Maintenance Technician I/II

University of Richmond

1d • $17 - $23

About The Position

Maintenance Technician I/Maintenance Technician II- The selected candidate will be placed in either the Maintenance Technician I or Maintenance Technician II role based on qualifications, demonstrated skills, and relevant experience. SUMMARY: Performs maintenance duties necessary to maintain building components such as windows, screens, blinds, shades, carpet, tile floors, and ceiling tiles; assists customers with hanging items securely on office walls. Technician II level- performs advanced repairs and fabrication advanced repairs and fabrication duties utilizing copper and other metals as needed throughout the campus, including take-offs, layout, welding, and soldering. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work involves physical exertion including standing, walking, bending, lifting, climbing ladders, and working in varying environmental conditions. Must be capable of safely using hand, portable, and shop tools required to perform assigned maintenance tasks. Technician II- must be capable of operating equipment necessary to access high work areas such as ladders, personnel lifts, aerial lifts, and a bucket truck. QUALIFICATIONS: Required for All Candidates: Demonstrated problem solving skills Highly thorough and dependable Strong mechanical skills Knowledge of proper fasteners and fastening methods as they relate to securing building finishes properly Proficient in the use of hand, portable, and shop tools while following safety guidelines Knowledge of workplace safety and OSHA regulations, building codes, and safe work practices General knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the building trades (construction, repair, and maintenance) Proficient in the use of a metal brake to properly bend and form flashings Proficient in the use of various types of welders and welding techniques Required- Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Maintenance Tech I: H.S. Diploma or GED required 2-4 years of general maintenance experience, preferably in an institutional or commercial setting Maintenance Tech II: H.S. Diploma or GED required 4-7 years of general maintenance experience, preferably in an institutional or commercial setting 4-7 years of experience in metal construction, fabrication, repair, and maintenance WORK HOURS: Full-time; Non-exempt position Schedule to be determined based on department needs SALARY STRUCTURE: Maintenance Tech I- Pay Grade 3 ($16.81 to $19.75 per hour) Maintenance Tech II- Pay Grade 4 ($18.18 to $22.72 per hour) Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.

Requirements

• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Strong mechanical skills
• Knowledge of proper fasteners and fastening methods as they relate to securing building finishes properly
• Proficient in the use of hand, portable, and shop tools while following safety guidelines
• Knowledge of workplace safety and OSHA regulations, building codes, and safe work practices
• General knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the building trades (construction, repair, and maintenance)
• Proficient in the use of a metal brake to properly bend and form flashings
• Proficient in the use of various types of welders and welding techniques
• Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing
• H.S. Diploma or GED required
• 2-4 years of general maintenance experience, preferably in an institutional or commercial setting
• 4-7 years of general maintenance experience, preferably in an institutional or commercial setting
• 4-7 years of experience in metal construction, fabrication, repair, and maintenance

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance duties necessary to maintain building components such as windows, screens, blinds, shades, carpet, tile floors, and ceiling tiles
• Assists customers with hanging items securely on office walls
• Performs advanced repairs and fabrication duties utilizing copper and other metals as needed throughout the campus, including take-offs, layout, welding, and soldering

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED