Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Campus Services

Campus Services is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Maintenance Technician. This role performs skilled maintenance repair adjustment and construction work across various trades to ensure campus facilities are properly maintained and meet College standards in a 24/7/365 campus environment. The Maintenance Technician trains and supports less-experienced employees in facilities maintenance trades, assists with planning and scheduling work, identifies staff training needs, and contributes to project management efforts.

Responsibilities may include work in a variety of trades including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, Building Automation Systems (BAS), fire and life safety systems, and key security systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect buildings, electrical systems, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe, well-maintained conditions, identify hazards, defects, and the need for repair.
• Complete maintenance work orders as assigned and in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventory of tools, supplies, and equipment, recommend tools, supplies, and equipment for purchase.
• Operate a variety of machinery, equipment, and tools, including saws, router, drills, sanders, planers, drill presses, and various hand tools.
• Perform preventative maintenance on building systems, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and control systems, and related components, test system competency, and component devices, and evaluate performance.
• Assist in planning and scheduling preventative maintenance work and recommend approaches to preventative maintenance programs.
• Basic ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, drawings, or oral instruction on a variety of structures related to maintenance and construction.
• Assist with moving, loading/unloading, event setup, and storing supplies and equipment.
• Wear proper protective equipment while performing job duties, i.e., goggles, hearing protection, helmet, back brace, knee pads.
• Respond to 24-hour emergency calls. Adjustment of hours and/or weekend work may be required, and/or occasional overtime.
• Responds to college emergencies and closures, including adverse weather, to ensure that all facilities are protected and remain operational.
• Assists with tasks required in preparing to open campuses after a closure, systems and equipment checks, and start-up operations as assigned.
• Communicate effectively in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner with students, employees, faculty, and the general public.
• Identifies repair and maintenance projects requiring the assistance of contractors or vendors, participates in estimates and evaluations of project costs, monitors work of vendors or contractors, assists in the review of new construction or remodel plans to assure compliance with facility maintenance standards.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted within the established College policies, FERPA guidelines, and other applicable laws pertaining to employment and education.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.
• Trains less-skilled staff in facilities maintenance trades, assists in determining training needs for work group.
• Performs electronic recordkeeping related to preventative maintenance and repair to make the most efficient and effective use of computerized maintenance management and service request systems, tracks and closes assigned work orders, may monitor work orders assigned to others, and assist them in managing work orders.
• Maintains a broad working knowledge of materials, systems, and code requirements related to maintenance of university facilities.
• Operates a university vehicle and is responsible for its safe operation and reporting any observed maintenance needs.

Trade Specialties

• Plumbing: Identify and perform basic service and repair on sinks, toilets, showers, and other plumbing fixtures in residence halls, commercial kitchen, and classroom/office buildings. Open clogged lines and clean P-Traps and drains.
• Electrical: Identify and perform basic service and repair on electrical fixtures in residence halls, commercial kitchen, and classroom/office buildings. Perform minor troubleshooting and repairs, replace light bulbs, ballasts, and fuses. Install or replace light fixtures, switches, outlets.
• HVAC: Maintain and conduct preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on HVAC systems, cleans and inspects all equipment, completes filter changes, cleans coils, cleans condensate lines, and maintains condensate pumps. Accesses and makes all levels of adjustments to computerized Building Automation Systems and troubleshoots control system problems.
• Roofs, Doors, Locksmith: Install, repair, and replace locks on doors, pin locks, and cut keys. Wall repair, Fire Alarm systems, Sprinkler Systems.
• Automotive/Vehicles: Perform periodic maintenance of vehicles. Maintain a fleet of vehicles and equipment to handle winter weather, snow, and ice removal to get roads, parking lots, and pedestrian walkways clear and safe in a timely manner.
• Grounds Equipment Machines: Performs maintenance on grounds care vehicles and special or general use tools, including but not limited to tractors, mowers, Gators, golf carts, trailers, spreaders, and sprayers. Organizes and maintains inventory of required consumables for such maintenance. Performs service and preventative maintenance on small motorized equipment, engines, and on automotive vehicles, troubleshoots equipment problems, and identifies when appropriate for external service provider to make repairs or perform warranty work.
• Contractors: Interface with contractors and vendors in determining scope of work and cost estimates, coordination of vendor work, and inspect quality of vendor work.
• On-Call: Serves with other Campus Services employees on a on-call rotation providing after-hours coverage for campus maintenance needs and emergencies.
• Snow Crew: Serve on work crew to handle winter weather, snow, and ice removal, adjusting work hours as necessary to get roads, parking lots, and pedestrian walkways clear and safe in a timely manner during and after winter events. Assists with tasks required in preparing to reopen University business after a weather event, performing systems and equipment checks, and start-up operations as assigned.

