Maintenance Technician I

Western Michigan University

Description

Responsible for performing repairs and maintaining all School of Medicine property and equipment through scheduled, non-scheduled, and emergency maintenance procedures. Functions as a member of the facility management team and assists in all areas of facility management as requested.

BENEFITS

Wellness reimbursement.
Continuing education and tuition reimbursement.
Employer-funded retirement plan.
Two medical plan options: PPO and High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with employer HSA contribution.
Flexible work solutions based on position and department.
Up to four weeks of PTO accrual beginning in year one.
Paid holidays.
Paid volunteer time.
Paid preferred holiday.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs repairs and preventative maintenance under supervision.
Responds to calls in a timely manner.
Closes work orders.
Performs plumbing repairs under supervision.
Performs carpentry repairs including painting, drywall work and hardware installation; under supervision.
Maintains water treatment and storage under supervision.
Performs general maintenance, custodial, and trash removal.
Participates in Emergency Response Team, as needed.
Maintains standards of quality control and safety throughout the building.
Maintains property landscaping.
Organizes special events and completes room set-up.
Availability to work occasional overtime on weekends or evenings to complete time sensitive projects.
On-call for evenings and weekends once a month, rotating with other team members.
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalency
One to three years of experience in general maintenance required.
Considerable knowledge of welding, plumbing, carpentry, basic electricity, and locksmith preferred.
Proficiency in hydraulics, construction material assembly, pump operation, and air handling system maintenance preferred.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS:

Current Michigan Driver's License required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must be available for 24-hour service calls.
Analytical skills necessary to repair or modify equipment.
Ability to organize work efficiently and effectively.
Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
Knowledge and proficiency using PC and Microsoft Office.
Ability to interpret, comprehend, and transmit complicated and detailed instructions accurately.
Able to perform duties independently, with a minimal need for direct supervision.
Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.
Ability to accept and apply feedback.
Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize priorities in organization of work flow.

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