Maintenance Technician

This position is on-site in Manhattan, Kansas.

About the role

Performs general maintenance and repairs of equipment and buildings requiring practical knowledge and skill in painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain facilities and equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment and perform scheduled maintenance repairs.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Ensure that student workers and staff maintain cleanliness of Center grounds and surrounding areas.
• Ensure that equipment used in outdoor maintenance is kept clean and in proper working order.
• Ensure that students assigned to outdoor maintenance are present and accounted for each period.
• Ensure that students assigned to outdoor maintenance complete and receive training according to curriculum.
• Purchase maintenance/repair materials as directed.
• Mow lawns, clear driveways and sidewalks of snow, and use appropriate material to safeguard against slipping on ice. Coordinate these activities with student workers.
• Inspect facilities and initiate corrective action to eliminate deficiencies.
• Provide technical support to other maintenance personnel.
• Comply with technical operating manuals for equipment and machines.
• Prioritize daily work orders according to need and assign staff to complete.
• Maintain log of work orders and coordinate with students' work orders.
• Perform daily inspection of buildings and student work to identify safety needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge of craft skills such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, landscaping, painting, etc.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices and regulations.
• Attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of maintenance experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a craft apprenticeship preferred.
• Valid State Driver's License.

Benefits

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA).
• Paid Holidays.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs.