Maintenance Tech I

Missouri Southern State University•Joplin, MO

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician I performs general corrective and preventive maintenance duties in campus buildings. Working on various types of equipment and systems including installations, operations and modifications as needed or assigned. Performs assigned task of minor carpentry, electrical and plumbing details. May assist in fire and safety areas of inspections and record keeping.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED required.
Minimum one-year experience in a form of trades maintenance, construction or related area.
Must have valid Drivers License and ability to meet Universitys insurance requirements for driving University vehicles.
Ability to read blue prints, procedure manuals, work orders, equipment operating instructions and general correspondence.
Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, administration and visitors.
Ability to read and accurately complete maintenance requests, time sheets, and supply requests.
Ability to apply basic concepts simple math.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Requires minor skills in carpentry, electrical, plumbing and be familiar with the associated tools and equipment to make those repairs.
Requires general knowledge of computers operations (prefer Microsoft Word and Excel).

Responsibilities

Performs corrective and preventive repairs on various types of equipment and mechanical systems.
Dismantles equipment for servicing, repair or installation of replacement parts.
Lubricates and cleans pumps, motors, fans, machinery and other mechanical equipment.
Replaces washers, seals, packing or parts on faucets, water coolers, valves, and traps.
Performs minor plumbing repairs of clearing stoppages in sanitary or storm drainage systems using augers snake, vacuum or manual plungers.
May be required to install minor plumbing in Pex, PVC or copper as needed.
Minor electrical in replacement lamps/bulbs, sockets, switches, ballasts, fuses, and receptacles in buildings or on the exterior areas of the campus.
Performs labor duties including demolition and installation of walls, floors or as assigned.
Cooperates and coordinates work with other departmental areas as needed.
Maintains inspection duties according to established procedures and preventative maintenance schedules including fire and safety inspections and record keeping.
Makes repairs on minor dorm needs in the areas of carpentry, electrical and plumbing.
Performs other related duties as required.