Maintenance Technician

SUMMARY:MCAD is seeking a Maintenance Technician. The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine and preventative maintenance on all mechanical, HVAC, carpentry and plumbing systems for MCAD's academic and student housing buildings. This position will work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor, Building Maintenance Mechanic, Master Electrician and Carpenters. The Maintenance Technician must be sensitive to college needs, employee and student goodwill, and overall brand equity of MCAD as an employer and educational institution.
DETAILS: This is a full/part time non/exempt position, expected to work 40 hours a week. This position is paid $26-30 hourly.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot, maintain and perform basic repairs for HVAC and mechanical systems.
• Perform basic residential plumbing repairs.
• Residential drain cleaning/snaking.
• Appliance repair. (refrigerators, stoves)
• Perform basic carpentry repairs on laminate/carpet floors, doors, windows and locks.
• Wall repair and painting.
• Perform basic residential electrical repairs under the direction of the Master Electrician.
• Develop, maintain and document preventative maintenance programs and procedures to minimally impact MCAD operations.
• Along with the rest of the maintenance staff work closely with the Maintenance Supervisor with cost estimating to support requests for plumbing, mechanical and HVAC services regarding outside contractors.
• Submits purchase requisitions for supplies and materials.
• Coordinate and maintain inventory.
• Maybe asked to provide work direction to student help or other assigned personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Available to work additional hours around key campus periods. Black out periods for time off may apply to these periods. Events include but are not limited to:
• Campus move in
• Move out dates
• Art sale
• Art auction
• Commencement
• Winter closure
• Available to work after hours and or weekends in emergency situations. Including but not limited to:
• Severe weather
• Snow removal
• Flooding, water damage
• Fire building damage
• Acts as a substitute for absence and time off for members within the Facilities department.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Represents MCAD's vision, purpose, and values in day to day work and interactions with MCAD students, staff, faculty, and campus guests, as well as the greater community.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position may supervise work study and casual laborers.
Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Special Boilers license preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• 4 or more years of building and general maintenance required with 4 or more years operating and maintaining HVAC/mechanical/plumbing systems strongly preferred.
• Experience in a higher education environment is preferred.
• Strong mechanical problem solving and technical aptitude.
• Lift/Carry up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate across departments.

ENVIRONMENT: This position operates in a professional office environment. This position requires the ability and willingness to closely partner with team members and colleagues in other departments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
BENEFITS: MCAD's community of staff and faculty enjoy a dynamic, creative, and inclusive work environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and 403(b) retirement plans, commuter benefits, and employer paid basic life insurance policy, short term and long-term disability coverage. MCAD promotes work life balance with 14 paid holidays, an additional two personal holidays, accrued vacation time, accrued vacation time, accrued sick time, volunteer time off, as well as additional summer days. In addition, after six months of service, full-time employees and their eligible dependents can receive free tuition at MCAD, as well as the potential to receive reduced tuition at more than 600 colleges nationwide.
BACKGROUND: Founded in 1886, Minneapolis College of Art and Design is located in the rich creative community of the Twin Cities. Recognized nationally and internationally for its innovative approaches to art and design education, MCAD is home to approximately 800 students from 45 states and 15 countries. The college offers bachelor's degrees in fourteen disciplines including arts entrepreneurship, design, fine arts, and media arts; one MFA; three online master's degrees; and continuing education classes for all ages. Through the core curriculum, students focus on their careers and craft by learning technical and professional skills while developing their creative leadership capabilities.
MCAD is especially interested in candidates from under-represented groups as well as individuals who have experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the MCAD community. MCAD welcomes diversity of identity, experience, and thought. Members of marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
Salary Description
$26-30 hourly