Facilities Maintenance Technician I

Columbus College of Art & Design•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is designated as essential staff. The Facilities Team presence at work is required regardless of the degree to which the College is operational, while open or closed, essential staff are required to report for work at any time their function is necessary to maintain or protect the physical well-being of the campus community. The Facilities Maintenance Technician I will work as part of a team to upkeep the physical maintenance of CCAD buildings and grounds by performing preventative maintenance tasks, and technical repairs to building and equipment.

Requirements

Ability to learn and apply proper safety techniques and procedures while using chemicals, power tools, hand tools and equipment.
Ability to learn and apply proper lifting techniques and the ability to operate heavy equipment. (i.e., forklift)
Ability to learn to use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely.
Ability to learn and apply proper maintenance procedures and use of equipment and supplies.
Ability to receive and apply instruction from senior techs.
Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule for weekly after hours and weekends performing emergency repairs; overtime as needed for special projects and events. Assigned shift times are subject to change based on campus needs.
Knowledge of snow and ice removal.
Strong interest in skilled trades, such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to complete checklists, work orders, etc.
Ability to verbally convey ideas, problems and technical information to others.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Current driver's license.

Nice To Haves

certificate of completion from a technical school or a relevant Associate's degree (or equivalent) from a two-year College.

Responsibilities

Inspect buildings, electrical systems, grounds, and equipment to ensure safe, well-maintained conditions, identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair.
Perform minor troubleshooting and repairs; replace light bulbs, ballasts and fuses. Consult senior techs as needed.
Assist with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on HVAC systems, changing filters, etc.
Complete maintenance work orders as assigned and in a timely manner.
Identify and perform basic service and repair on plumbing fixtures; open clogged lines and drains. Consult senior techs as needed.
Identify and assist with carpentry and repair work.
Operate a variety of machinery, equipment and tools including saws, routers, drills, and various hand tools.
Assist with snow and ice removal.
Assist with moving loading, unloading and storing supplies, furniture and equipment including assembly and disassembly.
Wear proper protective equipment while performing job duties (i.e., googles, hard hat, back brace, gloves).
Install or replace electrical plugs, switches, outlets, etc., under the guide of senior techs.
Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.
Assist in setting up for special events.
Assist with minor janitorial duties, i.e trash removal, cleanup of spills, and accidental water release situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.