Maintenance Technician I

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Founded in 1988, Lone Star College-Tomball is the third oldest college in the LSC system. LSC-Tomball offers a wide range of academic and workforce programs and is a leading college in the health sciences. LSC-Tomball is the founding college of the lifePATH® program, a four-year degree for adults with cognitive disabilities. LSC-Tomball enjoys a joint library partnership with Harris County Public Library, and we offer an early college high school with the Tomball Independent School District.

Location address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.

The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing beginner-level maintenance, repairs, and installations on campus buildings, equipment, and systems. This position supports the daily operations of the college by ensuring a safe, functional, and well-maintained environment for students, faculty, and staff.

This role works collaboratively across LSC campuses on special projects, recommend process improvement, and implement best practices in standard operating procedures (SOPs) across functional.

• Conduct routine inspections of buildings, including classrooms, offices, and common areas
• Respond to maintenance requests and work orders in a timely manner
• Assist in general carpentry, painting, and drywall repairs
• Maintain and repair doors and windows
• Collaborate with other maintenance staff and departments to complete projects and repairs
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, work orders, and equipment performance
• Operate and maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles necessary for assigned tasks
• Ensure compliance with safety and Property Services expectations
• Provide emergency on-call support as required
  
  Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

• Basic knowledge of carpentry and general building systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Familiarity with work order management systems preferred

• Physical ability to lift heavy equipment, work in confined spaces, and climb ladders
• Comfortable working at heights of up to 50 feet, including on ladders, scaffolding, or elevated platforms.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects and/or…