Budget

• Possible responsibilities depending on Department assignments and configuration:
• Works with the Director of Campus Services in creating annual budget, setting priorities, and projects.
• Manages the annual budget of a designated sub-category within Campus Services.
• Identifies ways to capture cost savings through sustainability initiatives.

Student Workers

• Possible responsibilities depending on Department assignments and configuration:
• Oversees student workers to aid in the work of Campus Services, the number of which is determined annually by budget projections.
• Recruits student workers to fill positions.
• Trains students in the operation of tools and equipment with an emphasis on safety.
• This position plans work, trains students, assigns tasks, provides priorities, and is available to answer questions or troubleshoot problems on a daily basis.
• Safely operates light vehicles, such as pick-up trucks, tractors, Gators, golf carts, street sweepers, or riding mowers, and portable power tools and equipment, such as saws, grass trimmers, snow/leaf blowers, sprayers, paint machines, and other maintenance equipment, by obeying applicable traffic laws and following operator instructions and wearing appropriate safety items, such as goggles, gloves, or other appropriate protective clothing.

Other

• Participate in departmental meetings.
• Participate in University meetings as requested.
• Participate in additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support the overall operations and goals of the department. This may include contributing to cross-functional projects, assisting colleagues, or responding to evolving priorities even when such tasks fall outside the specific scope of the role.
• Perform other departmental duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, groundskeeping, and custodial equipment and methods.
• Knowledge of MSDS, OSHA requirements, and other safety-related standards.
• Ability to manage, supervise, and motivate a diverse staff.
• Ability to manage vendors, suppliers, and contractors.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt well to emergencies and interruptions.
• Ability to demonstrate good reasoning skills in making decisions which uphold the Universitys standards and policies and procedures.
• Maintain a valid drivers license and clean driving record.
• Demonstrated abilities in planning, organizing, and time management.
• Ability to work independently, handle multiple assignments, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated abilities in supervising, training, and motivating student workers.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing, crawling, and kneeling in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance or mechanical support.
• Manual dexterity and strength to operate hand and power tools, both electric and gasoline-powered machinery, and equipment safely and effectively.
• Visual and auditory acuity to inspect facilities, identify maintenance issues, and respond to alarms or signals.
• Requires the ability to manually operate valves, handles, and controls, and to handle small parts with dexterity.
• Must have sufficient vision, hearing, and speech to perform work safely and communicate effectively.
• Exposure to various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and ice, while working indoors and outdoors, as well as various dusty, noisy, or wet environments.
• Ability to work at heights using ladders, scaffolding, lifts, and on roofs as needed.
• Flexibility to enter and work in confined spaces, mechanical rooms, and other restricted-access areas.
• Occasional use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, safety glasses, respirators, and hearing protection.
• Physical endurance to perform repetitive tasks and remain active throughout the workday.
• Sustained mental concentration and focus required to perform complex tasks, manage multiple priorities, and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to remain alert, composed, and professional while managing interruptions, shifting demands, and potentially high-stress or emotionally charged situations.
• Capacity to work independently or collaboratively for extended periods