Building Service Technician III.

About the role

On both a scheduled work order basis and in response to emergencies, performs maintenance and repair to Dartmouth College academic and administration buildings, structures, and related fixtures and utilities, using a variety of trade practices associated with the occupations such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and other related trades. The Building Service Technician III position applies a high level of skill and proficiency in the execution of these duties related to all systems at Dartmouth College. Above and beyond the regular maintenance responsibilities, this position will also mentor junior Building Service Technicians, and have a solid level of skill on campus building automation systems and more complicated systems located in the areas of responsibility, such as RODI systems, pool certification, heat recovery systems.

Responsibilities

• Preventive maintenance: Follows established procedures to perform prescribed preventive maintenance tasks on Dartmouth College buildings, equipment, and utility systems. For example, checks plumbing and heating systems for leaks, defects in equipment, and malfunctions; lubricates moving parts of equipment; replaces worn/corroded parts such as belts and pulleys, filters, wiring, fixtures, and controls; checks/replaces fluid in hydraulic devices, etc.
• Repair and replacement: Responds to assigned work orders to perform a variety of tasks related to the upkeep of Dartmouth College buildings, structures, and associated fixtures and utilities, such as repair/replace damaged electrical fixtures and controls; repair/replace plumbing fixtures, piping, or fittings; install/repair radiators and associated piping, valves, fittings, and equipment; repair doors, windows, frames, furniture, etc.; replace broken glass; repair roof leaks; etc.
• Assist in supervision of new and remodel work: Participates and assists in supervision of new and remodel work with internal and external trades. This includes coordination with trades & occupants; knowledge of building systems; knowledge of locations of building infrastructure. Ensure the workmanship from outside contractors meets college standards.
• Energy management: Works with Building Automation Technicians to respond to and minimize all Energy Management System computer alarms and adjust as necessary. Performs response, problem diagnosis, and repair in response to alarms or calls from administrators, staff, and faculty.

Requirements

• High School or equivalency
• 8-plus years of experience and knowledge with MEP systems and controls
• Valid driver’s license and qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle policy
• Working knowledge of fire alarm locks and door hardware
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical systems
• Ability to maintain, diagnose and repair plumbing systems
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of, and diagnose, maintain and repair to refrigeration cycle
• Able to use building automation system programs to make adjustments to the building automation program and troubleshoot building issues
• Specific knowledge of: campus building automation systems and more complicated systems in area of responsibility such as RODI systems, pool certification, heat recovery systems
• Ability to use all hand tools, power tools including specialty tools such as PEX connections, press connections, electric multi-meter, light meter, temperature/humidity meter
• Ability to read and understand building plans, and to use college data sources for access to building plans and O&M manuals
• Knowledge of Dartmouth College construction standards
• Strong customer service skills and good communications skills; ability to share work to be performed with college employees and building occupants
• Computer skills including basic word processing, email, spreadsheets and building system programs
• Smartphone skills to use vendor software for programming various basic electric components
• Ability to analyze and evaluate issues and develop creating responsive solutions
• 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 and/or strenuous conditions
• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Willingness to obtain further (vendor) training which may be online, local in-person, or at a remote location
• Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: Driver Safety, Electrical Safety related work practices, Lock-out/tag-out, Respirator training, Fit and Physical Examination, Fall Protection, Working in confined spaces, Laboratory safety/hazardous waste management training, Asbestos awareness training, Bloodborne pathogen training

Qualifications

• High School or equivalency

Skills

• 8-plus years of experience and knowledge with MEP systems and controls
• Valid driver’s license and qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle policy
• Working knowledge of fire alarm locks and door hardware
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical systems
• Ability to maintain, diagnose and repair plumbing systems
• Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of, and diagnose, maintain and repair to refrigeration cycle
• Able to use building automation system programs to make adjustments to the building automation program and troubleshoot building issues
• Specific knowledge of: campus building automation systems and more complicated systems in area of responsibility such as RODI systems, pool certification, heat recovery systems
• Ability to use all hand tools, power tools including specialty tools such as PEX connections, press connections, electric multi-meter, light meter, temperature/humidity meter
• Ability to read and understand building plans, and to use college data sources for access to building plans and O&M manuals
• Knowledge of Dartmouth College construction standards
• Strong customer service skills and good communications skills; ability to share work to be performed with college employees and building occupants
• Computer skills including basic word processing, email, spreadsheets and building system programs
• Smartphone skills to use vendor software for programming various basic electric components
• Ability to analyze and evaluate issues and develop creating responsive solutions
• 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 and/or strenuous conditions
• Willingness to work overtime when required
• Willingness to obtain further (vendor) training which may be online, local in-person, or at a remote location
• Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: Driver Safety, Electrical Safety related work practices, Lock-out/tag-out, Respirator training, Fit and Physical Examination, Fall Protection, Working in confined spaces, Laboratory safety/hazardous waste management training, Asbestos awareness training, Bloodborne pathogen training