Facilities Maintenance Technician (Residential Life)

State of Louisiana; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement options

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Residential Life. The role performs general maintenance, repairs, and additions to university housing buildings and keeps air conditioning systems and cleaning equipment in working order.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (8am–5pm), rotating on-call, with an hourly rate of $19.67. This probationary appointment is based in Residential Life, Ruston.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience or training in building construction, maintenance, or park operations.
• Completion of a two-year vocational program in building construction or construction technology.
• Twelve semester hours in construction management/engineering or related courses.

Responsibilities

• Performs general maintenance, repairs, and additions to Residential Life buildings.
• Maintains and repairs air conditioning systems and motorized cleaning equipment.
• Replaces and installs ceiling tiles, doors, blinds, and performs painting repairs.
• Climbs ladders to replace light bulbs and assist with problem solving as assigned.

Skills

General building trades & maintenance

Mechanical equipment maintenance

Grounds maintenance & park operations

Education

Two-year vocational program in building construction

Twelve semester hours in construction management/engineering

Job description

Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Residential Life. The role performs general maintenance, repairs, and additions to university housing buildings and keeps air conditioning systems and cleaning equipment in working order.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (8am–5pm), rotating on-call, with an hourly rate of $19.67. This probationary appointment is based in Residential Life, Ruston.