Maintenance Tech

SUMMARY Performs general maintenance on various types of buildings equipment and systems ie motors pumps valves bearings floats pulleys belts switches relays plugs light ballasts light photocells fuses circuit breakers timers transformers wiring and fire sensors Assists in preventive maintenance on facility systems and equipment; maintains HVAC system including VAV boxes; thermostats; electrical systems pneumatic controls electrical and electronic controls actuators etc;

maintains boilers domestic hot water systems and pumps Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment using hand and power tools precision measuring or testing devices Perform a variety of maintenance activities in the support of the Universitys equipment operation and maintenance of pumps and motors

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following Other duties may be assigned Responsible for complete maintenance in area of assignment Observes and adjusts a wide variety of mechanical equipment to assure proper operation This equipment includes pumps engines motors conveyors compressors and laboratory equipment Dismantles equipment for servicing repair or installation of replacement parts Lubricates and cleans pumps motors fans machinery and other mechanical equipment Replaces washers seals packing or parts on faucets water coolers flushometers valves traps etc Clears stoppages in sanitary or storm drainage systems using plumbers snake vacuum or manual plungers Replaces defective bulbs sockets switches ballasts fuses and receptacles in buildings or on the exterior areas of the campus Regulates steam and hot water equipment in mechanical rooms offices laboratories residence areas etc Adjusts valves thermostats and dampers Maintain proper pool water chemistry including calibrating and adjusting chemical dispensers and assures water purification standards Monitor pool functions to include reading gauges graphs meters and control panels to ensure water quality Clean and maintain chemical dispensing units pumps and boilers as required Repair and maintain pool equipment pumps small and large motors pipes valves chemical dispensing units and chlorinators Performs labor or other semi skilled duties including drilling digging etc Cooperates and coordinates work with other crafts as needed Maintains inspection duties according to established procedures and preventative maintenance schedules May be asked to formulate new task lists Reports unsafe conditions and building or equipment damage to supervisors

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This is a non supervisory position QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill andor ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions EDUCATION andor EXPERIENCE High school graduate or GED preferred A minimum of four years experience as a general or trades maintenance mechanic;

or graduation from a recognized trade school and two years of acceptable experience Journeyman certificate preferred LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read blueprints procedure manuals work orders equipment operating instructions and general correspondence ie memos letters etc Ability to effectively communicate with staff students administration and visitors Ability to read and accurately complete maintenance requests time sheets supply requests etc MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS Requires at least a type 2 refrigerant transition and recovery certification Journeyman Certificate preferred Must have valid Drivers License and ability to…