Maintenance Technician

Job Title

Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This position assists and performs assigned tasks involved in the maintenance of buildings, grounds, and related equipment.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties

• Performs routine inside/outside painting; mowing, pruning and other landscaping tasks; moving furniture; making minor repairs to buildings and systems.
• Operates power equipment, mowers, and automotive equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance and upkeep of mechanical equipment and appliances.
• Assists with delivery and pick-up of materials by the Receiving Department.
• Performs routine custodial duties as needed.
• Observes safe working conditions.
• Always maintains professional appearance.

Additional Duties

Position will / may be required to open campus for daily operations, which may require work schedule flexibility. Availability for after-hours support, including evenings and weekends, may be required on occasion.

Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Facility Services

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Must have high school diploma or GED.

One (1) year of experience

Licenses and Certificates:

Valid state driver's license.

Must have a forklift operator certification or be able to obtain within 180 days of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of maintenance trades (carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical)
• Demonstrate a mechanical aptitude and be able to use tools and equipment necessary for the job.
• Basic computer skills include e-mail, web-based training, online forms and requests, as required.
• Can follow written and oral instructions.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands:

This job requires continuously talking or hearing, frequently standing, frequently walking, frequently reaching with hands and arms, frequently gripping, or feeling with hands, typing/repetitive movement, occasionally climbing or balancing, occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, occasionally sitting. Frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to indoor environment, outdoor environment, noise, extreme temperatures, vibration, moisture and/or humidity, dust, fumes, gases, electrical hazards, mechanical hazards, burn hazards, sharp objects/tools.