Facilities Maintenance Technician
- Employer
- South University
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 18, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities Management & Physical Plant
- Employment Type
- Full Time
South University, the right direction for a brighter future.
Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Generous Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
* includes domestic partner coverage
POSITION SUMMARY:
The
Facilities Maintenance Technician is responsible for daily support
and execution of campus facilities maintenance, custodial services
and other general campus operations. Incumbent must strive to
provide a safe, clean and efficiently operating campus environment
supportive of learning and growth. This role requires the
familiarity of a variety of trades including, but not limited to
basic plumbing, carpentry, minor electrical, roofing, landscaping
and various HVAC systems. Qualified applicants must perform as the
main point of contact for all campus facility related requests,
while adhering to all safety protocols. University philosophy is
considered in carrying out duties and responsibilities of position:
quality services to clients (students, faculty, staff &
visitors); development, growth, involvement, and recognition of
employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is
conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion.
KEY JOB ELEMENTS:
- Monitor the campus facilities to ensure a safe, clean, efficiently operating and productive work environment.
- Serve as campus liaison to all vendors, contractors, security and suppliers.
- Coordinate and execute facilities/grounds maintenance and janitorial needs, may work alone or with a crew.
- Schedule and organize any service work performed by technicians, vendors and contractors relative to repairs, cleaning and security operations.
- Perform maintenance repairs for basic plumbing, minor electrical, carpentry, HVAC systems, roofing and general landscaping.
- Conduct regular building rounds and submit reports to Facilities Management to ensure cleaning and maintenance crews are keeping facilities clean and equipment in working order.
- Respond to client inquires and complaints. Ensure timely and quality service delivery to clients. Follow up with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Setup group moves and events within campus and direct cleaning staff to ensure areas are clean and orderly.
- Maintain office and desk key inventory including inventory control and an accurate list of keys assigned to employees and contractors.
- Maintain a detailed understanding of the campus facilities systems and equipment
- Order and maintain inventory of building materials and supplies as required
- Ensure South University standards of performance and safety are maintained.
- Keep and maintain accurate work records
- Other duties as needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school degree required.
- 2-5 years of solid experience in the maintenance industry preferably in a post-secondary institution.
- Understands working methods and procedures used in cleaning and minor maintenance of buildings
- Understands qualities and uses of all cleaning equipment and maintenance tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a wide variety of populations.
- Superior organization, prioritization, self-motivation, and problem resolution skills.
- Must be a well-rounded individual who can perform on a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks each day.
- Ability to frequently lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk for lengthy periods of time.
Physical or Sensory Demands:
- Frequently lift up to 25 pounds, occasional heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds
- Occasionally climbs up to 15 feet with a ladder
- Exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or other airborne matter
- Exposure to extreme heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards
- Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods
- Pushes/pulls brooms, vacuums, buffers, scrubbers, cleaning carts
- Must bend, stoop and crawl and occasionally operate hedge trimmers, pressure washers and leaf blowers
ENVIRONMENT:
The
work environment characteristics described here are representative
of those an employee encounters while performing 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
regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently
required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required
to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include ability to
adjust focus and close vision.
South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.
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