Maintenance Technician I, Facilities, Real Estate, and Planning

Wake Forest University•Winston-Salem, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply. Wake Forest Facilities and Campus Services offers a Monday - Friday work schedule with no travel and generous PTO, benefits, and retirement plans. Tools, uniforms, and work shoes are provided.

Requirements

High school diploma with one to four years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver license with a good driving record; must be insurable.
Ability to effectively communicate in English with students, faculty, and staff.
Ability to read, understand and abide by all safety policies and procedures.
Ability to effectively utilize computer software and systems to communicate, monitor, interface, and troubleshoot systems as required.
Ability to use an Ipad or similar to review daily work orders and enter comments.
Basic knowledge and skills in the preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of building systems as needed. These systems include, but are not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and building interiors.
Heavy work.
Talking, hearing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping.
Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or visual inspections of small parts or devices.
Subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
Subject to hazards.

Nice To Haves

Prefer specialized training in a skilled trade.
Familiarity with facilities maintenance.

Responsibilities

Assists with repairs to electrical systems, outlets and cords.
Assists with installation of motors and belts.
Assists with responses to all electrical work requests.
Assists with preventive maintenance on electrical equipment as scheduled.
Stops overflowing and clogged toilets.
Unstops showers and sinks.
Assists with repairs to valves, gaskets and lines (this includes but is not limited to water, sewer, steam and condensate lines).
Assists with responses to all requests for plumbing service as directed.
Assists with performing preventive maintenance on plumbing equipment as scheduled.
Assists with repairs to all types of industrial HVAC equipment – this includes assisting with repairs on fan coil units.
Changes filters and fan belts.
Opens HVAC drains.
Assists with responses to all work requests for HVAC needs.
Assists with preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment as scheduled.
Assists with carpentry repairs on doors, door hardware, windows, storm window fabrication, walls, shelving, and other carpentry repairs as needed.
Assists with patching, caulking, priming, staining and painting ceilings, walls, doors, windows and other items as needed.
Acts in the capacity of a general maintenance technician in assigned buildings, preventive maintenance tasks, and work orders.
Ability to work with and communicate with those who are subtly or obviously different from oneself.
Performs other duties as assigned.
This position may be designated as essential personnel to support business continuity during campus emergencies, disasters, or other special needs as directed by management. Essential personnel are subject to recall inside/outside their normal schedule.
Provides excellent service to internal and external department customers.
Reports all matters of safety to the appropriate Supervisor and to the Safety Director if necessary.
Follows all University and departmental policies and procedures.