Maintenance Technician

Description

Maintenance Technician

POSITION: Maintenance Technician

SUPERVISOR: Director of Physical Plant

DEPARTMENT: Facilities Department

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Director of Facilities, this position is responsible for performing limited daily maintenance operations and activities in assigned areas. During the academic year, this position would be responsible for the setup/ tear down of events on campus. Additionally, this position would assume limited housekeeping duties including using the automatic sweeper in various locations. Develop effective work processes and solve operational problems. This position works on projects efficiently and effectively with the Maintenance Supervisor. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Surveys assigned work area to determine maintenance or construction needs; inspects work in progress for compliance with plans that are in place.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Responds to emergencies as requested; coordinates activities with other responders; directs the work of staff and utilization of resources to effective repairs and ensure the safety of the community.
• Communicate and effective interaction with coworkers, managers, subordinates, and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES FOR THE JOB

• High school diploma or GED with extensive knowledge in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Valid driver's license and be insurable for vehicle operation.
• Ability to understand complex written and oral instructions.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Skilled in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to order job materials and cost materials for jobs.
• Ability to use tools and operating equipment for the job intended.
• Ability to withstand exposure to vibrations and noise from machinery and to use appropriate safety equipment to minimize exposure.

BENEFITS

Tiffin University offers excellent benefits. All full-time employees of Tiffin University are eligible for our full-time benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with employer incentive contribution, Employer Paid and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 403b Retirement with Employer Match, Time Off (annual and sick leave), Observed Holidays, Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Interdependence: Fosters collaboration

Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills

Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's mission 

and values

Respect: Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse people and ideas together.

Entrepreneurship: Influences and inspires

We are firmly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our beliefs. Candidates who have worked with diverse faculty, staff, and students and can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests. Tiffin University actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working, and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Tiffin University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for employees, applicant for employment, students or applicant for admission, access to educational opportunities on the basis of race, religion, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, social-economic class, place of business, residence, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. 

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer