Building Repair Technician II

Union SEIU position; open to the general public after one week if not filled internally.

About the role

Performs scheduled and emergency maintenance and repair to Dartmouth College academic and administration buildings, structures, fixtures, and utilities. Uses trade practices associated with carpentry, painting, and related trades. Works independently or under general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Requests work orders and advises supervisor of materials/services required for repairs.
• Assists senior trades (carpenters, building repair technicians, building service technicians) in project/repair work to further knowledge.
• Communicates directly and respectfully with building occupants affected by scheduled work.
• Performs general carpentry tasks:
  • Repairs shades and blinds.
  • Installs simple shelving and white boards.
  • Installs or repairs rest-room accessories.
  • Makes minor adjustments to doors and door hardware.
  • Modular furniture repair, including removal and installation.
  • Applies caulking for sealing purposes.
• Performs painting repairs and maintenance:
  • Repairs surfaces using putty, plaster, joint compound, or other appropriate methods.
  • Selects pre-mixed paints and stains.
  • Prepares products per manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Applies products using brushes, rollers, spray, or other appropriate methods.
  • Cleans brushes, rollers, spray equipment, and safely disposes of used paints and rags.
• Repairs drywall by selectively removing damaged wall and patching; installs drywall under instruction; finishes drywall to level 4 as defined by the Gypsum Association (GA-214); protects surrounding areas.
• Grouts and seals tile.
• Assists campus roofer with roof repairs.
• Operates a motor vehicle to pick up supplies for maintenance of properties throughout Hanover and surrounding area.
• Learns from senior technicians by working with and understanding procedures, receiving clear instructions, and observing problem diagnosis and repair.
• Develops skills by observing and assisting peers and senior members of the Building Repair Shop.
• Mentors Building Repair Technician I, explaining procedures and reasoning; supervises their work when qualified.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Works from ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and platforms.
• Requires bending, kneeling, standing, climbing, and working in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions.
• Involves regular lifting, carrying, or holding objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
• Work environments include:
  • Indoors and outdoors, including in harsh weather.
  • Areas that are dirty, smoky, or contain fumes.
  • Underground manholes.
  • Laboratory settings.
  • Commercial kitchen settings.
  • Mechanical/electric rooms.
  • Ladders/staging and roofs.
  • Private offices and public spaces.
• Exposure to cuts, bruises, and more serious injuries while working on ladders, scaffolds, etc.
• Requires wearing protective clothing such as aprons, overalls, gloves, goggles, and ear plugs.
• Capable of participating in the College’s respiratory protection program and responding to alarms, including potentially hazardous environments.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in carpentry, painting, and related trades.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify under Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle policy.
• Mechanically inclined; able to measure and cut material to specified dimensions.
• Ability to read and understand building plans and sketches.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, hammer, wrenches, socket wrenches, tape measures, level).
• Ability to use a variety of power tools (drills, hammer drill, saws, sanders, planer).
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently under minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills; ability to communicate work to college employees and building occupants.
• Elementary computer skills, including basic word processing, email, spreadsheets, smartphones, or tablets.
• Ability to document and record issues and procedures.
• Ability to perform demanding physical activity, work at heights, and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity under physically difficult or strenuous conditions.
• Must have completed the following training prior to performing related work:
  • Driver Safety
  • Electrical Safety related work practices
  • Lock-out/tag-out
  • Respirator training
  • Fall Protection
  • Working in confined spaces
  • Laboratory safety/hazardous waste management
  • Asbestos awareness
  • Bloodborne pathogen
  • EPA R.R.P. Lead Training

Preferred Qualifications

• Skill with shop mathematics; able to measure and cut material to specified dimensions.

Pay

$33.48 per hour.

Schedule

• Regular full-time position.
• 12 months per year.
• 40 hours per week.

Culture and Employee Belonging

• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications.
• Participates in division-wide cultural, equity, and belonging (CEB) initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles: Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability, and Respect.
• Willingness to foster a growth mindset in improving culture and inclusion across the division.
• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications appropriate to a welcoming environment.