Preventative Maintenance Tech

Job Duties Document and manage campus building systems and components as part of the preventive maintenance program. Complete work orders, notify supervisors of equipment failures, and record notes, time, and materials in the work order management system. Maintain an up-to-date list of building equipment, determine service schedules, and monitor program effectiveness. Review manufacturer operation manuals to recommend optimal PM frequencies based on equipment age, use, and environment. Coordinate PM schedules with the integrated work management system (IWMS) and work closely with Trades, Maintenance Services, and Facilities Engineering to determine replacement cycles. Track and adjust service schedules using the building automation system (BAS) metrics. Assist in developing and managing the department’s building and grounds condition assessment program. Maintain accurate inventory of building components, assess wear and tear effects, identify premature failures, and forecast asset replacement, refurbishment needs, and cost estimates. Conduct in-field cost estimating and life-cycle cost analysis to determine economic benefits of maintenance strategies. Document physical descriptions, specifications, and a photographic dossier of building components, including observed deficiencies. Update databases, coordinate visual inspections with Trades and Maintenance Services and Facilities Engineering, and compile State reports to develop priority renovation and renewal needs. Operate mobile electronic devices to access, update, and complete work orders, ensuring all relevant information (action taken, labor hours, parts, materials, and cost items) is recorded accurately. Education and Experience A high school diploma or GED, completion of a technical training program in a maintenance trade equivalent. Minimum of two years related experience and/or training (building or equipment maintenance), or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Qualifications Basic knowledge of building systems and components. General knowledge of maintenance and repair processes and procedures for building systems and components. Basic knowledge of architectural, structural and building construction work methods, materials and practices. Knowledge of standards, technical specifications, regulatory codes and safety regulations pertaining to the work performed. Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, operating manuals, diagrams, and charts of a complex technical nature. Ability to operate instruments, tools and equipment related to the work assignments. Excellent communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills. Exceptional attention to detail, specifically in accuracy of calculations and completeness of data. Proficient in the use of personal computers for the preparation of detailed Building Condition Assessment reports. Knowledge and skill in computer applications and related programs in support of business activities. Experience with a work order management system is a plus. All employees at the College are expected to perform their jobs in a safe manner in accordance with best safety practices as prescribed by their department, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration training as provided by Facilities Management at the College of Charleston. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Must be able to perform manual labor and work outside in heat, humidity and inclement weather. Must be able to work in close quarters, climb ladders/stairs, enter/exit hatches, and work on rooftops. Must be able to work in areas of excessive heat/cold and lift or move furniture, objects and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Overtime and call back work is required after normal working hours and on weekends, as needed. May be required to be on campus prior to, during or and immediately following all emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, etc. A valid SC driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr