Maintenance Technician (7:00 am to 4:00 pm)

The purpose of this position is to assist the HVAC/ Plumbing/Carpentry/Electrical trades in the maintenance & repair of campus facilities specific to the trade they are working in. Normal working hours are 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Duties will vary depending on specialty:

HVAC/Plumbing

• Assist HVAC techs in maintenance and repairs of campus wide refrigeration and air handler systems
• Assist in repairs of steam and water distribution across campus
• Service fire pumps in campus buildings
• Assist other trades in shops including plumbing , carpentry and electrical
• Log hours and a description of work done and materials used in performing work orders.
• Regularly scheduled on call duty required.

Carpentry

• Perform work orders and inspect buildings for problems
• Assist carpenters in construction projects
• Perform monthly PM's on exit lights and inspection of fire extinguishers
• Assist other trades in shops including Plumbing/HVAC/Electrical/Paint
• Log hours and a description of work done and materials used in performing work orders
• Regularly scheduled on call duty required

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED is required along with a valid NC driver's license.
• Ability to work independently and safely without supervision is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to judge and prioritize work and manage a variety of service calls.
• Have demonstrated ability to take accountability and direct activity of the team.
• Work will require working in awkward or cramped areas work and both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather.
• After hours duty is required on a rotating schedule to handle trouble calls.
• Up to three times a year, while on duty week, working hours will be 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm Monday -Friday.
• Position is classified as essential personnel during inclement weather and school closings.

Preferred:

Preferred qualifications include entry level Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry and HVAC skills

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (May vary depending on specialty):

HVAC/Plumbing - Knowledge of volt meters and refrigerant gauges

Carpentry -This position requires assisting in the maintenance & repair of campus buildings, college housing and plant campus buildings, college housing and plant equipment.

Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu