Facilities Maintenance Technician

An incumbent assists in performing minor building maintenance and repair work in several trade areas under the supervision of a technical supervisor.

• Assists mechanics and tradesmen in basic and routine repair and maintenance functions using a variety of hand and power tools (e.g., minor carpentry, basic HVAC).
• Assists the Facilities office and tradesmen with ordering HVAC, electrical, plumbing and construction materials.
• Assists mechanics in building, repairing, and maintaining roofs, floors, walls, partitions, tables, chairs, and other wooden objects.
• Maintains and repairs window screens, door latches, light switches, receptacles, faucets, toilets, and other objects not requiring detailed knowledge and skill.
• Assists in preparing and painting interior and exterior surfaces.
• Assists in snow/ice removal, grass cutting, and grounds maintenance.
• Assists in running new pipe, installing sinks, and in general performing plumbing repair and maintenance.
• Assists with moving furniture and other assigned tasks requiring general labor.
• Assists with set‑up for campus events.
• Assists mailroom/signage shop personnel with shipping/receiving, mailbox delivery, sign making and installation of signs.
• Assists with receiving and loading dock duties.
• Assists facilities and sanitation staff with sanitation duties when needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge of operating and maintaining a variety of equipment, hand and power tools used in trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, or HVAC; knowledge of basic tools and their application, maintenance, and repair; knowledge of basic tasks and repairs in mechanical/trade fields; skill in basic applications, techniques or procedures of a mechanical/trade field; ability to understand and comply with written and oral instructions;

ability to apply principles, practices, methods, tools and equipment used by skilled tradesmen/mechanics in helping them carry out their tasks; ability to operate equipment and power tools and signage machines; ability to operate mailroom machinery; ability to communicate effectively and work in a multi‑cultured environment; ability to read, write, and follow basic instructions.

High school diploma or GED, and two (2) years of relevant experience; or other equivalent combination of education and experience.