Building Maintenance Technician

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Building Maintenance Technician to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for students and staff. The role involves performing maintenance tasks on building systems, troubleshooting issues, and participating in training opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in all phases of building maintenance.
• 10 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance on building equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electronic, mechanical, and electrical components.
• Respond to emergency situations to resolve issues immediately.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Technical Mechanical Proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Job Summary

The Building Maintenance Technician will work with the Director of Buildings and Grounds to provide support for the buildings and equipment to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

1. Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance on building equipment to ensure electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems are in constant working order.
2. Diagnose and repair of electronic, mechanical, and electrical components of these systems.
3. Electrical and mechanical repairs such as installing switches and replacing outlets.
4. Repair of light fixtures and replacement of faulty bulbs.
5. Operation and minor repair of Fire Alarm system.
6. Perform building rounds to check and log status of equipment.
7. Respond to emergency situations to resolve issues on an immediate basis.
8. Provide snow removal or de-icing at entrances and walkways during inclement weather to provide safe access.
9. Observe all company procedures and safety rules.
10. Repair leaks in drains and faucets.
11. Minor repair and painting of walls as required.
12. Material handling at receiving dock and delivery in building.
13. Door hardware maintenance and repair.
14. Troubleshooting and repair of irrigation system.
15. Furniture and chair moving as needed.
16. Maintain inventory of maintenance equipment and supplies.
17. Inspection, repair, and replacement duties pertaining to motors, pumps, valves, and boiler systems.
18. Cleaning of mechanical rooms and equipment.
19. Available to work overtime as needed.
20. Available for emergency needs after hours.
21. Ability to work independently in a timely manner.
22. Participate in company provided training opportunities.
23. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Buildings and Grounds or their designee.

Qualifications And Credentials

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in all phases of building maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in all phases of building maintenance.
• Strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills involving electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
• OHSA knowledge in field of experience.
• Experience in leadership and supervision.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Highly organized.
• Excellent communication and comprehension skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interaction.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments.
• Technical mechanical proficiency related to proper operation and general maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals.
• Experience in the safe operation of tools and heavy equipment, e.g. boom lifts, scissor lifts etc.
• Professional work ethic with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of safety equipment in the maintenance field.

Abilities and Competencies

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
• Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.
• Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Expertise in negotiation.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
• May require significant travel or work away from campus.
• Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.
• Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
• Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
• Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.

If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability, or any other reason, please contact Vicki Broadaway, Vice President of Human Resources, at 479.308.2287 or [e-mail].

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.