Assistant - Maintenance

Job Description

Department:
Facilities Operations and Maintenance

The Maintenance Assistant performs general maintenance duties including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, locksmith and energy.

Essential Functions:

• Performs and assists with general maintenance duties including carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, locksmith and energy.
• Installs new equipment and repairs and/or replaces defective equipment.
• Cleans, services, oils and/or adjusts equipment.
• Operates and conducts routine preventive maintenance on College vehicles; notifies appropriate personnel of any vehicle maintenance required.
• Performs preventative maintenance and part repairs according to schedule.
• Utilizes the college's work order system (CMMS) to note time spent and the work performed relative to specific work request.
• Prepares work order material by pulling from stock to meet technical and trade requirements.
• Responds to inquiries and assists technical staff from carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, locksmith and energy.
• Communicates with city inspectors and vendors, as needed.
• Adheres to safety and health regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least one (1) year of related work experience required.
• Experience in two or more of the following trades; carpentry, painting, and locksmith is preferred.

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, the Windows environment, and internet research skills.
• Knowledge in carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, locksmith, energy and other maintenance skills.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail, within stated deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.
• Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
• Must be willing and able to work various hours, various locations, and rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, College closures, and holidays, as needed.
• Ability to travel throughout the College district daily.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to apply practical understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Security Sensitive position: all applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.

In addition, subject to a federal background check.

Must have or qualify for a valid Texas driver's license and be insurable under South Texas College's insurance policy for driving.

Must maintain authorization to drive College-owned vehicles.

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling whil