Sr Maintenance/Repair Tech/Emergency Tech

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Sr Maintenance/Repair Tech for general maintenance of university buildings primarily on the first shift. Responsibilities include performing various repairs, including plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. Candidates should have a combination of mechanical training and relevant experience.

The ideal applicant will possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to read schematics. This position also involves planning preventive maintenance and maintaining tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• Two years of repair/maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Reviews work orders and investigates site; determines proper repair procedures.
• Performs repair work including tile replacement and plumbing repairs.
• Repairs heating/air conditioning equipment such as motors and pumps.
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• Plans and conducts a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.

Skills

Carpentry

Electricity

Plumbing repair

Mechanical repair

Ability to read schematics

Education

Six months mechanical/trade training beyond high school

Job description

Job Title

Sr Maintenance/Repair Tech/Emergency Tech

Department

Maintenance Group 9

Job Description Summary

Performs a variety of mechanical tasks related to performing general maintenance on university buildings during the first shift (Wednesday–Saturday, 5:00 am–3:30 pm).

Responsibilities

• Reviews work orders and investigates site; determines proper repair procedures; estimates time and materials needed.
• Performs repair work including tile replacement, door and window repairs, plumbing fixture repairs, steam valve repairs, and repairs on heating/air conditioning equipment such as motors and pumps.
• Repairs electrical switches and receptacles.
• Serves as an informational resource to staff.
• Plans and conducts a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
• Cleans and maintains tools and equipment.
• May assist in setting up stages, rigging, curtains, and lighting systems for special events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six months of mechanical/trade training beyond high school and two years of repair/maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of carpentry, electricity, plumbing repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of mechanical repair.
• Ability to read schematics.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encouraging applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560.