General Maintenance Technician 1.5

General Maintenance Technician 1.5

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Summary of Responsibilities: Performs a wide range of facilities maintenance and repair tasks involving plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, carpentry, grounds, and general building systems at a level not requiring formal licensure. The General Maintenance Technician 1.5 is a developmental position intended for an employee who has demonstrated competency beyond Maintenance Technician I responsibilities and is working toward the knowledge, skills, troubleshooting ability, and independence required of a General Maintenance Technician II.

The employee will work independently on routine assignments while receiving training, mentoring, and progressively more complex assignments from experienced Facilities personnel. The employee is expected to actively develop proficiency in multiple building trades and demonstrate continued growth toward Technician II competency.

Essential Responsibilities: (These essential responsibilities are those the individual must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.)

• Monitors, maintains, troubleshoots, and performs standard repairs to building electrical facilities and systems, including lighting fixtures, switches, photocells, outlets, and related components at a level not requiring formal licensure.
• Assists experienced technicians and licensed contractors with more complex electrical troubleshooting and repairs while developing an understanding of electrical systems, circuits, controls, and safe work practices.
• Operates lawn and turf equipment, including zero-turn mowers, weed trimmers, push mowers, tractors, and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Performs campus trucking, deliveries, material handling, equipment movement, and other transportation-related assignments.
• Monitors the performance of heating, ventilation, and cooling systems and performs routine preventive maintenance and standard component repair or replacement.
• Assists with troubleshooting HVAC equipment and develops the ability to identify common equipment failures, determine probable causes, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Performs non-technical plumbing maintenance, including repairing leaking fixtures, clearing obstructed waste lines, replacing plumbing fixtures, installing water coolers, and making minor modifications to plumbing and water supply systems.
• Assists with more complex plumbing repairs while developing skills in troubleshooting water supply, drainage, fixture, and related building systems.
• Performs carpentry and building maintenance tasks including drywall installation and repair, window replacement, cabinet and countertop replacement, painting and texturing, door and hardware installation, lock repairs, key making, and room code changes.
• Develops proficiency in completing increasingly complex carpentry, door, hardware, and building repair projects with decreasing levels of supervision.
• Paints and prepares interior and exterior surfaces and finishes as appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining water treatment and storage systems and develops an understanding of their operation and routine maintenance requirements.
• Performs general maintenance, custodial, trash removal, event support, and other Facilities-related duties as necessary.
• Performs routine repairs to kitchen equipment and assists experienced technicians with troubleshooting and repair of more complex equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance inspections and begins identifying potential equipment and building deficiencies before failures occur.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, meters, testing equipment, ladders, lifts, and other Facilities equipment safely and appropriately within the employee's level of training and authorization.
• Ensures proper care and maintenance of tools, equipment, vehicles, and supplies and promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Documents Facilities maintenance requirements and maintains accurate records of inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, materials, and work performed.
• Performs snow and ice removal as required, including the operation of appropriate vehicles and equipment when properly trained and authorized.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Supervision and Leadership Development:
  1. May supervise student employees, including providing basic training, assigning and directing work, monitoring work quality, and promoting safe work practices.
  2. Demonstrates a mindset of mentoring student employees and less-experienced workers by setting a positive example, encouraging teamwork, and contributing to a productive and respectful work environment.
  3. Develops the ability to plan and organize small maintenance assignments, identify necessary tools and materials, and complete work with limited supervision
  4. Communicates work status, problems, material needs, and recommended repairs to supervisors and other Facilities personnel.
  5. Demonstrates increasing responsibility, accountability, and independent decision-making as skills develop.
• Areas for Growth and Development:
  1. One primary purpose of the General Maintenance Technician 1.5 position is to provide a pathway toward qualification as a General Maintenance Technician II. Progression is not based solely on time in the position. The employee must demonstrate measurable growth in technical knowledge, work quality, troubleshooting ability, safety, reliability, and independence.
  2. Development will focus on the following areas:
     1. Electrical Systems: Develop the ability to safely troubleshoot common electrical problems, use appropriate testing equipment, identify failed components, understand basic circuits and controls, and perform permitted repairs without direct supervision.
     2. HVAC Systems: Develop a working understanding of HVAC equipment and controls, preventive maintenance procedures, system operation, common failure conditions, and basic troubleshooting techniques.
     3. Plumbing Systems: Develop increased proficiency in diagnosing leaks, drainage problems, fixture failures, water supply issues, and other common plumbing problems and determining appropriate repair methods.
     4. Carpentry and Building Systems: Develop the ability to independently complete increasingly complex drywall, door, hardware, cabinetry, ceiling, flooring, window, and general building repair projects.
     5. Equipment Troubleshooting: Progress from replacing known failed components to diagnosing equipment problems, determining probable causes, identifying necessary parts and materials, and recommending appropriate repairs.
     6. Preventive Maintenance: Develop the ability to inspect building systems and equipment, recognize developing problems, complete preventive maintenance correctly, and identify repairs before equipment failure occurs.
     7. Work Planning: Develop the ability to evaluate a work order, determine the appropriate repair approach, identify required tools and materials, estimate the time needed, complete the work, and properly document the repair.
     8. Independent Work: Demonstrate the ability to complete routine and increasingly complex assignments with limited supervision while recognizing situations that require assistance from a Technician II, supervisor, licensed tradesperson, or outside contractor.
     9. Safety: Develop a thorough understanding of Facilities safety procedures, proper PPE, equipment operation, ladder and lift safety, lockout/tagout practices where applicable, and other safety requirements associated with assigned work.
     10. Leadership and Communication: Develop the ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, students, faculty, staff, and contractors and to provide appropriate direction and mentoring to student employees.
• Secondary Responsibilities / Knowledge and Skills:
  1. Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, work orders, procedures, equipment manuals, and safety requirements.
  2. Demonstrated competency in the safe use of hand and power tools applicable to Facilities maintenance.
  3. Working knowledge of multiple building trades with developing proficiency in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry maintenance.
  4. Ability to perform routine appliance and equipment repairs and develop troubleshooting skills for more complex equipment.
  5. Ability to read, understand, follow, and promote established safety procedures.
  6. Ability to maintain accurate maintenance and work-order records.
  7. Ability to identify problems, evaluate possible causes, and determine when a repair can be completed independently or requires additional technical assistance.
  8. Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn new skills through hands-on training, mentoring, formal instruction, manufacturer training, or other educational opportunities.

Progression Toward General Maintenance Technician II:

The General Maintenance Technician 1.5 position is specifically designed as a pathway to the General Maintenance Technician II classification. To be considered ready for progression to Technician II, the employee should demonstrate:

• Competency across multiple Facilities trades.
• Ability to independently complete routine maintenance and repair assignments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose common building and equipment problems rather than relying solely on direction from others.
• Ability to determine the appropriate tools, materials, and repair approach for assigned work.