Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Under the supervision of the Co-Director, this position performs unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance; repairs, maintains and improves university facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Performs general maintenance duties in assigned campus facilities and its associated components, including but not limited to walls, doors, windows, ceilings, stairways, roofs, fixtures, specialty equipment, furnishings, finish materials and millwork.
• Performs general maintenance duties and operation of building systems and associated equipment.
• Interacts with staff, faculty and student organizations with maintenance requests in timely and professional manner.
• Supervises student workers as assigned by supervisor.
• Appropriately informs and schedules work with supervisor and building occupants prior to commencing work.
• Maintains assigned work orders and manages daily data entry.
• Assist in monitoring all work performed by outside contractors.
• Coordinates special projects as assigned by supervisor.
• Keeps accurate and complete records in logbooks, tags and equipment manuals and work order system.
• Responds promptly to requests for information from supervisors and department leadership.
• Cleans and organizes work area.
• Operation of power equipment (e.g. forklift, bucket truck).
• Purchases supplies as approved by supervisor.
• Moves furniture, equipment, building materials, etc.
• Performs other related or special tasks as requested by supervisor.
• Assures that safety standards are used which comply with all University, Local, City, State and Federal regulations and guidelines.
• Picks up trash, leaves, and weeds, from sidewalks, flowerbeds, building entrances, and parking lots.
• Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, and parking lots.
• Assists in preparation of facilities for special events as needed.
• On call 24-hours a day, 7-days a week to assist in handling campus emergencies, as notified by supervisors.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and skills at a level normally acquired through the completion of a high school education or equivalency.
• At least three years of training or experience in maintenance repair work is required.
• Knowledge of maintenance repair work, including: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, associated hand and power tools and equipment, and appropriate safety practices.
• Ability to perform tasks in low, high, and tight spaces such as, closets, windows, crawl spaces under floors and above ceilings, stairwells, equipment rooms, building exteriors, and roofs.
• Ability to handle exposure to: dirt, dust, and grease, electricity, climatic weather, various chemicals such as drain cleaners, glues, paint, etc., equipment with moving parts and loud noise.
• Physical Requirements: ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Valid State of Ohio driver's license.
• Ability to use machine tools and equipment.
• Ability to drive and operate utility vehicles.

Capital University offers a rich benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, family education benefits, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and free parking.

Capital University is an equal opportunity employer. Capital University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, sex, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by the law.