Facility Maintenance Technician

Position Summary:

• Performs skilled maintenance, repair, adjustment, and minor construction work in the trades to ensure that facilities are properly maintained and meet College standards. Duties may fall into a variety of trades, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy management, fire and life safety and keys/security systems.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties:

• Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.

• Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs.

• Plans repair work using buildings blueprints or equipment manual as needed.

• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.

• Performs routine maintenance on building systems.

• Maintain functionality of plumbing systems

• Cleans and assists with upkeep of the facilities.

• Orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Performance Competencies:

• Accuracy of Work, Decision Quality, Initiative, Results Oriented, Safety and Teamwork

• Education / Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Required Knowledge:

• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors or senior maintenance workers.

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMPs) and major trades, such as carpentry, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, is required.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Experience Required:

• 6 months to 3 years of experience in facilities maintenance, construction, or repairs within a commercial or industrial environment.

• Two years of education or training, or an associate degree, in the facilities maintenance trades, are preferred but not required.

• Skills / Abilities:

• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems.

• Working knowledge of tools, common appliances and devices.

• Manual dexterity and problem-solving skills.

• Read, comprehend, and work from plans and operating instructions.

• Ability to use basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, and custodial hand and electric powered tools.

• Demonstrated time management skills and including multi-tasking.

• Keep computerized records and prepare reports.

• Access and employ job related computer software (email, work planning, time-keeping) at an effective proficiency level.

• Interacts with various levels of staff, guests and vendors.

• Physical Activities and Requirements of this Position

  Finger Dexterity:

• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.

• Talking:

• Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.

• Average Hearing:

• Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.

• Repetitive Motions:

• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.

• Average Visual Abilities:

• Average, ordinary, visual activity necessary to inspect, prepare documents and products or operate machinery.

• Physical Strength:

• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 75 pounds

• Working Conditions:

• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.