Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II - FT - RVCC

Community College System of New Hampshire•Claremont, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled routine, general, and preventative custodial, grounds, building, and equipment maintenance and repairs, and assists with facilities and construction projects. The position reports to the College Facilities Manager at River Valley Community College and supports the physical plant and grounds at the Claremont campus and Keene and Lebanon Academic Centers. Work includes general building maintenance and minor renovations; custodial cleaning and sanitizing; preventative maintenance and inspection of building systems and equipment; grounds and snow removal; operation and care of tools, vehicles, and equipment; completion of work requests; and assistance with room setup, deliveries, errands, and special projects. The employee reports safety issues and follows applicable college, system, state, and federal rules and regulations. Other duties may be assigned. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Eligibility requires residency within a New England state.

Requirements

High school diploma or high school equivalency; each additional year of approved work experience may substitute for one year of required education.
Two years of experience in general building maintenance and/or repair work.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
General knowledge of methods and tools used in maintenance and repair work.
Skill in using tools and equipment used in the work.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with associates and the general public.
Willingness to maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities.
Residency within a New England state is required for employment eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Some training in a building trade.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Reliability and availability for snow plowing and removal.
Ability to attend to emergency situations, including spills, cleaning, and painting.
Availability to work on call for storm emergencies and special functions.
Knowledge of one or more building trades.
Ability to direct the work of subordinate maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

Perform general building maintenance and repairs, including minor renovations, remodeling, painting, light carpentry, and basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tasks.
Service door hardware and leaking plumbing systems and perform preventative maintenance on door, lock, and plumbing systems.
Clean and sanitize offices, classrooms, labs, hallways, lavatories, and other areas; vacuum, empty trash and recycling, dust, clean glass, wash floors, strip, wax and buff floors, and clean carpets.
Use disinfectants, sanitizers, and cleaning compounds properly, and operate custodial equipment such as automatic floor scrubbers and high-speed floor buffers.
Inspect and clean boilers; monitor heating system gauges; maintain circulation pumps and compressors; maintain internal exit and emergency lighting; change HVAC filters; lubricate bearings; and change or repair existing electrical ballasts, outlets, and switches.
Inspect failed structures, equipment, and building components; determine required parts and tools; complete minor repairs; and report major failures to the College Facilities Manager.
Perform grounds maintenance, including landscaping, mowing, trimming, planting, snow plowing, shoveling, salting, and sanding parking lots, driveways, and entryways.
Operate and maintain building service equipment, hand and power tools, lawn equipment, and snow removal equipment; monitor equipment condition and assist with repairs.
Maintain a basic supply of maintenance materials and hardware and keep tools and equipment in safe operating condition.
Complete work requests and custodial duties; move furniture and equipment; deliver supplies; run errands; and assist with building, classroom, laboratory, and room setup for college functions and activities.
Assist with physical plant and grounds operations, routine and preventative maintenance, custodial functions, repairs, renovations, and special projects at the Claremont campus and Keene and Lebanon Academic Centers.
Drive trucks and other College vehicles to deliver and pick up supplies.
Report observed campus safety issues and concerns to the supervisor.
Comply with college, system, state, and federal rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.