Maintenance Technician

POSITION:                  Maintenance Technician

DEPARTMENT:          Operations

REPORTS TO:            Director of Operations

FLSA STATUS:           Non-Exempt

Summary:

Responsible for performing routine facility maintenance tasks in one or more fields (e.g., carpentry; electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); plumbing, etc.); Perform general cleaning. Perform other tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform minor electrical maintenance, to include but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g., wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, kitchen appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, power, and specialty tools.
• Troubleshooting and repairing of facility support equipment.
• Industrial Appliance Repair
• Perform minor carpentry repairs: sheet rock, etc.
• Perform minor to moderate-level plumbing repairs and replacement/installation, including repairing leaks in toilets and sinks, and unclogging toilets.
• Complete work orders in an efficient and timely manner.
• Performs preventative maintenance of assigned equipment and systems.
• Report irregularities, discrepancies, safety or damage concerns or loss of property promptly to supervisor.
• Work extended and/or irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of general plumbing, electrical, and HVAC techniques and systems
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
• Ability to hear clearly voices, alarms, bells, and horns (at a minimum of 85 dB) and to speak clearly and audibly
• Ability to understand and follow simple directions communicated both orally and written
• Ability to take direction from multiple supervisory and management staff
• Ability to use hand and power tools and equipment common to the construction trade
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and instructions
• Requires ability to visually inspect and to distinguish colors
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures of the construction industry including operation of tools and equipment according to established safety
• Maintenance skills must include the ability to drywall, replace and repair hardware, paint, cut and replace ceiling tile and replace fixtures - minor furniture repair a plus
• Two years prior experience preferred
• Ability to work safely and efficiently with machinery
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and understand verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays based on the event schedule
• hours including nights, weekends and holidays based on the event schedule

Education and/or Experience          

High School Diploma/GED required; Certificate in HVAC, building maintenance technology or relevant field will be a plus Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) is desired.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk extensively; occasionally required to kneel, climb to high walkways or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

This position requires work inside and outside of the building and some exposure to adverse conditions.

NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above.  They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.