Facility Maintenance Technician I

JOB TITLE:  FACILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I                                            DEPARTMENT:  FACILITIES & GROUNDS

SALARY RANGE: $40,560                                                                                FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

 

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Assistant College Director of Facilities and Grounds

SCHEDULE DETAILS:  Full-time/12 month position/PEERS

 

Position Summary

This position is considered a general maintenance position with a strong emphasis on plumbing. This hands-on role will perform skilled trade tasks to assist in maintaining facilities, (i.e., plumbing, electrical, painting, carpentry, furniture moving and snow removal). Schedule and perform routine maintenance, repairs, and renovations as needed.

 

Essential Job Duties

• Identify, install, and repair equipment which requires the understanding of blueprints.
• Utilize work order system to schedule and complete maintenance requests.
• Install, remove, and repair plumbing systems.
• Willing to attend certification training as required and maintain re-certification as necessary.
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to assisting with moving furniture, heavy equipment and supplies, snow removal, attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.
• Operate company vehicles, equipment, and hand tools to complete assignments.

 

Non-Essential Job Duties

• Maintain storage area for supplies and equipment.
• Basic understanding of carpentry, maintenance, and electrical components.
• Working knowledge of flooring systems including repairs and full installation.
• Working knowledge of building structures including roofing systems, ceiling, and wall construction.
• Ability to conduct a planned program of preventive maintenance.
• Capacity to order supplies, equipment and materials as needed.
• Attend employee in-service programs to improve work performance.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Utilize technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Strong working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in building maintenance.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Competence to use information technology for professional productivity (such as Microsoft Office Suite).

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Five years construction knowledge regarding installation of commercial plumbing systems and equipment.
• Painting - includes minor touch-ups following damage repair and new coats of paint applied to unit walls.
• Drywall repair - includes filling in small holes caused by nails and minor dings from normal wear and tear as well as repair of larger holes.
• Working knowledge of lock and door hardware systems.
• Experience working within a collegiate setting.

Physical Requirements

Overall Physical Demands        

 

Essential Job Function 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Act as Porter

As needed duties for cleaning facilities.

 

Essential Job Function 2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Snow and ice removal

Removes snow and ice from sidewalks and surrounding areas.

Tools and Equipment Used

Shovel, salt spreader

 

Essential Job Function 3                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Assists in light labor activities

Moves furniture, heavy equipment and supplies.

Tools and Equipment Used

2 wheel dolly

 

Essential Job Function 4                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Assists in maintenance activities on utility systems

Assisting with utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, electrical power and HVAC required for college operations.

 

Essential Job Function 5                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Utilizes work order system throughout campus.

Use of computer and phone.

 

Essential Job Function 6                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Completes college service and maintenance requests.

Completes college service and maintenance requests as needed or assigned.

 

Essential Job Function 7                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Scheduling of maintenance requests

Assist in the scheduling of maintenance request and work orders and advises the College Director of Facilities and Grounds of completed work orders.

Tools and Equipment Used

Computer, phone.

Essential Job Function 8                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Repair and Replace light fixtures.

Utilizes work order system to replace/repair light fixtures throughout campus.

Tools and Equipment Used

Light fixtures, light bulbs, ladder

Environmental Conditions

Environmental conditions noted include the employees working in locations that include Indoors, Outdoors, Ground Vehicle, Water, Confined Space and High Exposed Places. Employees in these locations need to work under Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat and Extreme Humidity. Exposures noted include High Noise, Dust, Vibration, Slippery Surfaces, Moving Machinery, Heat Source and Electricity.

  Personal Protective Equipment

Personal Protective Equipment associated with eye and face protection include Safety Glasses and Face Shields. Personal Protective Equipment associated with head protection include Hard Hat.

Personal Protective Equipment associated with hand and arm protection include Protective Gloves. Personal Protective Equipment associated with hearing protection include Single Use Ear Plugs.