Facilities Maintenance Technician

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Status: Hourly, non-exempt, 40 hours per week, benefits-eligible

Salary range: $23-$25 per hour

Reporting to and under the direction of the Director of Facilities, the Facilities Maintenance Technician maintains a safe working environment for students, faculty, and staff by providing support for campus facilities maintenance projects, campus events and grounds keeping. 

Responsibilities include: 

• Assist with all facets of the college campus facilities maintenance program such as:  minor interior and exterior carpentry projects and repairs, plumbing repairs, HVAC servicing, lighting repair/replacement, interior and exterior painting, lock and hardware repairs, drywall installation and/or repair and finishing.
• Assist with management of major buildings and grounds renovation projects.
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining restrooms, office areas, break rooms and classrooms as well as daily trash removal, weekly recycling pick up and drop off
• Perform classroom and office furniture setup and equipment relocations.
• Perform grounds keeping, including maintenance and snow removal duties as needed.
• Provide support for events through setups, operations and breakdown of tables, seating and equipment.
• Order and maintain inventory of construction, custodial and painting supplies as needed.
• Respond to electronic work order tickets, completing tasks and resolving issues.
• Assist with the hiring, training, and scheduling of student employees, including daily task lists
• Provide input for vendor bids on designated maintenance projects needing to be outsourced.
• Performs other general duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one-year employment experience in painting/general carpentry required; experience with supervision preferred.
• Ability to lift 80 pounds required.
• Ability to satisfy the requirements of a Post Offer/Pre-Employment Screen (POPES).
• Valid driver’s license 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Applicants must be mechanically inclined with experience/knowledge in the plumbing, carpentry, HVAC and electrical fields.
• Familiarity with and ability to use various power tools
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to analyze problems, develop alternative solutions, prioritize, multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Possess excellent customer service skills.  Maintain a positive and professional demeanor and attitude with external and internal community members and strive to continually enhance the service experience.  
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekends, as well as breaks and holidays as needed including 24/7 on call coverage.
• Contribute to a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment with productive and positive workplace relationships.