Facilities Maintenance Tech – Carpentry, Electrical & HVAC

Heidelberg University; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Heidelberg University in Tiffin, OH is seeking a General Maintenance technician to perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs across campus buildings. The role requires reading drawings, operating a range of tools, maintaining shop areas, and prioritizing safety in all tasks.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1–2 years in general maintenance, and OSHA 10/30 certifications. A valid driver's license and willingness to work extended hours on projects are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work and repairs in all campus owned buildings and facilities; uses equipment, tools, and supplies as generally accepted in the discipline and as instructed and with personal and workplace safety a foundational work principle.
• Maintains tools, equipment, maintenance vehicle, and assigned shop area in proper condition.
• Operates a wide variety of equipment, which may include trucks, forklifts, lift platforms, ladders, front loaders, tractors, air compressors, levels, miter boxes, chisels, planes, saws, drills, sanders, other pneumatic and electric tools.
• Performs miscellaneous duties: operates two-way radio/cell phone; organizes and maintains work vehicle(s), shop(s), and storage facilities; fuels and cleans trucks and cleans tools; etc.
• Observes, corrects and/or reports safety conditions encountered in the course of performing work duties including emergency lighting and egress issues, smoke, heat, and CO detection equipment deficiencies, hazards, faulty or unsafe equipment and tools, and general employee and client safety conditions, etc.
• May assist trades groups as assigned and time of conditions demand including basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC maintenance repairs.
• Installs and repairs structural woodwork, flooring, ceilings, and cabinetry; operates, maintains, and calibrates hand and power tools; makes rough sketches; estimates cost, time and materials for projects; performs heavy physical labor; follows and gives oral and written instructions; maintains cooperative working relationships; demonstrates sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population.
• Maintains, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance for a wide range of functional equipment and systems so as to insure their proper and safe operation.
• Responds to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.
• Installs new and used equipment, orders replacement parts, and performs PM tasks.
• Researches and purchases materials, supplies, and equipment parts.
• Possesses working knowledge sufficient to read and understand instructions and diagrams, layout drawings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

General maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Basic computer skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

OSHA 10 certification

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Fork lifts

Ladders

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Heidelberg University in Tiffin, OH is seeking a General Maintenance technician to perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs across campus buildings. The role requires reading drawings, operating a range of tools, maintaining shop areas, and prioritizing safety in all tasks.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1–2 years in general maintenance, and OSHA 10/30 certifications. A valid driver's license and willingness to work extended hours on projects are preferred.