Maintenance Technician I
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Perform a variety of carpentry tasks to repair and construct walls and partitions; install, replace, and repair doors.
- Assist in the renovation, remodeling, and repair of campus building interiors and exteriors.
- Install ceilings and carpeting; repair roofs.
- Repair and install plumbing as necessary; replace broken fixtures, clean stopped drains and repair leaks.
- Perform electrical system wiring and installations; install new lights and replace lights.
- Operate a variety of electrical equipment, metering and testing devices, machines, and tools; drive motorized equipment.
- Install outlets, panels, switching equipment, photoelectric cells, motors, and related electrical appurtenances and equipment.
- Repair and install electrical equipment such as motors, heaters, and circuit breakers.
- Replace defective lamps, sockets, ballasts, and fixtures.
- Repair, replace, and maintain a variety of mechanical heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment such as compressors, boilers, fans, blowers, cooling towers, motors, valves, ducts, registers, and dampers.
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on heating and cooling equipment; service compressors, lubricate equipment, change oil and filters, replace worn pulleys and belts as necessary.
- Clean equipment, equipment rooms, ducts, pipes, and related equipment and fixtures.
- Install new or replacement heating and air conditioning equipment.
- Troubleshoot, isolate, and repair electrical system faults in HVAC systems.
- Repair and replace thermostats.
- Operate and monitor the performance of heating and cooling systems.
- Operate a variety of equipment, machines, and tools used in HVAC system maintenance and repair; drive motorized equipment.
- Change and charge air conditioning compressors.
- Test and treat water and water handling systems used in cooling equipment.
- Maintain records on work performed.
- Perform duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Basic methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in general building maintenance.
- Methods, techniques, materials, and tools used in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC repair work, and related building trades.
- Use and maintenance of a variety of power and hand tools.
- Safe work practices
- Applicable codes, local ordinances, and regulations governing assigned trade.
Ability to:
- Perform skilled and semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC repair, and general maintenance and construction work.
- Assist in the construction, renovation, and repair of campus buildings, classrooms, and related facilities.
- Operate a variety of building maintenance equipment, machines, and tools.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Lift up to 100 lbs., crawl, work in tight and confined spaces, bend, climb ladders, operate lift equipment.
- Must be able to work in hot, cold, and/or dusty environments.
Minimum Qualifications:
- An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university; or equivalent.
- Two years of experience performing a variety of skilled building construction and maintenance duties related to designated trade and/or field.
- Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license with good driving record of five years is required with no more than one (1) minor accident or violation in the past three (3) years.
- Must have begun or completed the Hepatitis B immunizations.
- Extensive experience directly related to the position duties, may be considered in lieu of the degree requirements.
