What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at AUSTIN PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY?
Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Skilled)
Department: Physical Plant
Reports to: Director of Physical Plant
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The Maintenance Worker plays a vital role in the Physical Plant department by providing expert maintenance and repair services across all seminary properties, including academic buildings, administrative offices, and student housing. This position is responsible for both skilled and general maintenance tasks to ensure the safe, functional, and aesthetic condition of campus facilities.
Essential Function and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:
- Perform skilled maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and structural repairs in compliance with applicable codes, safety standards, and seminary protocols.
- Complete work order requests from academic and administrative departments in a timely and efficient manner.
- Assist with campus improvement projects such as apartment repairs, office renovations, classroom updates, and general facility upkeep.
- Conduct preventive maintenance on HVAC systems and other critical infrastructure to ensure continuous functionality.
- Paint, patch drywall, clean, and perform groundskeeping duties as assigned.
- Set up, break down, and store equipment and furniture for seminary events and campus functions.
- Collaborate with external vendors and contractors to support repair or installation projects.
- Participate in the rotating “on-call” schedule to respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies.
- Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating sound judgment and initiative.
- Follow all safety protocols and promote a culture of workplace safety to protect staff, students, and visitors.
- Understand and adhere to seminary policies and operational procedures.
Special Requirements/Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must be able to work from and follow written or verbal instructions using the English language.
- Agility in multitasking.
- Strong commitment to being a team player.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to operate independently in an efficient and professional manner.
- Strong customer service skills at all times.
- Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability and willingness to acquire knowledge and skills needed to perform tasks.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or structural repairs.
- Maintain a bias toward action.
Qualifications:
Recommended Minimum Qualifications
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.
Education, Certifications, Training:
- High school education, GED or equivalent.
- EPA Type II required
- EPA Type II 608 preferred
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
Experience:
- 3 years or more in apartment or facility maintenance, or similar
- 2 years in troubleshooting and repairing