Maintenance Tech I

About the role

The position is located on Kirkwood’s main campus in SW Cedar Rapids and operates on a first shift schedule with potential for weekend and on-call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair and perform preventative maintenance on boilers, chillers, air handlers and other electro-mechanical devises.
• Troubleshoot, repair and calibrate electric, electronic and pneumatic circuits, controls and controlled devices using testing equipment such as volt ohmmeter, amp meter, flowmeter, pressure gauges, voltmeters, etc.
• Perform general maintenance duties such as, but not limited to: repairing electrical malfunctions and installing new equipment; assembling, installing, and repairing pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and sewer systems.
• Perform general construction duties such as electrical, plumbing, general construction.
• Conduct routine preventative maintenance duties.
• Conduct routine life safety inspections and maintenance.
• Operate any of the following types of equipment: workshop tools, tractors, skid loaders, dump truck, trailers, back hoe, end loader, lifts, pallet forks, and other related equipment.
• Maintain and submit written or oral reports.
• Operate equipment such as plows, snow blowers, salt/sand spreaders, as well as shovels in the winter months to remove snow and ice from roads, parking lots and walkways.
• Perform assigned task as a member of the Emergency Response and Control Team.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of building maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of Facilities HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing systems.
• Ability to work under physical/environmental demands.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Skills

• Knowledge of Facilities HVAC, Electrical and Plumbing systems.
• Ability to work under physical/environmental demands.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Benefits

Shift differential- Additional $2.00 per hour of compensation is provided for hours worked between 6:00pm-6:00am.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

First shift with potential weekend and on-call coverage as needed.