Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Under the direction of the supervisor or designee, the Maintenance Technician performs semi-skilled building and equipment maintenance and construction tasks. The Maintenance Technician assists technicians on major repairs or new construction, installs, repairs, modifies, and maintains a variety of equipment and electro-mechanical systems used including ancillary and laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

Assist plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and other mechanical journeymen, in major repairs and maintenance; which may involve following blueprints and written instructions

Lubricate, clean, and paint mechanical equipment

Clean machinery, appurtenances and mechanical spaces

Build, install, and repair walls, ceilings and floors

Perform wall patching and painting

Assist in moving and setting up of furniture; as well as, other equipment and machinery

Maintain and repair maintenance tools

Perform all routine preventative maintenance inspection and adhere to set timetables for completion

Operate, troubleshoot, install, and repair all equipment and systems

Perform routine cleaning including washing, stripping and buffing floors, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, emptying trash, vacuuming carpets, dusting and replenishing paper supplies

Perform receiving, mail distribution, and courier services

Maintain records and pertinent data

Maintain spare parts inventory

Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

High School diploma

0-1 years of experience working semi-skilled building and equipment maintenance and construction tasks.

Working knowledge of construction and maintenance materials and equipment

Knowledge of tools and skill to perform work using hammers, wrenches, etc.

Ability to read instructions, blueprints, and/or specifications

General knowledge of piping, plumbing, ducting and electrical systems including the interpreting of schematics and ability to work from drawings and manufacturer instructions

Ability to travel to off-site locations.