What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN position at Rochester University?
JOB TITLE: Lead Maintenance Technician
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTS TO: Director of Operations
UNIVERSITY MISSION: Rochester Christian University prepares students for professional and personal success as they serve in God's world.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Maintenance Technician is an experienced, dependable and hard-working team member with previous experience completing maintenance service and repairs independently and as part of a team. The position also serves as the lead contact for campus operations when the Director of Operations is unavailable. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, responsible for completing maintenance requests by diagnosing issues and making repairs in a timely and professional manner.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- 2 - 3 years of technical, vocational or on-the-job training in the following areas: HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or carpentry.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- High school diploma or GED
- Preferred HVAC license and/or applicable certification. At the discretion of RCU, additional compensation may be awarded depending on the licenses/certification.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- General maintenance of current offices, dorms and academic buildings
- Service and repair small machines
- Complete electrical and plumbing repairs/replacement
- Complete drywall, painting, and carpentry work
- Perform heating and cooling repairs/replacement
- Complete campus grounds work and housekeeping requests as needed
- Perform proactive / preventative maintenance projects as requested
- In the absence of the Director of Operations, direct and oversee the work of others
- Promote an inclusive Rochester through demonstration of our Diversity Statement. Participate in developmental activities to increase understanding and awareness of issues related to diversity, equity and inclusion both individually and as related to my field of work, profession or discipline.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Display a positive, proactive attitude toward delivering superior customer service
- Ability to lift 75 pounds or more as needed
- Attention to detail and completing quality work
- Ability to maintain a consistent, reliable work schedule
- Availability for after-hours/weekend emergency maintenance calls and snow removal
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to drive a snowplow truck, shovel and salt sidewalks
- Ability to operate lawn equipment to include commercial mowers
- Possess a proactive sense of urgency to complete work orders
- Computer skills to use work order system
- Supportive of the University mission. Indicators of this support include a demonstrated personal faith in Jesus Christ and being active in a local church.
