Maintenance Technician

Spelman College Portal • Atlanta, GA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician position is a general maintenance role responsible for the maintenance, minor repair, and upkeep of plumbing fixtures, electrical devices, and appliances in all campus facilities and the immediate grounds. Some minor carpentry work is also required.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• minimum of 5 years of related experience
• possess excellent interpersonal skills
• the ability to prioritize effectively
• be able to interact in a diverse community
• able to adapt to changing situations
• Good oral and written communication skills are required
• ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures and procedure manuals
• The ability to speak effectively when interacting with the public and the entire Spelman community is a must
• beginner skills using the Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel)
• able to utilize email systems such as Lotus Notes or Outlook
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test

Responsibilities

• Perform minor repairs and/or replacement of plumbing fixtures, valves, and other devices as required
• Perform minor repairs and/or replacement of electrical fixtures, devices, and appliances as required
• Perform minor carpentry work as required to repair windows, doors, hardware, screens, and furniture
• Provide exemplary customer service to internal and external customers
• Observe and report, any and all defects, deterioration, and wear and tear on the facilities using the work order system procedure
• Assist in coordinating major repairs, painting, and setting up of all facilities within scheduled periods
• Communicate, as directed, with administrative staff (host of the event) on functions scheduled that may require special furnishing arrangements and other duties that may be required
• Inspect all buildings on a routine basis and assure that deficiencies are corrected
• Assist as required and cooperate with all trades people and custodians in the performance of day to day duties and responsibilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees