Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment across all Waubonsee Campuses.
• Support other mechanical systems as needed.
• Restart air handler units as needed.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing issues such as fixing leaks, unclogging drains, replacing damaged pipes or fixtures.
• Identify root cause of plumbing issues and develop solutions.
• Install new electrical systems including wiring, outlets, lighting, ballasts, etc.
• Diagnose and repair electrical problems such as faulty wiring, malfunctioning equipment, and tripped breakers.
• Complete basic carpentry tasks such as fixing damaged or deteriorated woodwork, installing/cleaning of cabinetry, shelving, trim, cove base, hanging/removing pictures, storage units, dry erase boards.
• Troubleshoot issues with manual and automatic door locking mechanisms.
• Surface preparation, paint application, color matching, patching and minor repairs to drywall.
• Maintain/cleanliness of workrooms, warehouses, and storage areas.
• Utilize approved vendor websites to order supplies to complete jobs (minor tools, bulbs, ballasts).
• Provide assistance to General Maintenance Mechanics as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a related maintenance field such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or general facilities maintenance.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Strong team player with the ability to work well with others.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Physical ability to lift 80lbs occasionally.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical drawings preferred.
• Problem-solving ability to find solutions using creative thinking to find solutions to issues.
• Effective, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to do frequent climbing, standing, crawling, and walking.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in using smartphones, tablets, desktop computers and other related devices to perform basic work order functions.

Qualifications

• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, and other elevated platforms.

Skills

• Basic understanding of HVAC systems including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration principles.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems including wiring, outlets, lighting, ballasts, etc.
• Basic understanding of plumbing systems including diagnosing and repairing issues such as leaks, unclogging drains, replacing damaged pipes or fixtures.
• Basic carpentry skills including fixing damaged or deteriorated woodwork, installing/cleaning of cabinetry, shelving, trim, cove base, hanging/removing pictures, storage units, dry erase boards.
• Basic locksmith skills including troubleshooting issues with manual and automatic door locking mechanisms.
• Basic painting skills including surface preparation, paint application, color matching, patching and minor repairs to drywall.
• Basic computer skills including utilizing approved vendor websites to order supplies, completing basic work order functions, and maintaining cleanliness and organization in workrooms, warehouses, and storage areas.

Benefits

The benefits for this position include access to the college's comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Specific details about the benefits package will be provided upon hire.