Maintenance Technician

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This posting is available to both current UAW membership and external applicants; UAW members will be given preference when applying prior to 12/2/2025.

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Oberlin College and Conservatory is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Summary

The Facilities Operations Department of Oberlin College invites applications for the position of Maintenance Technician. This is a full-time, 12 month, 40 hours per week, Tues through Saturday, 4 pm to 12:30 am, Service employee position reporting to the Facilities Operations Project Director.

The incumbent will perform the full range of Maintenance Technician duties and support at all College locations. The following is a typical list of duties for this position:

• Effectively respond to and handle various emergencies as appropriate and when necessary, refer situations to a manager. Receive directives and dispatch from the Office of Safety and Security as well as Facilities Operations.
• Conduct preventive maintenance (PM) services as directed by the Supervisor.
• Perform/assist with tasks related to roofing (roof drain cleaning, gutter cleaning, etc.).
• Carry out and/or help with basic electrical work when appropriate, such as, but not limited to: replacing switches, outlets, ballasts and batteries, resetting clocks, re-lamping in and outside lighting, and making minor repairs to custodial equipment.
• Make and/or help with minor plumbing repairs such as, but not limited to, maintaining and fixing faucets, flushing valves and water heaters.
• Execute and aid with fundamental/basic tasks for the HVAC Department, such as, but not limited to: changing or repairing radiator steam traps, adjusting and/or changing belts on air handlers, replacing sump pumps and changing filters.
• Respond to heating and cooling issues (making minor adjustments).
• Perform and/or assist with basic painting and window repairs (e.g., glazing and replacing glass).
• Perform/assist with campus snow removal and salting needs on campus.
• Complete minor vehicle maintenance on Oberlin College vehicles such as, but not limited to: jumping batteries, replacing windshield wipers/blades, and airing tires.
• Read and record equipment and meter information (e.g., water, gas, steam and electric meter indicators).
• Carry a radio for communication at all times to provide coverage for immediate issues that may arise on campus as well as for normal communications of work related duties.
• Complete and turn in work orders as noted in the work order procedure.
• Follow all college policies, local ordinances, OSHA and other applicable state and local safety policies and standards.
• Provide minor service as needed to ready athletic fields.
• Provide reports to appropriate area managers concerning corrective actions that are needed or performed.
• Maintain computer-based preventive maintenance records where applicable.

• Operate/assist with pool cleaning…