Maintenance Technician (Electrician)

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute•Caldwell Campus, NC

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician performs a variety of duties involved in the skilled maintenance and repairs of college facilities and grounds; and performs a variety of technical duties relative to assigned area of responsibility. This role involves performing skilled maintenance and repairs across various college facilities and grounds, requiring technical expertise in assigned areas. The technician will be responsible for responding to work orders, performing preventive maintenance, and assisting in the development of maintenance programs.

Requirements

Three years of full-time electrical, general building maintenance, construction, carpentry, HVAC, landscaping, or other related experience is required.
High School diploma or GED is required.
Knowledge of principles and practices of plumbing and public restroom repair.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of heating and ventilation unit repairs.
Knowledge of principles and procedures in working with electricity.
Knowledge of painting procedures.
Knowledge of methods of operation of a variety of hand and power tools including saws, hammers, routers, drills and paint sprayers.
Knowledge of safe work practices.
Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.
Knowledge of basic principles and procedures of record keeping.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of basic mathematical principles.
Ability to perform a variety of building and grounds maintenance duties including painting, plastering, plumbing, window installation, mowing and other related duties.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations in order to obtain appropriate area estimations.
Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to follow all safety rules and regulations of the college.
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision.
Ability to perform semi-skilled and skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work in the area of work assigned.
Ability to effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involve indoor and outdoor environment; working with machinery; exposure to dust and dirt; periodically working in high places; may be exposed to hazardous chemicals and materials.
Ability to maintain equipment and supplies, ensuring overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment.
Ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following; standing, walking or sitting for extended periods, lifting and carrying moderately heavy materials, general manual dexterity, operating assigned equipment, and repeated bending.
Ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment, communicating with others, and handling varied tasks simultaneously.
Ability to maintain mental capacity, which permits making sound decisions and using good judgment, and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.

Nice To Haves

Formal training in mechanical, plumbing, construction, landscaping, carpentry, and/or electrical repair is preferred.
North Carolina license in area of expertise is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs work associated with area of expertise, including but not limited to: painting, drywall, carpentry, plumbing, electrical projects, HVAC, landscaping and other related areas.
Serves as lead facilities specialist in area of expertise.
Responds to and completes work orders for repair of college buildings, equipment and facilities by making repairs or installations depending on area of assignment/expertise.
Participates in the clearing of snow and ice, building set-up requests, and the campus recycling program.
Operates a variety of equipment including power tools, tractors, lawn mowers, dump trucks and other tools and equipment as required; performs preventive maintenance activities on tools and equipment.
Assists in the assessment of facilities to ensure that preventative maintenance and/or repairs are identified and completed; perform walk throughs of building checking for lighting problems.
Picks up and deliver supplies and materials.
Cleans and maintains the maintenance buildings and storage areas; assist with the campus recycling.
Recommends supplies and equipment needed for improvement of buildings and grounds.
Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
Participates in professional development activities and required employee training.
Performs special project work and other duties, as assigned.