Facilities Maintenance Technician

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Under the supervision of a senior technician or supervisor, the facilities maintenance technician performs intermediate tasks related to day-to-day inspections, preventative maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.  Functions will include but are not limited to: daily inspections, installations, general maintenance (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC) and repairs.  Responds to emergency situations and evaluates and corrects defects.  May assist lower level facilities technicians.

Assists other trades as needed; adheres to all safety practices and procedures; cleans and maintains work areas and equipment; attends meetings; properly completes documentation; provides a high level of customer service; communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices; operates department vehicle; performs other duties as assigned.  Actively supports our commitment to the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace.

HS Graduate or Equivalent or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required: Per CCS specifications; High school diploma/GED with two years’ experience in general maintenance or equivalent combination of education and experience; valid OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health card; at the time of entry into this position, demonstrates competency in each of the identified technical specialties as required for this position’s level of responsibility: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC/R or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Shift, hours, days, and/or location are subject to change based on operational need in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement; may work overtime; subject to 24 hour emergency call.

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