Maintenance Tech

Missouri Southern State University•Joplin, MO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs general maintenance on various types of buildings, equipment and systems, including motors, pumps, valves, bearings, floats, pulleys, belts, switches, relays, plugs, light ballasts, light photocells, fuses, circuit breakers, timers, transformers, and fire sensors. Assists in preventive maintenance on facility systems and equipment; maintains HVAC system, including VAV boxes and thermostats; electrical systems, pneumatic controls, electrical and electronic controls, actuators, etc.; maintains boilers, domestic hot water systems, and pumps. Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment using hand and power tools, and precision measuring or testing devices. Performs a variety of maintenance activities in support of the University’s equipment, operation, and maintenance of pumps and motors. Responsible for complete maintenance in area of assignment. Observes and adjusts a wide variety of mechanical equipment to assure proper operation. This equipment includes pumps, engines, motors, conveyors, compressors, and laboratory equipment. 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, flushometers, valves, traps, etc. Clears stoppages in sanitary or storm drainage systems using a plumber’s snake, vacuum, or manual plungers. Replaces defective bulbs, sockets, switches, ballasts, fuses, and receptacles in buildings or on the exterior areas of the campus. Regulates steam and hot water equipment in mechanical rooms, offices, laboratories, residence areas, etc. Adjusts valves, thermostats, and dampers. Maintains proper pool water chemistry, including calibrating and adjusting chemical dispensers and assuring water purification standards. Monitors pool functions to include reading gauges, graphs, meters, and control panels to ensure water quality. Cleans and maintains chemical dispensing units, pumps, and boilers, as required. Repairs and maintains pool equipment, pumps, small and large motors, pipes, valves, chemical dispensing units, and chlorinators. Performs labor or other semi-skilled duties including drilling, digging, etc. Cooperates and coordinates work with other crafts as needed. Maintains inspection duties according to established procedures and preventative maintenance schedules. May be asked to formulate new task lists. Reports unsafe conditions and building or equipment damage to supervisors.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED preferred.
A minimum of four year's experience as a general or trades maintenance mechanic; or graduation from a recognized trade school and two years of acceptable experience.
Ability to read blueprints, procedure manuals, work orders, equipment operating instructions and general correspondence (ie: memos, letters, etc.).
Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, administration and visitors.
Ability to read and accurately complete maintenance requests, time sheets, supply requests, etc.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Requires at least a type 2 refrigerant transition and recovery certification.
Must have valid Driver’s License and ability to meet University’s insurance requirements for driving University vehicles.
Should be skilled in the refrigeration field including installation, trouble shooting and repair of equipment from small appliances to industrial size.
Should be skilled in hydronics and other applications of heating and chiller systems. This includes installation, trouble shooting and repair of gas fired furnaces, low-pressure steam boilers, chillers, pumping systems and air handling equipment.
Should be skilled in the electrical trade to include trouble shooting of industrial equipment, fixtures and controls.
Should be able to design and install electrical fixtures and equipment involved in various construction projects.
Should have a working understanding of DDC automated controls, pneumatic controls and other control systems.
Should have a general knowledge of computers operations (prefer MicroSoft Word and Excel).
Should be knowledgeable of water chemistry including chemical treatments for boilers, closed water loops and condenser and domestic water systems to prevent corrosion and scaling of equipment.
Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle or feel including the use of a computer keyboard; reach with hands and arms; work on their feet for several hours at a time; bend, stoop, climb ladder/stairs; and work overhead, using a ladder or scaffolding.
Frequently required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Occasionally required to climb extension ladders and to work while balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or moving within confined areas including equipment, crawl and attic spaces; and talk or hear including the use of a telephone and 2-way radio.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs general maintenance on various types of buildings, equipment and systems, ie., motors, pumps, valves, bearings, floats, pulleys, belts, switches, relays, plugs, light ballasts, light photocells, fuses, circuit breakers, timers, transformers, and fire sensors.
Assists in preventive maintenance on facility systems and equipment.
Maintains HVAC system, including VAV boxes and thermostats.
Maintains electrical systems, pneumatic controls, electrical and electronic controls, actuators, etc.
Maintains boilers, domestic hot water systems, and pumps.
Repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment using hand and power tools, and precision measuring or testing devices.
Performs a variety of maintenance activities in support of the University’s equipment, operation, and maintenance of pumps and motors.
Responsible for complete maintenance in area of assignment.
Observes and adjusts a wide variety of mechanical equipment to assure proper operation, including pumps, engines, motors, conveyors, compressors, and laboratory equipment.
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, flushometers, valves, traps, etc.
Clears stoppages in sanitary or storm drainage systems using a plumber’s snake, vacuum, or manual plungers.
Replaces defective bulbs, sockets, switches, ballasts, fuses, and receptacles in buildings or on the exterior areas of the campus.
Regulates steam and hot water equipment in mechanical rooms, offices, laboratories, residence areas, etc.
Adjusts valves, thermostats, and dampers.
Maintains proper pool water chemistry, including calibrating and adjusting chemical dispensers and assuring water purification standards.
Monitors pool functions to include reading gauges, graphs, meters, and control panels to ensure water quality.
Cleans and maintains chemical dispensing units, pumps, and boilers, as required.
Repairs and maintains pool equipment, pumps, small and large motors, pipes, valves, chemical dispensing units, and chlorinators.
Performs labor or other semi-skilled duties including drilling, digging, etc.
Cooperates and coordinates work with other crafts as needed.
Maintains inspection duties according to established procedures and preventative maintenance schedules.
May be asked to formulate new task lists.
Reports unsafe conditions and building or equipment damage to supervisors.