Maintenance Technician- Murphy Campus

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Job Title:

Maintenance Technician
- Murphy Campus Agency:

West Georgia Technical College Job

Requisition :

Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:$39187.20

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing skilled and semi-skilled work associated with the maintenance and repair of the college’s facilities and grounds.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in the repair and maintenance of college equipment and vehicles using a variety of tools, materials, and equipment while maintaining required records, logs, and electronic work order system. (55%)
• Installs, maintains or repairs electrical and plumbing systems with associated hardware. (20%)
• Participates in grounds maintenance activities, including installing and maintaining landscaping, applying herbicides and pesticides, and maintaining parking lots. (5%)
• Maintains fire alarms, sprinkler, and security systems. (5%)
• Assists with carpentry and renovation projects as assigned. (5%)
• Responds to emergency requests for repairs. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Competencies:

• Knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials and practices of building and grounds maintenance
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical or HVAC system maintenance and repair
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to lift, push and carry heavy items
• Ability to read, interpret and apply construction plans, specifications and blueprints
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Work Environment:

Maintenance Technicians often carry out many different tasks in a single day at any number of locations. They may work inside a single building or be responsible for the maintenance of many buildings, building systems, and provide help to staff, faculty, and students as needed.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Maintenance Technicians may have to stand for long periods or lift heavy objects. These workers may work in uncomfortably hot or cold environments, in uncomfortable or cramped positions, or on ladders. The work involves a lot of walking, climbing, and reaching.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position, mainly located on the Murphy Campus. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Thursday, 7 am to 4:30 pm and Friday, 8 am until 12 pm. Depending on the needs of the college a Monday through Thursday schedule of four ten hours days may be approved. This position occasionally requires longer hours.

Travel:

Occasional travel to other campus locations may be required on an as needed basis.

Required

Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent
* and* One (1) year of experience in a skilled trade or building maintenance.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Two years working experience in a large-scale maintenance facility
* or* three years’ experience in a skilled trade which would have enabled the applicant to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform maintenance duties.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive…