Maintenance Technician II

Overview

Responsible for the general maintenance, preventive maintenance, and general upkeep of the Housing Facilities Buildings. Oversee planning and preparation, and completion of work orders and to ensure all the buildings are safe, reliable, and well maintained.

Responsibilities

* Organize and oversee the day-to-day maintenance requests of assigned buildings to make sure all buildings and equipment are in good running condition. Making sure all work orders are taken care of in a timely and professional manner.

* Conduct field checks of buildings to identify and analyze corrective and preventive maintenance modifications. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.

* Ensure all safety procedures are being applied for all boilers, electrical, plumbing, pumps, furnaces, appliances, etc. Keeping equipment, vehicles, tools, working areas clean and in good working condition, operating hand tools safely, use of safety glasses, knowledge of MSDS sheets to keep employees and residents safe.

* Performs minor electrical maintenance including but not be limited to replacement or repair of fixtures (e.g. wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.), using appropriate hand, power and specialty tools.

* Performs minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.). Keeps work areas/shops/vehicles clean and organized.

* Operate and perform routine maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment and related systems.

* Create and maintain a positive teamwork environment to optimize department results and objectives.

* Support a positive relationship with residents, Residence Life Staff, and other teams and departments on campus to ensure good customer service and that needs are met.

* Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

* Minimum of 2 years directly related work experience in maintenance work or related trade.

* Valid Utah driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application (iForm)

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits

ADA

This position requires moderate physical effort. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position, including lifting up to 25 pounds, walking and standing. Employees must adhere to safety precautions and may be required to use protective equipment.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges.

Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the  season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women's volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women's soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful.

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