Facilities Maintenance Technician
- Employer
- American University
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- May 25, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Vocational & Technical Fields, Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities
- Employment Type
- Full Time
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University
Department:
Building Maintenance Zone A
Time Type:
Full time
Work Modality:
Union:
Job Description:
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 mechanical/HVAC systems, building automation systems, HVAC and related equipment, making major or minor corrective repairs as required. Also performs inspections and planned maintenance on air handling units, pumps, fan coils, heat exchangers, variable air volume units, dx units, window air conditioners and heat pumps, exhaust fans and related equipment. May also install new mechanical or HVAC equipment, and may be required to recondition equipment to improve reliability and extend service life. Assists with the development of initial proposals for energy conservation projects in existing facilities. Provides technical expertise and actively contributes to campus building system design, commissioning and sustainability efforts. Provides information and assistance to building occupants, planners and others involved in major alterations/renovations to the building. Will lead other field operations personnel in routine or complex system checks, diagnostics or calibrations on building HVAC systems. Assists in providing hands-on training, instruction and demonstrations on new system operation and best practices.
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:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 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, heat exchangers, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Attends technical training to remain up to date with new
equipment that may be installed in the building.
- 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.
- Championing Customer Needs.
- Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.
- Building and Supporting Teams.
- 40 hours/week.
- Non-exempt.
- $32 per hour.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 2-4 years of relevant experience.
- Working knowledge of DDC dampers, actuators, temperature
controls.
- Universal CFC license.
- Journeyman’s license in one or more trades, credential issued
by facilities professional association.
- 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.
- 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.
- Intermediate computer skills, to include CMMS experience.
- Must submit at least 3 professional references.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must agree to submit to a background check.
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .
Other Details
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful
completion of a background check.
- Employees in staff positions at American University must
deliver their services to the university from either the District
of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the
university.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
- American University is an E-Verify employer.
American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email theworkline@american.edu .
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
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