Facilities Maintenance Technician

Delaware Technical Community College; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Dover is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to support building maintenance across various areas. Responsibilities include assisting in basic repairs, maintaining facilities, and contributing to grounds maintenance. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of relevant experience in maintenance tasks. Effective communication skills and the ability to work in a diverse environment are essential for this role. Join us to contribute to a well-maintained educational facility!

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in building maintenance or related fields.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics in basic repair and maintenance.
• Maintain and repair window screens and door latches.
• Assist with grounds maintenance and snow/ice removal.

Skills

Knowledge of operating and maintaining equipment

Basic carpentry skills

Basic HVAC knowledge

Ability to follow instructions

Effective communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

An incumbent assists in performing minor building maintenance and repair work in several trade areas under the supervision of a technical supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assists mechanics and tradesmen in basic and routine repair and maintenance functions using a variety of hand and power tools (e.g., minor carpentry, basic HVAC).
• Assists the Facilities office and tradesmen with ordering HVAC, electrical, plumbing and construction materials.
• Assists mechanics in building, repairing, and maintaining roofs, floors, walls, partitions, tables, chairs, and other wooden objects.
• Maintains and repairs window screens, door latches, light switches, receptacles, faucets, toilets, and other objects not requiring detailed knowledge and skill.
• Assists in preparing and painting interior and exterior surfaces.
• Assists in snow/ice removal, grass cutting, and grounds maintenance.
• Assists in running new pipe, installing sinks, and in general performing plumbing repair and maintenance.
• Assists with moving furniture and other assigned tasks requiring general labor.
• Assists with set‑up for campus events.
• Assists mailroom/signage shop personnel with shipping/receiving, mailbox delivery, sign making and installation of signs.
• Assists with receiving and loading dock duties.
• Assists facilities and sanitation staff with sanitation duties when needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of operating and maintaining a variety of equipment, hand and power tools used in trades fields such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, or HVAC; knowledge of basic tools and their application, maintenance, and repair; knowledge of basic tasks and repairs in mechanical/trade fields; skill in basic applications, techniques or procedures of a mechanical/trade field; ability to understand and comply with written and oral instructions; ability to apply principles, practices, methods, tools and equipment used by skilled tradesmen/mechanics in helping them carry out their tasks; ability to operate equipment and power tools and signage machines; ability to operate mailroom machinery; ability to communicate effectively and work in a multi‑cultured environment; ability to read, write, and follow basic instructions.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, and two (2) years of relevant experience; or other equivalent combination of education and experience.