Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Salary
$33,384.00 - $38,948.00 Annually

Description
Performs a variety of duties involved in the skilled maintenance and repair of college facilities and grounds; and performs a variety of technical duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Examples of Duties
Essential and other responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 
Essential Functions:
Perform a variety of facility and grounds maintenance duties including painting, HVAC, plastering, tile work, roofing repair, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, wiring and other related duties.
Assists in maintaining heating and ventilation units; troubleshoot and repair units as necessary; check for gas leaks and make minor repairs; install and repair exhaust fan motors and air compres­sors; monitor air handler and boiler for correct operation.
Perform a variety of carpentry duties as assigned; repair roofing; painting, walls and signs; perform minor vehicle maintenance and repair.
Operate a variety of equipment including power tools, tractors, lawn mowers, dump trucks and other tools and equipment as required; perform preventive maintenance activities on tools and equipment.
Inspect reports of minor water and sewer leaks; make needed repairs.
Perform a variety of grounds maintenance duties as needed; mow grass and pick-up trash; clean and service grounds keeping equipment and tools.
Assist in clearing snow and ice; recommend supplies and equipment needed for improvement of buildings and grounds; assist with building set-up requests.
Assist in the development and implementation of a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
Assist in the assessment of facilities to ensure that preventative maintenance and/or repairs are identified and completed; perform walk throughs of building checking for lighting problems.
Participate in professional development activities and required employee training.
Marginal Functions:
Pick up and deliver supplies and materials.
Clean and maintain the maintenance buildings and storage areas; assist with the campus recycling.
Perform other duties as assigned.
This position description covers the most essential functions and duties associated with this position. The President or appropriate supervisory personnel may assign additional duties. The College reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title with or without notice.
Qualifications and Working Conditions
Knowledge of:
Basic principles and practices of plumbing and public rest room repair.
Basic principles and techniques of heating and ventilation unit repairs.
Principles and procedures in working with electricity.
Painting procedures.
Methods of operation of a variety of hand and power tools including saws, hammers, routers, drills and paint sprayers.
Safe work practices.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Basic mathematical principles.
 
Ability to:
Perform a variety of building and grounds maintenance duties including painting, plastering, plumbing, window installation, mowing and other related duties.
Perform mathematical calculations in order to obtain appropriate area estimations.
Repair and maintain various heating systems.
Operate a variety of hand and power tools.
Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Follow all safety rules and regulations of the college.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Learn to perform semi-skilled and skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work in the area of work assigned.

Environmental Conditions:
The employee should have the ability to effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involve: indoor and outdoor spaces; working with machinery; exposure to fumes, dust and dirt; periodically working in confined and/or high places; possible electrical hazards; extremely loud noises; may be exposed to hazardous chemicals and materials; and inclement weather.

The employee must preserve environments by maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment.

Physical Conditions:
Physical and marginal functions require the ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following; standing; walking or sitting for extended periods; lifting and carrying heavy materials; straight pulling; reaching above shoulders;  general manual dexterity; operating assigned equipment; and repeated bending, crawling and kneeling during assigned activities.

The employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment, communicating with others, and handling varied tasks simultaneously.

Additionally, the employee must maintain mental capacity, which permits making sound decisions and using good judgment, demonstrating intellectual capabilities, and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and personnel.

Scheduling Conditions:
This is a full-time position working 40 hours a week, with scheduling based on the needs of programming .   Availability for work on any Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute site (or arranged off-campus site) is required, including day, evening, and/or weekend work.

Traveling Conditions:
Local travel between the Caldwell campus, Watauga campus, or any off-campus sites may be needed. Out of state travel is limited, but may be required for training and conferences. 
Experience and Training
Experience:
One year of general building maintenance and repair experience required.
 
Training:
High School diploma or GED required. Prior formal training in mechanical, plumbing and electrical repair required.

License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid driver's license.

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