Maintenance Technician

Johnson School of Business; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

McMurry University is seeking a dependable Maintenance Technician to support campus operations by performing routine and preventive maintenance across university facilities in Abilene, Texas. The role requires hands-on skills in plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, electrical systems, and general facility upkeep to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff.

The ideal candidate will be able to troubleshoot issues, operate campus vehicles and tools, and collaborate with maintenance

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Plumbing repairs and installation of plumbing equipment.
• Paint, sheetrock repair, and carpentry.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of basic safety requirements and procedures.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Trade school graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs plumbing repairs and installation of new equipment.
• Performs paint, sheetrock and carpentry repairs on university properties.
• Basic troubleshooting for electrical circuits.
• Observes and reports discrepancies.
• Discusses tasks and projects and suggests methods for completion.
• Submits work order completion reports completely, timely, and accurately.
• Operates vehicles, equipment, and hand/power tools as necessary.
• Maintains and cleans tools and equipment used daily.
• Cares for and maintains tools, equipment, keys, uniforms, and issued items.
• Assists other personnel as directed.
• Cleans tools, equipment, and work areas as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Plumbing repairs

Paint and sheetrock repair

Carpentry

Hand tools usage

Power tools usage

Safety procedures

Willingness to learn

Education

High School/GED

Trade school graduate

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Facilities & Maintenance – Abilene, Texas

Department: Facilities & Maintenance

Employment Type: Full-time

Minimum Experience: Entry-level

McMurry University is seeking a dependable and skilled Maintenance Technician to support campus operations by performing routine and preventive maintenance, repairs, and general facility upkeep across all university buildings and grounds. The ideal candidate will have a broad skill set in carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems and a strong commitment to maintaining a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Job Duties

• Performs all aspects of plumbing from repairs to installation new equipment
• Perform paint, sheetrock, & carpentry repairs on any and all systems and facilities on University-owned property.
• Basic troubleshooting for electrical circuits.
• Observes and reports discrepancies.
• Discusses tasks and projects and suggests appropriate methods for completion.
• Submits work order completion reports completely, timely, and accurately.
• Operates vehicles, equipment, and hand/power tools as necessary.
• Maintains and cleans tools and equipment used in daily activities.
• Cares for and maintains tools, equipment, keys, uniforms, and other items issued.
• Assists other personnel as directed.
• Cleans tools, equipment, and work areas as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Knowledge of plumbing repairs, and installation of plumbing equipment.
• General knowledge of paint, sheetrock repair, and carpentry.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of basic safety requirements, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills, knowledge, and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications: Trade school graduate

Minimum Required Education: High School/G.E.D.

Physical Demands

This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing during the day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

EEO Statement

McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status, in employment or the provision of services, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.