Preventative Maintenance Tech

Preventative Maintenance Tech

The Department of Facilities and Construction Management at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Preventative Maintenance Tech position.

• Perform basic preventive maintenance to facilities and building systems and assist technician(s) with completing repairs or upgrades.
• Ensure that equipment used in maintenance is kept clean and in proper working condition.
• Ability to operate tools, machines, and other equipment.
• Compliance with local building codes, and health and safety regulations.
• Utilize handheld devices and asset management system mobile apps to create and close work orders with appropriate data (labor hours, downtime, problem/cause/remedy, and parts used).
• Follow appropriate safety procedures and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc.), and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards.
• Other jobs assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid Mississippi Driver's License.
• One to two years of experience in facility maintenance (especially in mechanical trades such as IIVAC, plumbing, electrical, and/or safety) preferred, but not required.
• Ability to bend, stand, stoop, crawl, or smell and access small areas as needed.
• Ability to lift minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolds, and work at heights greater than 20 feet.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions throughout the year.
• Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service skills with desire to exceed customer expectations.