What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Maintenance Technician with Irrigation Specialty position at Macomb Community College?
Job Function
Responsible for the various repair, maintenance, and operational duties in and around all college owned or operated property. May be assigned to work at any / all campuses or building locations and other departments within Facilities and Operations.
Job Responsibilities
SCOPE: Responsible for the repair, maintenance, and operation of the College’s Lawn irrigation equipment. Must poses the ability to work with limited direction from Grounds Foreman.
- Has primary responsibility for the preventative maintenance and upkeep of the College’s lawn irrigation systems.
- Performs troubleshooting and repairs to irrigation system components including, controls, Clocks, timers, etc.
- Estimates, lays out and performs work within the area of special skills.
- Establishes and maintains a schedule of all equipment and property for the purpose of a preventive maintenance program.
- Orders supplies and materials as needed to carry out assigned duties.
- Cleans areas as assigned and after related jobs are completed.
- Fills out reports and maintains irrigation drawings, scheduled and inventory of irrigation supplies and tools.
- Break down and clean cold absorbers and boilers as directed in the winter months.
Additional Duties:
- Cleans, moves, assembles, and installs furniture and equipment.
- Uses and maintains machines and tools as required.
- Assist in the set-up and tear-down of all shows and events
- Cleans areas as assigned and after related jobs are completed.
- Assists skilled tradesmen in performance of their tasks (Paint, remodel, refurbish building spaces as directed).
- Orders supplies and materials as needed to carry out assigned duties.
- Completes and initiates internal work orders as required
- Performs supplemental cleaning/disinfecting of all college areas as assigned
- Ability to be cross functional in Plant Operations & Central Services departments
- Performs other duties as assigned.
When Assigned to Plant Operations:
- Performs preventative maintenance to a variety of College owned equipment (e.g. HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry) including, adjusting, lubricating, replacing filters and minor components
- Perform repairs to building facilities and equipment that require use of common power and hand tools.
- Replace interior and exterior lighting lamps as needed
- Oversees assigned buildings for daily trash removal, restocking/cleaning of toilet rooms, floor care, classroom & office general cleaning, cleaning/disinfecting of common areas, (handrails, water fountains, push/pull devices, elevator buttons etc.)
- Fills out building reports and information as assigned.
- Performs exterior landscaping duties as assigned, including cutting lawns, trimming trees and hedges, and removes snow.
- Operates a variety of small powered equipment, including Chainsaws, String Trimmers, Edger’s, Blowers etc.
- Operates College vehicles and equipment including Frontend loaders, Broom Tractors, Backhoes, Riding Lawnmowers, Plow trucks, etc.
When Assigned to Central Services:
- Assists in the loading and unloading of common carrier shipping trucks.
- Delivers and sets-up furniture, machinery and equipment to all parts of the College.
- Operates material handling equipment including Fork-Lift Truck, Pallett Jacks, loading dock equipment etc. as required.
- Functions as internal delivery service, Pick-up and deliver all college goods as required.
- Uses internal delivery tracking system and ensures proper receipt of delivered goods
- Assists with Mailroom operations as assigned.
- Operates College vehicles and equipment as required.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Must possess a valid Michigan chauffeur’s license
Qualifications
Two years demonstrated experience in the field of irrigation repair and troubleshooting.
Salary : $47,067 - $51,390