JOB SPECIFICATIONS
 
Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician
Employee Category: Full-time Hourly
Employee Classification: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Sunday thru Thursday
Rate of pay: 20.00
 

Facilities Maintenance Technician

General Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Technician should possess the necessary skills to carry out a range of building maintenance routines and tasks. This technician will report directly to the Facilities Director and be responsible for performing tasks in one or more of the following areas: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, landscaping, carpentry, occasional janitorial duties, and more as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Campus inspection of buildings, grounds, plumbing, electrical systems, and equipment to ensure a well, safe, maintained environment, identifying hazards, and defects.
• Performing minor repairs, and able to troubleshoot, light fixtures, ballast, fuses, replacement of light bulbs
• Assist with the maintenance and troubleshooting on the HVAC systems. Annual and Semi- Annual Preventive Maintenance Program
• Complete maintenance service tickets as assigned and in a timely manner
• Identify and perform basic service and repairs on plumbing fixtures and leaks, unclog toilets and drain lines
• Identify and assist with carpentry and repair work
• Operation of a variety of machinery, both hand and power equipment, including saws, drills, and various tools
• Inspection and service of door hardware (locks and closures) and doors operational functionality
• Installation of outlets and light switches
• Assist with loading, unloading, storing of supplies, moving furniture, and equipment.
• Wearing proper safety protective equipment while performing job duties (i.e., goggles, helmet, back brace, knee pads)
• Adjustment of hours and/or weekend work may be required and/or occasional overtime
• Communicate effectively in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner with students, staff, and the public
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision

Qualifications & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of proper safety techniques and procedures while using chemicals, power tools, hand tools and equipment
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques
• Ability to operate equipment
• Understanding of methods, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in maintenance, repair, and electrical work
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions
• Ability to perform work independently

Physical Demands
 

Required to stand, walk, use of faculties to control/handle equipment and attention to your surroundings. Occasionally required to sit, climbs ladders, squat, stoop, kneel, reach forward and above your head. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds (with assistance).