General Handyman/ Maintenance Person

Facility Maintenance Technician

Under the direction of the Facility Services Director, performs preventative and routine maintenance / repairs on all campus facilities and equipment. Work scope includes, but is not limited to: painting, plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, water chemistry, mowing and trimming of grounds, walk and driveway snow removal, irrigation systems, and HVAC.

• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions, following checklists.
• Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Assemble, install and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems and plumbing, machinery, and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment in order to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Record maintenance and repair work performed and the costs of the work.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.
• Operates all equipment in a safe manner in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Educational Attainment High School diploma or GED Associate Degree in related field.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems. PC skills in Windows based products.

Kind & Length of Experience 3-years experience in plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems in maintenance related capacity.

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