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Maintenance Technician at Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College Richmond, VA

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician supports Ivy Techs mission of providing accessible world-class education by ensuring that facilities are safe reliable and welcoming for students faculty staff and community members. This includes performing preventive and corrective maintenance responding to urgent building needs supporting events ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivering excellent customer service to students faculty and staff.RESPONSIBILITIESComplete and document work orders promptly in the work order system.Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and record findings accurately.Maintain required safety and regulatory compliance documentation.Operate maintain and repair campus building systems including HVAC electrical plumbing carpentry mechanical fire protection and life safety systems.Monitor and adjust Building Automation Systems for HVAC lighting and energy management.Read and interpret blueprints schematics and technical manuals.Assist with inspections and testing of generators boilers elevators and other life safety equipment as required by codes and regulations.Coordinate and support contractors and vendors performing work on campus.Assist with small projects prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments effectively.Ensure assigned projects are completed on time and within established budget parameters.Perform seasonal outdoor tasks including mowing trimming snow and ice removal asphalt maintenance and basic landscaping.Support custodial and sanitation standards as needed.Move assemble transport and deliver furniture equipment and materials.Provide event setup on-site support and teardown.Respond professionally to requests from students employees and visitors.Provide basic safety access and directional assistance as needed.Participate in an assigned on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies including weather events building system failures or urgent facility needs.Follow institutional emergency response procedures.Recommend process improvements and best practices.Assist with purchasing and inventory of tools equipment and materials.Perform other related duties as assigned.May provide guidance to facilities team and student workers.QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or higher in a technical field preferred.Minimum three (3) years of related facilities maintenance experience preferred.Demonstrated ability to read and follow manufacturer instructions blueprints and schematics.Strong working knowledge of HVAC plumbing electrical carpentry and life-safety systems.Basic computer skills (MS Office Workday ServiceNow).Ability to operate tools and equipment and follow instructions.Valid drivers license with insurability under Ivy Techs insurance program.Ability to lift up to 70 pounds and perform physical work including climbing ladders working at heights entering confined spaces and performing indoor/outdoor tasks in varying weather conditionsStrong communication and customer service Adaptability and flexibility Teamwork and problem-solving Reliability and punctuality ProfessionalismInitiative and self-direction Time management Ability to prioritize tasks Responsiveness Regular predictable attendance requiredPosition is essential during inclement weather and may require reporting when the campus is otherwise closedReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this positionCertifications:OSHA 10 or 30 required (or obtained within 6 months of hire).Ability to safely operate ladders scaffolding aerial lifts and material-handling equipment (forklifts pallet jacks etc.) and obtain certifications as required.EPA 608 certification preferredParticipate in safety drills training fit testing and required certificationsAdditional trade licenses are a plus.Commitment to ongoing professional development and training to maintain certifications and current knowledge of industry standards.WORKING CONDITIONSIndoor/outdoor work in all weather conditions.Exposure to chemicals noise dust and moving equipment.Frequent lifting climbing bending and standing.Be reasonably available for after-hours response when assigned including snow/ice storm damage building system failures or other urgent facility needsWork may involve exposure to environmental conditions associated with building maintenance and cleaning operations including routine contact with building systems and occasional odorsAbility to work occasional adjusted shifts during high-demand periodsLifting pushing pulling reaching crawling balancing Repetitive motions Fine motor skills Vision and hearing requirementsIvy Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Electrical Experience,eMaint,Industrial Maintenance,HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,Property Maintenance,Maintenance,Painting,Plumbing,Hydraulics,Programmable Logic Controllers,Troubleshooting Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1

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