Maintenance Specialist I
About The Position
The Maintenance Specialist I is responsible for maintaining campus facilities, collegewide Helpdesk tickets, and Centennial Hall, and for assisting the Maintenance Project Lead with maintenance, remodeling, and general college operations. The position is based primarily at the Main Campus, with assignments to other college locations as directed by an administrator. Duties include diagnosing and repairing minor lighting and electrical problems; preparing residence halls for each semester; maintaining electronic records for preventative maintenance and repairs; and tracking and closing assigned work orders using maintenance and service-request systems. The role also involves preparing surfaces for painting, repairing and painting damaged drywall, demolishing and erecting walls for remodeling or additions, installing bulletin boards and shelving, moving furniture, preparing facilities and residence halls, and operating machinery and equipment commonly used in school systems and residence halls. The employee assists with special projects, addresses campus safety concerns, and performs other assigned duties. The work requires use of hand and power tools and facility equipment, intermediate remodeling, new-construction, and large-scale residential maintenance skills, and the ability to perform routine preventative maintenance. The employee must be able to work a variable schedule as needed to meet operational requirements. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, either 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. or 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; evening and weekend hours may be required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Two years of experience in building maintenance or the construction field.
- Two years of experience with sheetrock, painting, and interior wall construction.
- Valid driver's license and clear motor vehicle record.
- Knowledge of how to use and operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment found in large facilities.
- Ability to use intermediate remodeling, new-construction, and large-scale residential maintenance skills.
- Ability to perform routine preventative maintenance.
- Physical ability to lift 50 pounds of material and carry it several feet.
- Physical ability to work around the clock and in extreme varying temperature ranges.
- Hearing ability sufficient to notice alarms and mechanical malfunctions.
- Visual ability sufficient to drive vehicles.
- Ability to work a variable schedule to meet operational needs; evening and weekend hours may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience in a large-scale residential maintenance or construction environment.
- Associate degree.
- Experience with electronic work-order recordkeeping and computerized maintenance management and service-request systems.
- Knowledge of a higher educational system, especially a community college environment with a diverse student population.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair minor lighting and electrical problems.
- Prepare residence halls for each semester.
- Maintain electronic records related to preventative maintenance and repairs.
- Track and close assigned work orders using computerized maintenance management and service-request systems.
- Prepare surfaces for painting and repair and paint damaged drywall.
- Demolish and erect walls for remodeling, additions, or divisions.
- Install bulletin boards and shelving using squares, levels, and anchors.
- Move furniture and prepare college facilities and residence halls.
- Operate machinery and equipment normally associated with school systems and residence halls.
- Assist with special projects and address campus safety concerns as needed.
- Assist the Maintenance Project Lead with maintenance, remodeling, and general college operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
