Facilities Maintenance Technician (1485)

Summary/Objective

The role of this position is to provide a safe, functional, clean, efficient and attractive living and learning environment. This position performs work at a skilled, licensed level in one or more trades in university facilities. Responsibilities include troubleshooting problems with plumbing systems, and including installation/repairing of faucets, toilets, diaphragms, check valves, Sloan valves, ball cocks, gas or electric water heaters, water fountains, and shower units, to ensure equipment is fully functioning and operational. Clears waste lines and site drains, to ensure proper disposal procedures. Installs, or repairs, by means of sweating/soldering, threading or gluing joints of copper, galvanized, or Polyvinyl chloride piping systems, to ensure equipment is operating correctly, insulates systems, so that there is no leakage of systems. Repairs, replaces, unstops HVAC systems, to ensure they are operational. Works on condensate lines, drip pans, fan coil units, circulating pumps, sump pumps, and compressor lines, to ensure equipment is working up to university standards. Escorts and provides access to contractors, providing advice as needed. Repairs and maintains campus wide sanitary, sewer and water distribution systems. The Facilities Maintenance Technician will also be responsible for (when qualified to) assist with: electrical, carpentry, and HVAC projects and other maintenance processes. This position will be involved in corrective and preventive maintenance and minor alteration work. This position requires some limited supervision and often works independently.

Essential Functions

1. Responsibilities include troubleshooting problems with plumbing systems, and including installation/repairing of faucets, toilets, diaphragms, check valves, Sloan valves, ball cocks, gas or electric water heaters, water fountains, and shower units, to ensure equipment is fully functioning and operational. Clears waste lines and site drains, to ensure proper disposal procedures. Installs, or repairs, by means of sweating/soldering, threading or gluing joints of copper, galvanized, or Polyvinyl chloride piping systems, to ensure equipment is operating correctly, insulates systems, so that there is no leakage of systems. Repairs, replaces, unstops HVAC systems, to ensure they are operational. Works on condensate lines, drip pans, fan coil units, circulating pumps, sump pumps, and compressor lines, to ensure equipment is working up to university standards. Escorts and provides access to contractors, providing advice as needed. Repairs and maintains campus wide sanitary, sewer and water distribution systems.
2. Assists with the installation of new or reconditioned mechanical or HVAC equipment, in order to maintain a fully operational and safe system. Performs major, and minor corrective and planned maintenance on air handling units, pumps, fan coil units, steam converters, variable air volume units, DX units, exhaust fans and related equipment, in order to maintain a safe, functional and efficient operation and ensure a comfortable living and learning environment.
3. Inspects all building mechanical rooms and equipment, in order to provide a safe and clean working condition for employees. Assists other trades people, in order to perform and accomplish high quality work.
4. Attends organizational meetings to convey the importance of accurate, timely and correct maintenance and record keeping of the maintenance function. Provides information and assistance to building occupants, planners and others involved in major alterations/renovations to the building.
5. Attends technical training to remain up to date with new equipment that may be installed in the building.
6. Maintains accurate files and equipment records for deferred maintenance analysis, in order to build a historical database from which to efficiently manage future project costs.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Full time
• Sr. Coordinator/Analyst A
• Non-Exempt

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-4 years of relevant experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Journeyman’s license in one or more trades, credential issued by facilities professional association preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• One or more year project management and supervisory experience is preferred.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding and at heights of 40 feet or more, and lift 50 lbs preferred.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

All university trade positions are expected to perform duties other than those typically associated with core trade responsibilities as the needs of the university dictate. Facilities Management is a diverse team-oriented organization where employees actively support each other’s success. Collaboration and cooperation are expected from all employees. Successful FM employees are those who contribute to our ability to support each other and our customers.

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license with fewer than 2 points
• Journeyman’s License
• Intermediate computer skills, to include CMMS experience
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must agree to submit to a background check.

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