Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Illinois College - Jacksonville, IL

Salary Range $18.00 Hourly Level Experienced

The Maintenance Technician performs supervised routine maintenance tasks, following specific detailed instructions in the maintenance of campus buildings and grounds. This individual is a self-motivated team player who works effectively with technical and non-technical team members and outside individuals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following list of duties is meant to be representative of the work performed in this position. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

• Assists with maintaining HVAC equipment (e.g. changes filters)
• Processes daily work orders
• Has ability to perform miscellaneous electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks
• Assists with repairs system controllers, wiring, and functions
• Assists when needed with reading and checking gauges, meters, and thermometers and records readings on log sheets
• Checks operation of equipment and reports to supervisor needed repairs for buildings and mechanical equipment
• Operates necessary equipment to perform the job (e.g. driving Kubotas, forklift, snow removal equipment and various power tools)
• Assists with the responsibility for securing an inventory of supplies and equipment
• Maintains operating records as required
• Assists with campus event setups
• Supervises and trains subordinates and other assigned personnel as required
• Responds to emergencies in off-hours, as necessary. Rotating on-call shifts posted weekly.
• Has knowledge of and operates within OSHA standards and college safety policies at all times

Qualifications:

• High school or equivalent, required
• Demonstrable work history reflecting reliability and dependability
• Must possess a current driver’s license and evidence of insurability
• Intercultural competency, ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work from stepladders with or without accommodations
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide units of measure
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to stoop, bend, stand, walk, reach, kneel, climb, or balance frequently and for extended periods of time while performing job duties
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills are required
• Two years of building maintenance experience, preferred
• Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.