent in one of the technical crafts (electrician, mechanic, or air conditioning, plumbing, or pipefitting)Analytical skills, clear reasoning ability, and be trusted to work on his / her ownGood working knowledge of transfer switches, bus ducts and motorsAbility to build and sustain relationships with campus customers and focus on customer serviceA motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsCapability to fully understand sophisticated, state of the art interactive systems and the analytical ability to troubleshoot problems and develop solutionsGood computer skills including working with word processing software, spreadsheets and computerized maintenance management systemsValid Texas Driver’s License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment) required with no more than three moving violations or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past 5 yearsEssential Functions
Performs preventative maintenanceTroubleshoots and diagnose issues in order to determine the correct course of actionFor more complex issues, coordinates diagnosis and repair with supervisors and generates work ordersInspects, repairs, and cleans machinery, equipment, tools, and work areasMakes recommendations for materials and supplies needed to maintain inventoryAssists other Maintenance Technicians and craftsPerforms all other duties as assignedAdditional Functions
Enters work orders and daily work time on computerAssists in troubleshooting and repairing motor circuits, power circuits and electrical systems and equipment, including associated controls and alarmsGeneral facilities maintenance including moving furnishings, cleaning HVAC coils and ductwork, changes filters on HVAC units, cleaning coils on HVAC units, cleans machine rooms, maintaining lint‐collecting systems in laundry rooms, manual valve maintenance, equipment inspection and reporting, function tests, and disassembling or reassembling equipmentWorking Conditions
Physical Demands :
Must be able to lift loads no greater than 50 lbs.Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and work around confined areas with piping and wiring obstructions, as needed, to access equipmentRequires moderate to heavy physical activity, including bending, stooping, climbing, balancing, standing, and walking up to 8 hours per dayOccasionally required to enter utility tunnels and confined spacesPhysical Environment :
Requires exposure to high-pressure boilers and steam piping, high voltage electricity, high noise levels, rotating and other potentially dangerous equipmentRequires work in mechanical rooms, tunnels, labs, attics, crawl spaces, non-conditioned spaces, and dusty, dirty, and wet conditionsRequires personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety shoes, and safety glassesWork Hours and Travel :
After hours work may be required or other work outside the regular schedule may be neededAvailable on a continuous “on call” basis for response to problems and emergencies that affect campus operationsMay require periodic travel to classes, conferences, and vendor sites as neededEssential Personnel
This position is considered essential during a campus emergency. The incumbent in this position is expected to report to campus, provide the essential services designated and work under the overall direction of the Crisis Management Team for the duration of a campus emergencyRice Mission and Values :
Salary : $19 - $23
