Utility Technician, Mechanical I

Lamar State College-Orange; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Orange seeks an experienced Utility Technician, Mechanical I to support the Physical Plant operations. You will troubleshoot and repair college buildings, electrical and mechanical systems, and coordinate contract work across facilities.

Applicants should have at least three years in similar roles, strong skills in drywall, wiring, plumbing, carpentry, and equipment maintenance, plus the ability to use CMMS software for scheduling and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of similar equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions; communicate with coworkers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair college buildings, vehicles, and electrical and mechanical systems.
• Monitor electrical/lighting needs and repairs campus-wide.
• Schedule, coordinate, and monitor contract work; manage spare parts inventory.
• Perform general facilities repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Operate and document work using CMMS software.

Skills

Drywall

Painting

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication

Safety awareness

Tools handling

Facilities maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS software

Power tools

Contract coordination

Forklifts/industrial equipment

Job description

Job Summary

The Utility Technician, Mechanical I reports to the Physical Plant Director and the Lead Technician of Lamar State College Orange. Duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Duties/Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Troubleshoot and perform general repairs and preventive maintenance on college buildings, vehicles, and electrical and mechanical equipment.

Electrical

• Monitor campus facilities for electrical/lighting needs and repairs.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs on campus electrical systems and equipment.
• Schedule, coordinate, and monitor contract work to ensure efficient, quality work.
• Manage shop spare parts inventory requirements

Plumbing

• Monitor campus facilities for plumbing needs and repairs.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs on campus plumbing systems and equipment.
• Schedule, coordinate, and monitor contract work to ensure efficient, quality work.
• Manage shop spare parts inventory requirements.

Mechanical/Facilities

• Monitor campus facilities for general facilities repairs, maintenance, and improvements.
• Building envelopes
• Parking lots
• Signage
• Fencing/Storage areas
• Mechanical and Electrical rooms and equipment
• Schedule, coordinate, and monitor contract work to ensure efficient, quality work.

Perform other LSCO Physical Plant Department duties as assigned by the Director of Physical Plant or Lead Technician.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of similar equipment in comparable facilities is required.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Professional working knowledge of drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and repairs skills.
• Professional working knowledge of power tools, construction and materials handling equipment, construction materials, management methods, and facilities maintenance work.
• The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills:
• The ability to understand and carefully follow oral and written instructions.
• The ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, supervisors, contractor supervision, and vendor representatives.
• The ability to operate and care for maintenance tools and equipment.
• The ability to perform specific repairs to college buildings, mechanical and electrical equipment.
• The ability to plan and execute preventative maintenance tasks on specific mechanical and electrical equipment.
• The ability to plan, schedule execute and document work using Lamar State College Orange CMMS software, leveraging contractor support when necessary.
• The ability to safely operate equipment such as forklifts, scissor lift, tractor, and similar security machinery.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Physical Requirements

• Requires constant standing, walking, seeing, pushing, and pulling.
• Requires frequent lifting, stooping, climbing, bending, and carrying objects up to 75 pounds.
• Requires infrequent sitting.

Working Conditions

Environment varies and includes but is not limited to working outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions, working indoors without HVAC, working in attics, working at heights, working in confined spaces, working around noisy machinery and equipment, and working on rooftops.

Security Sensitive

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215.

LSCO is an E-Verify Employer.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.

LSCO is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at [e-mail] or call 409-882-3905.

We value the safety of all members of the Gator Community at our beautiful campus on the Sabine River. LSCO publishes an Annual Security Report that provides information regarding campus Safety & Security, including topics such as crime reporting policies, information regarding programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported, and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes.

If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Clery Compliance & Title IX Office, located in the Ron Lewis Building, Room 222C, during regular business hours. You can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-882-3910 or emailing [e-mail].

Click here to find the report on our website.