Maintenance Tech I

Missouri Southern State University • Joplin, MO

78d

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician 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. The technician performs assigned tasks of minor carpentry, electrical, and plumbing details and may assist in fire and safety areas of inspections and record keeping.

Requirements

• High school graduates or GED required.
• Minimum one year experience in a form of trades, maintenance, construction, or related area.
• Must have valid Driver's License and ability to meet University's insurance requirements for driving University vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to read blueprints, 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 of 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 familiarity with the associated tools and equipment to make those repairs.
• Requires general knowledge of computer operations, preferably 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, including clearing stoppages in sanitary or storm drainage systems using augers, snakes, vacuum, or manual plungers.
• May be required to install minor plumbing in Pex, PVC, or copper as needed.
• Performs minor electrical work, including replacement of lamps, bulbs, sockets, switches, ballasts, fuses, and receptacles in buildings or on the exterior areas of the campus.
• May assist in monitoring swimming pool functions, including reading gauges, graphs, meters, and control panels to ensure water quality.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED