Maintenance Technician

divh2Maintenance Technician/h2pUnder the supervision of the Co-Director, this position performs unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance; repairs, maintains and improves university facilities and equipment./ppstrongResponsibilities:/strong/pulliPerforms general maintenance duties in assigned campus facilities and its associated components, including but not limited to walls, doors, windows, ceilings, stairways, roofs, fixtures, specialty equipment, furnishings, finish materials and millwork./liliPerforms general maintenance duties and operation of building systems and associated equipment./liliInteracts with staff, faculty and student organizations with maintenance requests in timely and professional manner./liliSupervises student workers as assigned by supervisor./liliAppropriately informs and schedules work with supervisor and building occupants prior to commencing work./liliMaintains assigned work orders and manages daily data entry./liliAssist in monitoring all work performed by outside contractors./liliCoordinates special projects as assigned by supervisor./liliKeeps accurate and complete records in logbooks, tags and equipment manuals and work order system./liliResponds promptly to requests for information from supervisors and department leadership./liliCleans and organizes work area./liliOperation of power equipment (e.g. forklift, bucket truck)./liliPurchases supplies as approved by supervisor./liliMoves furniture, equipment, building materials, etc./liliPerforms other related or special tasks as requested by supervisor./liliAssures that safety standards are used which comply with all University, Local, City, State and Federal regulations and guidelines./liliPicks up trash, leaves, and weeds, from sidewalks, flowerbeds, building entrances, and parking lots./liliRemoves snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, and parking lots./liliAssists in preparation of facilities for special events as needed./liliOn call 24-hours a day, 7-days a week to assist in handling campus emergencies, as notified by supervisors./li/ulpstrongQualifications:/strong/pulliKnowledge and skills at a level normally acquired through the completion of a high school education or equivalency./liliAt least three years of training or experience in maintenance repair work is required./liliKnowledge of maintenance repair work, including: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, associated hand and power tools and equipment, and appropriate safety practices./liliAbility to perform tasks in low, high, and tight spaces such as, closets, windows, crawl spaces under floors and above ceilings, stairwells, equipment rooms, building exteriors, and roofs./liliAbility to handle exposure to: dirt, dust, and grease, electricity, climatic weather, various chemicals such as drain cleaners, glues, paint, etc., equipment with moving parts and loud noise./liliPhysical Requirements: ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis./liliValid State of Ohio drivers license./liliAbility to use machine tools and equipment./liliAbility to drive and operate utility vehicles./li/ulpCapital University offers a rich benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, family education benefits, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and free parking./ppCapital University is an equal opportunity employer. Capital University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by the law./p/div