Maintenance Technician, H&RL

Job Description 

Summary/objective

Southern University at New Orleans’ (SUNO) Housing & Residential Life is committed to providing residents with the quality service they deserve. We recognize the commitment our students make to our University and respond by providing comfortable on campus living. The Maintenance Technician for the Housing and Residential Life department for SUNO offers a unique and rewarding role within the division of Enrollment Management & Student Affairs. This professional level role is a 12-month, live-in position.

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for overseeing and performing a variety general maintenance trade work and repair of the property. The Technician performs general maintenance and repair of equipment and property requiring practical skill and knowledge in such trades as carpentry, plumbing, welding, painting, masonry, and electrical work.

The Maintenance Technician must possess the capability to work independently, under the limited supervision from management and must be self-directed and a self-starter. Although this position is assigned to the Housing & Residential Life Department, the work of the Maintenance Technician falls under the purview of the Division of Finance and Administration and, specifically, Facilities Management.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

1. Greet and interact with residents in a professional, courteous and helpful manner, and while on duty; Participate in an On-Call emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage. Install new equipment, appliances, fixtures, and parts and perform repairs on appliances, heating systems, fixtures, switches, and outlets, Modify existing systems and complete preventative maintenance on HVAC, and boiler, water heater and air circulation systems. Perform carpentry work in the renovation, alteration, and maintenance of buildings, floors, roofs, partitions, doors, windows wooden fixtures, sheetrock, tiling, and other housing components and playground equipment. Perform installation and plumbing work (such as cleaning, stoppages and replacing fittings) on boilers, furnaces, water heaters and pumps. Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment utilized, when appropriate and available, manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals. Inspect units to determine damages to the unit and the specific maintenance needs and responsible for reporting units that are seen as presenting any health, fire or safety concerns. Maintain safe, organized, clean work areas and work vehicles. Participate in work-safety programs and completes mandatory OSHA training annually. Responsible for meeting work order completion deadlines. Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocol. Inspect alarm systems such as carbon dioxide and fire protection and quickly schedule repairs when needed. Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

Knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools, and equipment of the facilities maintenance and carpentry trades. Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, equipment and practices of related facility maintenance disciplines such as HVAC, controls, mechanical, and electrical. Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in facilities maintenance and carpentry work example. Strong understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems. Strong understanding of general maintenance processes and methods. Experienced in operating a variety of equipment and small hand tools. Working knowledge of tools, common appliances, and devices. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skills. Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places, or confined space, and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

• Work is performed at various locations within the properties managed by SUNO Residential Life, and owned by Southern University at New Orleans The employee will be required to work in outside weather conditions for extended periods of time (66%-100% of the time). The employee must be able to walk distances outside in all weather conditions winter and summer.

Uses motor vehicles, hand tools, telephones, and photocopiers. Also, man lifts, backhoe, fork lift, power tools, ladders, pumps, welder, electronic test equipment, gas powered tools, and power actuated hammer, table saws, and other tools used in the trades.

Physical demands

Ability to sit, stand, talk, climb, balance, kneel, bend, crouch, stop, crawl; use hands to find or handle objects, tools, controls, or equipment; talk and hear; Ability to climb stairs and ladders with potential heights exceeding 24’ or greater; Special vision abilities required by this job close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus; Adequate vision to operate vehicles and equipment in daylight and darkness; Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 300 pounds (with assistance of a hand truck)

Travel required

Up to 50%.

Required education and experience

High school diploma required. A minimum of four years’ of demonstrated experience in a maintenance technician role. Valid Louisiana driver’s license. EPA technician certification required Preferred education and experience

• 2-3 years’ of demonstrated experience in one or more of the following trades: building construction, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding, or auto mechanic is desirable.