General Maintenance Technician

Job Description:
The College of Wooster is seeking a General Maintenance Technician to perform a variety of General Maintenance duties which include mechanical, carpentry, and construction in the maintenance and repair of college facilities, property, and equipment.
ESSENTIAL DEPARTMENTAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete maintenance service requests as assigned and in a timely manner.
• Assist Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC Technicians, and other staff members with routine maintenance activities.
• Inspect buildings, and equipment to ensure safe, well-maintained conditions, identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair following up with a Web TMA service request.
• Perform troubleshooting and repair of roofing systems, wood structures, windows, furniture, and other building components.
• Builds concrete forms for sidewalks and steps and places & finishes concrete.
• Assist with moving, loading, unloading and storing supplies, furniture and equipment.
• Assist with carpentry and repair work including painting, drywall installation and finishing/repair, batt and blown insulation, installs and repairs ceramic tile, interior and exterior trim, builds and repairs stair treads, risers, and handrails.
• Operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools including saws, router, drills, sanders, planers, drill presses and various hand tools.
• Perform a variety of door hardware and controlled access equipment support; install new, or repair existing locksets on doors, door closers, and panic hardware - requiring alteration to existing doors.
• May provide nuisance wildlife control through legal and proper means of containment and removal from campus buildings and structures.
• Participate in the on-call rotational process responding to campus needs for emergency calls outside of normal business hours including after hours, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Certificate from a technical school in a building trade or apprenticeship and three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Basic ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, drawings, manufacturer Operations and Maintenance manuals, or oral instruction on a variety of structures and equipment related to building renovations and new construction.
• Communicate effectively in a professional, tactful and courteous manner with students, employees, faculty, and the general public.
• Thorough knowledge of local building codes is required.
• Must have valid Ohio driver's license.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision. Acknowledge and comply with all departmental standard operating procedures (SOP), safety, and college requirements.
• Strong professional ethics and discretion with an attitude of respect for all employed at the college.
• Commitment to the college's mission, vision, and values. Demonstrated ability to create and sustain an organizational climate based on inclusion, social justice, and equity.

Additional Information:
The College of Wooster does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, political affiliation, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by institutional policy, or by state, local, or federal law. All offers of employment are subject to verification of the legal right to work in the United States as required by federal law. The College of Wooster is committed by policy and practice to diversity, equity and inclusion. For more information see our nondiscrimination policy.
Application Instructions:
For highest consideration please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references which includes name, telephone number and email address.