Facilities Maintenance Specialist (Plumbing)

Craven Community College•New Bern, NC

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About The Position

The Facilities Maintenance Specialist performs skilled maintenance, repair, and construction in and around buildings and on their systems, working across areas that include heating and air, water, and electrical systems. The position specializes in plumbing, carpentry, and fire alarm systems. Work is determined through visual inspections or work orders and supports the College’s mission, core values, and goals.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Four years of maintenance experience, including plumbing work.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment, controls, and systems.
Knowledge of machinery, equipment, and tools used to maintain and repair buildings, and of building equipment operations and repair procedures.
Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance.
Practical knowledge of commercial carpentry and minor construction work used in building repair, maintenance, and improvement.
Knowledge of established maintenance, fire, OSHA, hazardous-material, and safety regulations and procedures.
Proficient skill repairing structural and/or mechanical facilities across a variety of trade areas.
Intermediate computer skills in Word and Excel and intermediate skills analyzing and interpreting data.
Ability to work independently and remain focused on quality work under time constraints.
Ability to maintain records of work assignments and materials used.
Ability to troubleshoot building systems and correct system problems.
Ability to paint and perform drywall work.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and perform basic mathematical computations.
Ability to interpret blueprints, code manuals, state and federal regulations, manufacturers’ specifications, and other technical information used in trade-related work.
Ability to use standard powered and non-powered tools.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people contacted in the course of work.
Ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce, including people with different levels of academic preparation, physical and learning abilities, and socioeconomic levels.

Nice To Haves

Six years of maintenance work experience in commercial and office building operations.

Responsibilities

Determine work to be completed through visual inspection or assignment of work orders.
Perform scheduled maintenance and service plumbing fixtures, water heaters, water fountains, and eyewashes.
Assist with scheduled maintenance and minor repairs to heating, refrigeration, air-conditioning, and electrical systems and other equipment.
Schedule maintenance of fire alarm panels.
Repair, replace, service, and install equipment, including light fixtures, fluorescent tubes, lamp connectors, furniture, and administrative and instructional equipment.
Perform minor painting, carpentry, and masonry work.
Perform general office maintenance, including hanging pictures and repairing office furniture.
Assist in monitoring and adjusting computer energy management systems to maintain comfortable building temperatures.
Perform minor repairs on campus power equipment and machinery and report items needing repair or replacement.
Install cable for computers and telephones.
Operate a motor vehicle to pick up items from local vendors and deliver supplies as needed.
Assist in moving furniture and equipment as needed.
Prepare facilities for classes, meetings, and special events as assigned.
Participate in appropriate committees and task forces as assigned.
Perform other job-related duties and projects as assigned in support of the College’s mission, core values, and goals.