Full-time Staff Maintenance Technician

Lakeland Community College•Kirtland, OH

About The Position

The Staff Maintenance Technician performs journeyman-level work across multiple building trades to maintain, repair, and upgrade college facilities and equipment. Duties include electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, and fire-response equipment work, as well as miscellaneous maintenance, grounds, and custodial tasks. The technician documents completed work, drives college vehicles to transport tools and supplies, and keeps tools, equipment, and work areas clean, orderly, and safe. This is a full-time, continuing staff position. The anticipated hiring range is $20.94 to $24.93 per hour. A valid Ohio driver’s license and a driving record that qualifies under the College’s insurance program are required. The College offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, vacation and personal days, holidays, and sick time.

Requirements

High school diploma and four years of work experience in a well-rounded general maintenance position, with journeyman-level work in at least two of these trades: electrical, carpentry, plumbing, or HVAC. An equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is acceptable.
Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of construction and building maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, electronic equipment, and HVAC.
Knowledge of the safe and proper use of power tools and equipment, and of supplies and materials used in the trades.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions; work from blueprints, drawings, and sketches; and prepare routine reports.
Ability to learn the College layout and locations of equipment; operate required power tools and equipment; lift and move heavy objects; meet deadlines; and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships.
Ability to lift 50 pounds frequently and meet the stated heavy physical activity demands.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and a driving record that qualifies the driver under the College’s insurance program.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and upgrade electrical equipment, including power distribution equipment, transformers, panel boards, motor control centers, wiring, conduit, breakers, outlets, fixtures, and switches.
Update blueprints and legends.
Assist electrical contractors with repairs and upgrades to high-voltage circuits at the substation and equipment-room level.
Respond to power failures by assisting with evacuation, determining the cause, and implementing corrective action.
Perform rough-to-finish carpentry for renovations and repairs, including design, construction, installation, resurfacing, and refinishing.
Paint and install wallpaper.
Install, repair, and upgrade plumbing fixtures, equipment, and appliances.
Conduct routine preventive HVAC inspections using manual inspection and feedback from computer controls, and complete required adjustments and repairs.
Conduct routine preventive inspections of fire-response equipment and installations, report issues, and make repairs as necessary.
Perform miscellaneous maintenance and assist with grounds and custodial tasks as necessary.
Complete reports of work performed according to department policies and procedures.
Drive College vehicles on and off campus to procure, deliver, and remove tools and supplies.
Clean and store equipment, tools, and materials after work; maintain clean, orderly, and safe work areas.
Perform related duties as assigned.