Building Maintenance Technician

Description

LOCATION

This position is fully on-site and requires a regular presence in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this position.

JOB SUMMARY

The Building Maintenance Technician will work with the Director of Buildings and Grounds to provide support for the buildings and equipment to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for students, faculty, and staff. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance on building equipment to ensure electrical, HVAC and plumbing systems are in constant working order.
• Diagnose and repair of electronic, mechanical, and electrical components of these systems.
• Electrical and mechanical repairs such as installing switches and replacing outlets.
• Repair of light fixtures and replacement of faulty bulbs.
• Operation and minor repair of Fire Alarm system.
• Perform building rounds to check and log status of equipment.
• Respond to emergency situations to resolve issues on an immediate basis.
• Provide snow removal or de-icing at entrances and walkways during inclement weather to provide safe access.
• Observe all company procedures and safety rules.
• Repair leaks in drains and faucets.
• Minor repair and painting of walls as required.
• Material handling at receiving dock and delivery in building.
• Door hardware maintenance and repair.
• Troubleshooting and repair of irrigation system.
• Furniture and chair moving as needed.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance equipment and supplies.
• Inspection, repair, and replacement duties pertaining to motors, pumps, valves, and boiler systems.
• Cleaning of mechanical rooms and equipment.
• Available to work overtime as needed.
• Available for emergency needs after hours.
• Ability to work independently in a timely manner.
• Participate in company provided training opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Buildings and Grounds or their designee.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in all phases of building maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

•  10 years of experience in all phases of building maintenance.
• Strong trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills involving electrical, plumbing and HVAC.
• OHSA knowledge in field of experience.
• Experience in leadership and supervision.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Highly organized.
• Excellent communication and comprehension skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Display professionalism for the college in all communication and interaction.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Ability to prioritize and organize numerous and varied assignments.
• Technical mechanical proficiency related to proper operation and general maintenance of equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and manuals.
• Experience in the safe operation of tools and heavy equipment, e.g. boom lifts, scissor lifts etc.
• Professional work ethic with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of safety equipment in the maintenance field. 

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

ACHE is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the college.

• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
• Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.
• Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ACHE to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
• Expertise in negotiation.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
• May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
• May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
• May require significant travel or work away from campus.
• Requires attendance at events representing ACHE both within as well as outside of the college setting.
• Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
• Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
• Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
• Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.

If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability, or any other reason, please contact Vicki Broadaway, Vice President and Chief People Officer, at 479.308.2298 or hr@achehealth.edu.

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.