Maintenance Specialist

Maintenance Specialist

The Maintenance Specialist works under the supervision of the Director of Physical Plant and is responsible for maintaining all campus buildings, grounds, and equipment. The Maintenance Specialist hours will start the 8hr workday from 7am through 3:30 pm as assigned. Some deviations from this may be required during events and activities on campus and will be assigned and adjusted as needed. This position is governed by departmental procedures and institutional policy.

Job duties and responsibilities include:

• Maintains campus buildings and structures. Perform general carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks as directed by supervisor. May include but is not limited to interior wall construction, painting, renovation tasks, install and/or repair doors/windows and door/window hardware, install electrical receptacles and switches, perform basic plumbing installation and repairs.
• Maintains campus fleet vehicles by performing general automotive maintenance tasks such as but not limited to properly and regularly changing oil and filters, maintain correct tire pressure and change tires as needed, maintaining proper fluid levels, repair/install brakes as needed, perform routine vehicle cleaning and making other repairs as necessary. Works with the Physical Plant Administrative Specialist II to maintain and track vehicle maintenance and repair records.
• Performs and assists with campus wide Preventative Maintenance program. Performs preventive inspections, maintenance, and measures as scheduled to prolong all campus building systems, structures, and to provide a safe and comfortable environment. Participates in and provides support for regular inspections of fire protection systems (sprinkler systems), fire alarm systems and regular elevator inspections and tests as directed by supervisor.
• Assists and provides support to the HVAC Skilled Tradesman in performing regular prevention procedures, such as quarterly HVAC filter changes, coil cleaning, inspections, and replacement of parts, as well as performing other related parts replacements and installations of thermostats, switches, timers, or other repairs where necessary.
• Assists with grounds maintenance needs, as necessary. Can include but is not limited to removing or planting plants and/or trees, removing grounds debris or other trash, replacing, and/or repairing in ground sprinklers, mowing and weed eating as assigned.
• Troubleshoots and performs small engine repairs. Maintains all equipment in good working order.
• Furniture moving and event set up. Moves classroom, lab, office, and other types of furniture upon direction. Assists in on and off campus events set up and take down. May include but is not limited to setting up chairs, tables, speakers, dcor, portable stages,and risers in preparation for an event and the disassembly and removal of such after the event is concluded.
• Receives and acts on assigned work orders and documents of work performed through a work order system.
• Serves as group leader as assigned over Physical Plant semi-skilled part time and/or student workers by assigning tasks, assisting with, and/or demonstrating preferred methods of completing a task and evaluating the work performed once a task is complete.
• Performs any additional related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

• Formal education equivalent of a high school diploma
• Two years' documentable experience in the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds equipment, and vehicles.
• Successful completion of forklift and man lift operations training or is willing and able to successfully complete such training.

Application requirements:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of three professional references
• Copies of college transcripts, related licensure, certification

Salary information: $30,000-$32,000; commensurate with education and experience