Maintenance Repair Specialist 1 - Facilities

Nevada System of Higher Education

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About The Position

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC), located in Reno, Nevada is recruiting for two Maintenance Repair Specialist 1 for the Facilities and Maintenance Department. The position will maintain, repair, and modify plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and paint work. Other duties include, but are not limited to; working special events and space set up; supervising employees and students; training part-time laborers and student workers; instillation of toilets and sinks; troubleshoot electrical issues; installing window coverings; working with vendors; setting up scaffolding; handling irate customers in difficult situations in a helpful manner; meet with clients to determine need; perform all duties in a safe manner according to institutional policy and procedure; keep others involved and informed; other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience under the supervision of journey level trades persons in two (2) or more of the major building or mechanical trades which included responsibility for performing a variety of repair and maintenance activities, laying out jobs and ordering materials; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
A valid Class “C” Nevada driver’s license or higher operator’s license is required at the time of appointment and is a condition of continuing employment.
This job requires heavy lifting, including furniture, materials, and equipment.
Climbing ladders and crawling in ceilings, and other tight spaces, is required.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with locksmith experience including but not limited to pinning, repair, and record management and experience in electronic access systems for building access and security are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Maintain, repair, and modify plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and paint work
Work special events and space set up
Supervise employees and students
Train part-time laborers and student workers
Install toilets and sinks
Troubleshoot electrical issues
Install window coverings
Work with vendors
Set up scaffolding
Handle irate customers in difficult situations in a helpful manner
Meet with clients to determine need
Perform all duties in a safe manner according to institutional policy and procedure
Keep others involved and informed
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
Health insurance options including dental and vision
19.25% retirement match in PERS
10 hours of annual and 10 hours of sick accrued each month
12 paid holidays
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
Sports and Fitness Center with annual or monthly membership options for employee and spouse/domestic partner.
ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
Free parking on all TMCC campus locations.
No State income tax.
All full-time faculty and staff are provided with a variety of discounts and employee purchase programs.
Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.
The College offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 53%). The Classified Registration Fee Reduction Program may be used for undergraduate courses through TMCC.