Maintenance Technician

Overview

Under the direction of the supervisor or designee, the Maintenance Technician performs semi-skilled building and equipment maintenance and construction tasks, The Maintenance Technician assists technicians on major repairs or new construction, installs, repairs, modifies, and maintains a variety of equipment and electro-mechanical systems used including ancillary and laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

* Assist plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and other mechanical journeymen, in major repairs and maintenance; which may involve following blueprints and written instructions

* Lubricate, clean, and paint mechanical equipment

* Clean machinery, appurtenances and mechanical spaces

* Build, install, and repair walls, ceilings and floors

* Perform wall patching and painting

* Assist in moving and setting up of furniture; as well as, other equipment and machinery

* Maintain and repair maintenance tools

* Perform all routine preventative maintenance inspection and adhere to set timetables for completion

* Operate, troubleshoot, install, and repair all equipment and systems

* Perform routine cleaning including washing, stripping and buffing floors, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, emptying trash, vacuuming carpets, dusting and replenishing paper supplies

* Perform receiving, mail distribution, and courier services

* Maintain records and pertinent data

* Maintain spare parts inventory

* Perform other duties as required.

* Assist in snow removal management and campus emergencies

* Is available to be on call on a rotating schedule

Qualifications

* High School diploma

* Working knowledge of construction and maintenance materials and equipment

* Knowledge of tools and skill to perform work using hammers, wrenches, etc.

* Ability to read instructions, blueprints, and/or specifications

* General knowledge of piping, plumbing, ducting and electrical systems including the interpreting of schematics and ability to work from drawings and manufacturer instructions

* Ability to travel to off-site locations.

Additional Information

May perform work in all Medical School facilities and is subject to possible exposure to chemicals, gases, electrical shock; may work in confined spaces on ladders.

Ability to perform physically arduous tasks; normal dexterity, visual acuity, ability to lift up to 50 lbs., ability to climb and work from ladders and scaffolding, and work in confined areas.