SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the General Maintenance Technician is to address student and residence hall reactive / requested repairs and services and basic preventative maintenance work orders and maintain a safe environment for building occupants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Holds working knowledge and experience with HVAC systems (EPA Universal preferred).
• Completes basic preventive and corrective work orders as assigned.
• Carries out varieties of general repair tasks and provides excellent customer care.
• Holds basic working knowledge and experience with plumbing, door hardware and locks, panic bars, etc.
• Ability to change ballasts and outlets and switches when de-energized.
• Has plumbing awareness and skills related to drinking fountains and restroom fixture repair and replacements. 
• Carries out furniture and fixture assembly, adjustments, relocations and repairs.
• Carries out minor painting and wall touch ups and minor repairs.
• Advises supervision of identified defects in equipment, potential problems and other building related issues that require additional higher skill attention. 
• Maintains mechanical equipment rooms in a safe and clean manner.
• Other similar responsibilities… 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 1- 2 years of basic maintenance experience as described in essential duties above
• 1 - 2 year of basic general maintenance mechanic.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

At times, must be available for after normal hours support and some weekend work. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)