Maintenance Technician II

Job Summary:

Performs semi-skilled maintenance, repair, adjustment, and minor construction work in the trades to ensure that facilities are properly maintained and meet University standards. Guides less-skilled staff in completing shared work assignments. Assists more-skilled staff in the completion of larger and more complex assignments. Duties may fall into a variety of trades, including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, energy management, fire and life safety and keys/security systems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs standard intermediate-level preventative maintenance on building systems, plumbing, electrical, mechanical and control systems and related components; tests system competency and component devices and evaluates performance. Participates in developing preventative maintenance plans.
• Repairs and maintains facilities structures; performs repairs and replacements of standard building systems and components, such as plumbing, door hardware, fire and life and safety protection equipment/systems, sprinkler systems. Constructs and maintains indoor/outdoor facilities, fans, lights, and related equipment.
• Maintains induction and air handling units; cleans and inspects equipment, completes filter changes, lubricates, maintains and services mechanical and refrigeration and/or cooling systems.
• Performs and assists with repair and installation of waste, vent, and domestic water distribution systems.
• Performs electronic recordkeeping related to preventative maintenance and repair so that Facilities Management Department makes the most efficient and effective use of computerized maintenance management and service request systems; tracks and closes assigned work orders.
• Accesses and makes basic adjustments to computerized control systems, such as for lighting or energy management systems.
• Guides less-skilled staff during shared work assignments, including providing instruction on tools, work processes and techniques.
• Maintains a working knowledge of materials, systems and code requirements related to maintenance of campus facilities.
• Responds to college emergencies and closures including adverse weather to be certain that all facilities are protected and remain operational.
• Knows and understands all safety procedures of the university.
• Operates a university vehicle and is responsible for its safe operation and reporting any observed maintenance needs.
• Maintains appropriate records and reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent. Three years of experience in facilities maintenance or repair. Two years of education or training, or an associate degree, in the facilities maintenance trades may substitute for two years of the required work experience. Must have a valid driver's license for operation of a motor vehicle and possess an acceptable driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: Power and hand tools commonly used in facilities maintenance; record keeping techniques, including use of automated recordkeeping systems; workplace health and safety procedures; use of personal computers such as to use automated recordkeeping tools, automated system controls, and email; basic customer service practices.

Skill in: Computer use to maintain logs and inventories; respond to service requests and emails; manage work orders in the computerized maintenance management system; access automated control systems.

Ability to: Use a variety of tools and power equipment; maintain records and reports in computerized and written formats; effectively use email and automated calendaring systems; make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately; comply with health and safety regulations; work independently with minimal supervision; plan daily work tasks efficiently; understand and follow oral and written directions; work from blue prints, shop drawings and sketches; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Physical requirements:

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various weather conditions. May be exposed to potentially hazardous conditions, noise, and temperature extremes. Position involves frequent bending, standing, kneeling, climbing ladders, reaching below and above shoulders, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. while performing job duties. Wrist, hand and finger dexterity is required to operate various equipment and materials.

Direct reports

None

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the incumbent will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the position.

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