Maintenance Technician II (HVAC Technician)

External Applicants:

Please ensure all required documents are ready to upload before beginning your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any additional materials specified in the job description.

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• Locate the "Resume/CV" document upload section at the bottom of the page.
  
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Job Description Summary
Working under minimal supervision, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, perform reactive and preventive maintenance service to ensure proper operation of campus facilities operations. This person is expected to be fully proficient in their respective trade.

Wake Forest Facilities and Campus Services offers a Monday - Friday work schedule with no travel and generous PTO, benefits, and retirement plans. Tools, uniforms, and work shoes are provided.

Job Description

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions:

• Electrical: perform repairs to electrical systems; performs installation of motors and belts as needed; respond to electrical work requests as needed; perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment as scheduled.
  
  
• Plumbing: stops overflowing and clogged toilets; unstops showers and sinks; performs repairs to valves, gaskets and lines (this includes but is not limited to water, sewer, steam and condensate lines); respond to work requests for plumbing services; perform preventive maintenance on plumbing equipment as scheduled.
  
  
• HVAC: performs maintenance and repair on all types of industrial HVAC units; Performs HVAC maintenance functions such as: changing filters and fan belts; adjusting dampers and valves, opening HVAC drains; responding to work requests for HVAC issues; performs preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment as scheduled. Understands and operates Building Management Control Systems.
  
• Carpentry: perform carpentry repairs on doors, door hardware, windows, storm window fabrication, walls, shelving, and other carpentry repairs as needed.
  
  
• Painting: perform patching, caulking, priming, staining and painting ceilings, walls, doors, windows and other items as needed.
  
  
• Ability to serve as a general maintenance technician in assigned buildings, preventive maintenance tasks, and work orders.
  
• Ability to work with and communicate with those who are subtly or obviously different from oneself.
  

• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Other Functions:

• This position may be designated as essential personnel to support business continuity during campus emergencies, disasters, or other special needs as directed by management. Essential personnel are subject to recall inside/outside their normal schedule. Additional details can be found in the Wake Forest University Policy on Weather and Other Unusual Conditions.
  
  
• Provide excellent service to internal and external department customers.
  
• Reports all matters of safety to the appropriate Supervisor and to the Safety Director if necessary.
  
• Follows all University and departmental policies and procedures.
  

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Ability

• High school diploma plus specialized training with five to ten years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• Proficient knowledge and skills in the preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of building systems as needed. These systems include, but are not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and building interiors. Specialization in specific areas may be required.
  
• Valid driver license with a good driving record; must be insurable.
  
• Ability to effectively communicate in English with students, faculty, and staff.
  
• Ability to read, understand and abide by all safety policies and procedures.
  
  
• Ability to effectively utilize computer software and systems to communicate, monitor, interface, and troubleshoot systems as required.
  
• Ability to utilize an Ipad or similar device to work with our Maintenance Management System.
  
• Heavy work. Talking, hearing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or visual inspections of small parts or devices. Subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside. Subject to hazards.
  

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills Abilities

• Technical license and/or certification preferred.
  

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for own work only.
  
• May be called upon to train entry level technicians or those who have a different specialty.
  

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement
Full time
Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.


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