Evening Facilities Maintenance Technician – Emergency Response

Otterbein-University; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefit

Paid vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Otterbein University seeks a reliable Maintenance Technician to handle first-response and emergency maintenance across mechanical, plumbing, electrical, telephone, and carpentry systems. The role involves preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and emergency response to keep campus facilities running smoothly. Shift: second shift, 2:30 p.m.

– 11:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Requires responding to emergencies and may include snow removal duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience related to the duties of the position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Applicants with a college degree must possess at least two (2) years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency repairs to heating equipment, electrical devices and lighting, locks, doors, windows, and elevators, including emergency elevator extractions.
• Respond to emergency maintenance calls.
• Quickly evaluate assigned or dispatched work and take appropriate action to remedy situations.
• Complete repairs and return equipment to service while providing status updates to supervision.
• Complete assigned work orders and report status to the supervisor.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on building systems, including air handlers, heat exchangers, controls, domestic water supplies, kitchen equipment, and electrical supply and distribution systems.
• Check the condition of serviced equipment and report repair or replacement needs to the supervisor.
• Maintain preventative maintenance records, including lubrication schedules and filter changes.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate stock of essential supplies and materials.
• Assist other university employees as required to meet university priorities.
• Serve as a designated emergency employee for snow removal and other emergency situations, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide limited supervision of unskilled labor and student workers.

Skills

Code knowledge

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-direction

Emergency response

Safety practices

Building trades exp

Electrical hazard awareness

Fire alarm troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hand and power tools

HVAC equipment

Ladders and scaffolds

Job description

Otterbein University seeks a reliable Maintenance Technician to handle first-response and emergency maintenance across mechanical, plumbing, electrical, telephone, and carpentry systems. The role involves preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and emergency response to keep campus facilities running smoothly. Shift: second shift, 2:30 p.m.

– 11:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Requires responding to emergencies and may include snow removal duties.