Temporary - Maintenance Technician

About the role

This is a temporary, non-continuing position open until filled. We are seeking an equity-minded person committed to supporting our diverse student population and the District Mission.

Please review our District Mission, Goals and Values at the following website: MLCCD - Mission, Vision, Goals.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and operation of building HVAC including computer controlled energy management systems.
• Performs skilled work in the maintenance, repair, and remodeling of buildings and equipment.
• Repairs, alters or constructs articles and structures of wood, metal, or concrete such as partitions, counters, doors, window frames, cabinets, furniture, and shelving.
• Replaces and installs glass.
• Repairs floors and ceilings, and performs work with hardwood, acoustical tile, and other composition materials.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces locks, doors, windows, sashes, and screens.
• Operates a variety of woodworking and other power tools and equipment.
• Installs, maintains and repairs motors, lighting circuits, conduit and duct systems, and other types of electrical lighting and power equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on fans, compressors, and pumps including oiling, cleaning, and packing valves.
• Cleans, drains and obstructions in water and sewer systems.
• Installs plumbing and fixtures; wipes and flushes joints; installs sprinkler systems.
• Overhauls compressors, power equipment, pumps, and heaters.
• Prepares surfaces for paint; applies paint or other protective or decorative finishes to various surfaces such as wood, metal, glass, plaster, wallboard, and cement.
• Prepares or works from drawings and blueprints for maintenance and small construction projects.
• Repairs and maintains vehicles (vans and trucks); changes oil, lubricates vehicles, tunes-up engines, services transmissions, replaces brakes, alternators, and starters.
• Repairs and maintains various grounds equipment including mowers, sweepers, and tractors; may fabricate metal.
• Obtains estimates from vendors for repairs; provides for adequate levels of replacement parts; orders parts, supplies, and other materials as necessary.
• Trains and provides work direction to student employees as assigned.
• Prepares service and maintenance repair records and other reports.
• May respond to emergency maintenance, facility, and grounds calls as contacted during non-work hours.
• Assists with set-ups for college events and other custodial, grounds, and security, shipping/receiving/warehouse activities work as assigned.

Qualifications

• Methods, equipment, materials, and safety procedures used in skilled maintenance work, including HVAC systems, and vehicle and equipment repair.
• Shop math applicable to the building trades.
• Metal fabrication methods.
• Lock and key systems.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Diagnose, repair, and operate HVAC equipment, including computer controlled energy management systems.
• Repair and maintain vehicles and equipment.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical plans and specifications.
• Operate, maintain, and store a wide variety of hand and power tools and other equipment used in skilled maintenance work.
• Learn and apply department standards for maintaining college buildings, facilities, vehicles, and equipment in good repair and a safe and orderly condition.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the operation of the department.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Drive college vehicles; observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Maintain routine records.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Perform heavy physical labor.