Facilities Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

Job Title & Department

Facilities Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift – Department:
University Hospital | Facilities Systems

Under the general 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 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.

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.

• Carpentry:
  Installs/removes fixtures (e.g., bulletin boards, clocks, pictures, coat hooks, signs). Installs/repairs shelves, ceiling tiles, drywall, flooring and trim. Paints and patches walls. Assembles, installs, repairs and replaces dispensers, beds, furniture, doors, and associated hardware. Repairs firewall penetrations. Repairs fire doors and related hardware.
• Electrical:
  Installs/repairs various electrical equipment, including but not limited to light fixtures, electrical outlets, switches, appliances, controls and motors. Repairs 1‑phase motors. Retrofits lighting fixtures. Resets breakers. Replaces fuses. Resolves local power outages. Locates local electrical disconnects. Performs basic preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment. Responds to electrical emergencies. Performs intermediate and complex preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Plumbing:
  Repairs/installs plumbing equipment (e.g., toilets, sinks, showers). Repairs/installs plumbing components (e.g., supply lines, mixing valves, traps, pipes). Tests eye wash stations and emergency showers. Resolves water temperature requests. Unclogs drains. Repairs/replaces water fountains. Replaces damaged/missing piping insulation. Locates local water shut‑off valves. Performs intermediate and complex preventative maintenance on plumbing systems and equipment. Responds to plumbing emergencies.
• HVAC:
  Responds to and assesses room temperature requests. Repairs/replaces thermostats. Calibrates/programs thermostats. Cleans external ducts, cooling towers, air dampers, condensers, evaporator coils, etc. Replaces room unit motors and filters. Repairs and replaces HVAC components (e.g., actuators, fan blades, pump seals, bearings). Performs intermediate and complex preventative maintenance on HVAC/R systems and equipment.

• Technical Support:
  Ensures areas are in compliance with applicable codes. Documents regulatory compliance tests. Becomes knowledgeable of equipment and utilities and transfers that knowledge to other staff. May assist lower level Facilities Maintenance Technician.
• Communication / Recordkeeping:
  Documents labor, materials and work performed on work orders. Provides feedback on materials. Informs customers when tasks are completed. Communicates and initiates work order escalation, if needed. Requests equipment and materials required to perform tasks.

Ability to:
1) Read, understand and update blueprints, schematics and as‑built drawings;
2) Read, understand and apply safety standards and practices (e.g., hazard communication, infection control, lock‑out/tag‑out);
3) Read, interpret and apply technical manuals and system specifications;
4) Follow applicable…