Maintenance Repair Specialist 1- Facilities & Campus Operations

Nevada System of Higher Education

15d • Onsite

About The Position

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) in Reno, Nevada, is hiring a Maintenance Repair Specialist 1 for Facilities & Campus Operations in the Maintenance Department. The role maintains, repairs, and modifies plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and paint work. It also supports special events and space setups, installs and repairs building fixtures and finishes, troubleshoots electrical issues, and builds, sets up, and moves furniture. The specialist works with vendors and contractors, coordinates and prioritizes workload, manages work orders through Jira, communicates with clients about their needs, and responds helpfully to difficult customer situations. The role includes training part-time laborers, student workers, and subordinate staff, keeping others informed, and performing work safely in accordance with institutional policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned.

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., subject to change based on organizational needs. Employees participate in an on-call rotation, during which emergencies may extend workdays or require extended hours. The position is classified as affecting public safety and requires pre-employment controlled-substance screening. A valid Class C Nevada driver’s license or higher is required at appointment and throughout employment. The position is full-time, with a 100% full-time equivalent. Compensation is Grade 30, Step 01 at $26.25 per hour; placement may vary in accordance with applicable rules, qualifications, internal equity, and budgets.

Requirements

• Four years of progressively responsible experience under the supervision of journey-level tradespersons in two or more major building or mechanical trades, including responsibility for a variety of repair and maintenance activities, laying out jobs, and ordering materials; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid Class C Nevada driver’s license or higher operator’s license at appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
• Successful completion of pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and modify plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and paint work.
• Work special events and set up spaces.
• Train part-time laborers, student workers, and subordinate staff.
• Install toilets and sinks; repair and install drywall; troubleshoot electrical issues; and install window coverings.
• Work with vendors and contractors.
• Coordinate and effectively prioritize workload.
• Manage work orders using the Jira system.
• Build, set up, and move furniture.
• Handle irate customers helpfully in difficult situations.
• Communicate with clients to determine their needs.
• Perform duties safely in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
• Keep others involved and informed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance options, including dental and vision insurance.
• 19.25% retirement match in PERS.
• Life insurance and annual and sick leave.
• Sports and Fitness Center membership options for employees and spouses/domestic partners.
• ComPsych employee support.
• Free parking at TMCC campus locations.
• Employee discounts and purchase programs.
• Classified Grant-in-Aid: tuition is paid in full for qualifying courses that apply toward a degree or are job-related.
• Classified Registration Fee Reduction Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of qualifying classified employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed