Maintenance Technician

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Full Time Young Harris College, Young Harris, GA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $18.00 To $20.00 Hourly

This position is located on the beautiful campus of Young Harris College, offering the opportunity to be part of a welcoming, close-knit community surrounded by the beautiful North Georgia mountains. Employees enjoy a vibrant collegiate atmosphere, scenic surroundings, and the rewarding experience of supporting students and contributing to campus life.

Job Title:Maintenance Technician

Department:Maintenance

Reports To:Maintenance Supervisor

Classification:Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician performs technical and mechanical functions as assigned for the purpose of operating the property in a manner consistent with maximum efficiency, cost effectiveness, and service to the client and its occupants. This individual will maintain a high level of professionalism in addressing facility management issues including response to and resolution of any client requests or concerns.

Essential Functions:

• Electrical:
  Repair and maintain lighting fixtures, ballasts, and circuit switches
• Electrical:
  Repair, replace and/or maintain 115V convenience outlets and circuits
• Electronic systems (Fire alarm, security, timers):
  Ability to operate and perform tests
• Plumbing:
  Replace or repair flush valve on toilets and keep properly maintained
• Plumbing:
  Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on all plumbing issues throughout facility including roof drains, storm and sewer drains, faucets, valves, water filters, etc.
• Plumbing:
  Clear drainage/sewage stoppages using appropriate equipment and methods
• Plumbing:
  Locate and exercise isolation and shut off valves
• Carpentry:
  Repair and assemble furniture
• Carpentry:
  Perform wall patching
• Carpentry:
  Install or repair ceramic wall tile
• Carpentry:
  Make repairs to roofing materials
• Flooring:
  Make repairs to ceramic, vinyl tile floors
• HVAC:
  Operate HVAC systems and controls
• HVAC:
  Change Ventilation Filters
• HVAC:
  Perform lubrication of motors/pumps/fans
• HVAC:
  Assist in repair of HVAC system equipment
• HVAC:
  Perform cleaning of refrigeration equipment coils
• General:
  Maintain and clean mechanical rooms and equipment to maintain in like new condition
• General:
  Complete corrective/preventative maintenance work orders in a timely and professional manner
• General:
  Perform painting as needed/assigned
• General:
  Perform cleaning/janitorial functions or supervise
• General:
  Perform event setups and take-downs
• General:
  Assist in installing new equipment for the facility
• General:
  Respond to On-Call emergency repair work or after hours
• General:
  Maintain clean and organized work areas
• General:
  Maintain supply and materials in stock, organize and replenish
• General:
  Ability to locate and shut off valves and electrical circuits in an emergency
• General:
  Assist other trades/technicians where assigned and/or needed

Other Functions:

• Attend and actively participate in staff/safety meetings
• Maintain all logs per ACA requirements as applicable
• Open, document action taken, and close on demand and preventative maintenance work requests using a PC and PDA
• Perform other assignments as needed and/or assigned
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Maintain correct and accurate record keeping
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Experience in leading the project management process
• Proven record of providing excellent customer service

Technical

Skills:

• Understand and abide by all applicable Safety Data Sheets (SDS) procedures
• Understand and abide by all Lock Out Tag Out procedures
• Possess a working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PDA

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in the repair and maintenance of commercial buildings, educational environments, correctional facilities and/or health care facilities
• Perform at a skilled level for at least 2 of the following: electrical,…