General Maintenance Technician

Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance and Maintenance Supervisor, 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 work.  Participates in getting rooms move-in ready and the on-call rotation.

• Paints surfaces, using brushes, spray gun, or rollers.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment
• 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.
• Applies paint to simulate wood grain, marble, brick, or stonework.
• Cuts stencils, and brushes and sprays lettering and decorations on surfaces.
• Sands surfaces between coats and polishes final coat to specified finish.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary
• Mixes and matches colors of paint, stain, or varnish.
• Fills cracks, holes, and joints with caulk putty, plaster, or other filler, using caulking gun or putty knife.
• Maintains all painting equipment in a safe and proper operating condition.
• Operates all equipment in a safe manner in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Reads work order or receives instructions from supervisor or occupant of residence.

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

Licensure / Certification

Specialized Knowledge / Skills Knowledge of paint systems and techniques required.

Kind & Length of Experience 3-years experience in repair, papering, and painting in a maintenance-related capacity.

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