Senior Technician Facilities and Grounds

Location, Job Title, Benefits

Rocky Vista University in Ivins, UT has an opening for an

Senior Technician Facilities and Technician (Full-Time)

To be considered for this position applicants should submit a resume/cover letter and salary requirements on our Careers page at www.rvu.edu.

SALARY:

$27.20 - $33.25 per hour, the posted salary range represents the minimum to the midpoint within RVU’s compensation plan. RVU’s full compensation structure provides a minimum to a maximum range.  The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill, knowledge, experience, education, and credentials.

BENEFITS:

RVU offers a full benefits package that includes Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee’s contribution. Join us in an environment where in-office work is the primary focus, complemented by hybrid work flexibility for eligible positions.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence: We are Rocky Vista University (RVU), a diverse, equitable, and inclusive healthcare education university that recognizes, values, and respects the commonalities and differences reflected in our students, staff, faculty, and alumni. We strive to be compassionate healthcare educators and practitioners who embrace and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion.

RVU is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Primary Purpose

The Facilities and Grounds Sr. Technician is responsible for, under general direction of the Manager of Facilities and Grounds, the planning, coordination, and overseeing the operation of RVU Utah facilities, including custodial and grounds, HVAC system monitoring, and the safety and coordination of campus usage. This position provides back up and support to the Manager of Facilities and Grounds, and all Technicians in the department. The Sr. Technician position will provide necessary training to the Facilities, Landscape, and Custodial Technician positions. This position reports to the Manager of Facilities and Grounds.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist in or coordinate the planning and decision-making for maintaining the safety, utility and appearance of RVU Utah.
• Performs preventive maintenance on building systems, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and control systems and-related components.
• Assist in creating a schedule of regular evaluations of the-facility, and regular maintenance.
• Oversees and makes recommendations for improvements and modifications associated with Facilities and Grounds.
• Monitor and maintain HVAC and Lighting Management Systems, including scheduling of their use, with assistance from the Facilities and Grounds Technician.
• Assists the Manager and all technicians in developing and maintaining a plan for 24-7 coverage relating to building usage, custodial, grounds, maintenance, safety and emergencies.
• Ensure operation, and upkeep to vehicles and equipment owned by RVU.
• Assist all technicians in the usage of facilities by RVU Utah personnel/groups and organizations within the university: set-ups, take-downs, and clean-up.
• Identifies repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors while participating in the estimates and evaluations of project costs, monitors work of vendors or contractors to assure compliance-of with facility maintenance standards.
• Monitors inventory, orders supplies, maintains records and logs of daily activity.
• Maintain a broad working knowledge of materials and systems related to RVU facilities.
• Comply with Federal, State, and Local code.
• Provide training of Facilities and Grounds staff during weekly planning meetings.

Marginal Job Functions

• Assist administration, faculty and staff in special projects as needed under the direction of the Manager.
• Continue education programs through HVAC and electrical vendors, keeping RVU Utah up to code standards related to electrical needs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good organizational skills – ability to come up with processes and follow up.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing inclusive excellence and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor.
• Ability to work with confidential material with discretion and a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team-based diverse environment.
• Demonstrate effective time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of drywall repair and painting.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion and lift up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to ascend and descend ladders of various heights.
• Understanding of SHARPs and Biohazard material disposal procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in supervision of maintenance and operations and/or facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
• Some knowledge of Trane HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of Net2/Paxton controls or similar system.
• One (1)-three (3) years Electrical/electronic experience.

Final applicant will be required to pass background check and drug screening.

Qualified applicants will be contacted. There may be an additional video interview for you to complete. Please watch your email including spam and promotions folder.

Rocky Vista University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the University.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others;

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language;

• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels;

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties;

• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to, pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.;

• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.

careers@rvu.edu

Salary : $27 - $33