Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

The Facilities department seeks a Facilities Technician to assist in the operations, maintenance, and repairs to the University's buildings and grounds as well as light HVAC repairs. The typical work schedule is an 8-hour shift during a 40-hour work week. Some overtime required.

• Responsible for general maintenance including painting
• Completes facilities work and room set-ups initiated by faculty, staff, and students
• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains the building systems and facilities as required
• Assists with the completion of small-scale carpentry projects
• Performs repairs of doors, hardware, and basic locksmith tasks
• Completes light electrical repairs to appliances, fixtures and switches
• Completes light plumbing repairs to water and sewage systems including replacement of fittings and clearing of stoppages
• Repairs and replaces of glass, tile, screens, locks, drapes
• Assists in removal of snow and ice as needed
• Assists in small office moves
• Carries out preventative maintenance tasks as assigned
• Participates in the on-call rotation for emergency situations such as inclement weather or mechanical failures
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor

Required:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• A valid driver's license
• Basic knowledge of all building systems (HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical)
• Basic carpentry skills and working knowledge of building materials, size, and nomenclature
• Ability to work with hand tools
• Basic computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with peers
• Ability to manage and multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Must be able to communicate and read English, follow verbal and written instruction
• The ability to occasionally work off-hours and weekends

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must be able to lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to crawl under desks
• Must be able to be constantly exposed to weather conditions
• Must spend considerable time on feet
• Must be available in the event of an emergency