Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift, Graylyn International Conference Center

Wake Forest University; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Wake Forest University is seeking a part-time maintenance technician to perform general and preventive maintenance across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and related trades. The role requires the ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and confined spaces, with a focus on safety and customer relations.

The position encompasses diverse tasks from fixing electrical systems to painting, tile installation, pool maintenance, and door hardware.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. plus specialized training with one to four years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, hydraulic lifts, or in tunnels and crawl spaces.
• General knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting repairs and installation as needed.
• Ability to meet the requirements of the University's automobile insurance.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and abide by all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain effective customer relations.
• Ability to work any assigned shift/work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Repairs electrical systems, outlets and cords; resets breakers; installs motors and belts as needed; responds to all electrical requests as needed; performs preventive maintenance on electrical equipment as scheduled.
• Stops overflowing and clogged toilets; unstops showers and sinks; repairs valves, gaskets and lines; responds to all requests for plumbing service as directed; performs preventive maintenance on plumbing equipment as scheduled.
• Monitors HVAC chemical equipment; changes filters and fan belts; opens HVAC drains; performs preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment as scheduled.
• Performs carpentry repairs on doors, door hardware, windows, storm window fabrication, walls, shelving, and other carpentry repairs as needed.
• Patches, caulks, primers, stains, and paints ceilings, walls, doors, windows, and other items as needed.
• Installs and repairs door hardware and locks; makes keys.
• Makes repairs to vehicles gas and electric.
• Installs tile and other floor coverings.
• Cleans pools, adds chemicals as needed; removes and replaces pool floor covering.

Skills

Electrical repairs

Plumbing

HVAC knowledge

Carpentry

Painting

Door hardware

General maintenance

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ladders & scaffolds

Job description

Job Description Summary

Shifts will vary during the week and will be from 3PM - 11PM

Responsible for and assists with general and preventive maintenance service.

Job Description

• Repairs electrical systems, outlets and cords; resets breakers; installs motors and belts as needed; responds to all electrical requests as needed; performs preventive maintenance on electrical equipment as scheduled.
• Stops overflowing and clogged toilets; unstops showers and sinks; repairs valves, gaskets and lines (this includes but is not limited to water, sewer, steam and condensate lines); responds to all requests for plumbing service as directed; performs preventive maintenance on plumbing equipment as scheduled.
• Monitors HVAC chemical equipment; changes filters and fan belts; opens HVAC drains; performs preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment as scheduled.
• Performs carpentry repairs on doors, door hardware, windows, storm window fabrication, walls, shelving, and other carpentry repairs as needed.
• Patches, caulks, primers, stains, and paints ceilings, walls, doors, windows, and other items as needed.
• Installs and repairs door hardware and locks; makes keys.
• Makes repairs to vehicles gas and electric.
• Installs tile and other floor coverings.
• Cleans pools, adds chemicals as needed; removes and replaces pool floor covering.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. plus specialized training with one to four years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, hydraulic lifts, or in tunnels and crawl spaces.
• General knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting repairs and installation as needed.
• Ability to meet the requirements of the University's automobile insurance.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and abide by all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain effective customer relations.
• Ability to work any assigned shift/work schedule.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in building automation systems and/or high voltage systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Requirements: heavy work; exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Talking, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
• Visual acuity to perform an activity such as operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

Environmental Conditions:

• Activities occur both inside and outside, subject to both environmental conditions.
• Workers are subject to noise, vibrations, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

Additional Job Description

• This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Time Type Requirement
• Part time
• In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity

Note to Applicant: This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.