Care Maintenance Technician

Postion Summary

The job of Care Maintenance Technician was established for the purpose of providing maintenance services as needed and/or assigned; assisting in a wide variety of maintenance activities; addressing immediate operational and/or safety concerns; assisting skilled trades; and ensuring that tools, materials, and vehicles are maintained in good working order and are available at the job site when needed.

Duties

  • Assists skilled maintenance workers with projects (e.g. transporting and/or securing materials, completing specific tasks, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects in a safe, efficient manner.

  • Performs work consistent with the purpose of providing an effective working/learning environment, preventing damage and/or limiting liability exposure.

  • Coordinates with skilled tradesmen and/or assigned supervisor(s) for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently. Assist other same level/higher level technicians to complete facilities service work requests as received.

  • Installs system component parts, classroom and office equipment and facility components (e.g. lighting, heating and ventilating systems, plumbing, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and workable environment.

  • Maintains assigned vehicle, tools, and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.

  • Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications, and general facility maintenance tasks in the areas of painting, patching, fixtures, caulking, flooring, carpentry, etc.

  • Performs a wide variety of general and semiskilled maintenance activities (e.g. carpentry, painting, electrical, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects within established time frames.

  • Prepares written materials (e.g. repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.

  • Repairs building system components for the purpose of ensuring a safe working condition. Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

  • Transports a variety of tools, equipment and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.

  • Respond, troubleshoot/resolve or escalate to next service tier the Facility Service Work Orders received from building occupants; including, but not limited to plumbing, HVAC, lighting, roofing and electrical service calls.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • High School diploma or GED required and a minimum or two years related experience.

  • Operating equipment used in skilled trades, power, and hand tools, etc.; adhering to safety practices; handling hazardous materials; and managing projects.

  • Self-motivated with a strong ability to follow instructions and work independently, but also be able to work effectively within a team.
Date of Position Opening
Application Deadline
Until position filled
Salary
Commensurate with experience
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Physical Address:
Tougaloo College

Attention: Director of Human Resources

500 West County Line Road

Tougaloo, MS 39174


 

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