Facilities Maintenance Technician

Under the general supervision of a senior technician or supervisor, the facilities maintenance technician performs intermediate tasks related to day-to-day inspections, preventative maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.

Functions will include but are not limited to : daily inspections, installations, general maintenance (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC) and repairs.

Responds to emergency situations and evaluates and corrects defects. May assist lower level facilities technicians.

• Assists other trades as needed; adheres to all safety practices and procedures; cleans and maintains work areas and equipment;
• attends meetings; properly completes documentation; provides a high level of customer service; communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices;

operates department vehicle; performs other duties as assigned. Actively supports our commitment to the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace.

Shift, hours, days, and / or location are subject to change based on operational need in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement;

may work overtime; subject to 24 hour emergency call.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire :

High school diploma / GED or equivalent combination of education and experience; four years experience in general maintenance or equivalent combination of education and experience;

obtain the following within the probationary period : valid OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health card; successful completion of probationary period includes demonstrated competence in each of the identified technical specialties as required for this positions level of responsibility : carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC / R