Job Description

Position Summary

The Facilities Technician helps keep our campus running smoothly by maintaining and caring for our buildings, equipment, and grounds. This role is hands-on and varies from day to day--one moment you may be completing preventative maintenance, and the next you might be helping with repairs, improving classroom spaces, or supporting campus events.

Responsibilities include inspecting and maintaining building systems, repairing lighting, furnishings, flooring, walls, and ceilings, and assisting with landscaping, irrigation, and grounds upkeep. You may also help with event setup, furniture moves, and general campus support as needed.

While experience in areas like electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, or grounds maintenance is valuable,

you don't need to have every skill listed to be a great fit

. We're looking for someone who is willing to learn, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in keeping our campus safe, functional, and welcoming for students and staff.

This position reports to the Facilities Manager and offers the chance to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact every day.

Essential Functions

Assumes responsibility for the effective performance of assigned facility maintenance functions. Operates building equipment and utilities systems to maintain proper heat, cooling, power, water, plumbing, electrical, door locks, door closers, hardware, etc. Assists outside service representatives in checking, maintaining, and repairing building equipment. Performs and arranges scheduled preventative maintenance and cleaning. Maintains all equipment that is associated with the building and grounds. Conducts inspections and tests and maintains logs and records reflecting results. Visits each designated Campus facility at least monthly, as assigned, to determine maintenance needs. Performs minor building and furniture modifications or repairs involving carpentry, painting, wiring, and overhauling. Completes assigned maintenance functions in accordance with established policies and procedures, ADA regulations, and OSHA regulations. Assists College personnel as needed. Keeps management informed of area activities, any significant problems or maintenance concerns. Attends and participates in meetings as required. Completes required records and reports. Performs miscellaneous and specially requested tasks such as assisting other personnel in moving furniture, cleaning and storing equipment. Assists in set-up of events. Assists in emergency repairs and snow removal. Completes assigned training and certifications. Performs other duties as assigned by management. Performs one or all of the following maintenance: Electrical, HVAC, or Plumbing.

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements:

High school graduate or equivalent. Certification or Associate degree in Electrical, HVAC, or Plumbing or two years of Facility-related preventive maintenance work experience or a combination of education and experience. A valid Utah driver's license. Good mechanical and problem-solving abilities. Well organized and able to work well independently. Basic understanding of architectural and design drawings, word, excel, and computer functions. Knowledge of plumbing, patching, painting, carpentry, welding, and maintenance procedures. Knowledge of irrigation, grounds maintenance and equipment Basic understanding of OSHA and ADA requirements. Able to coordinate well with others in communicating, planning, and coordinating. Able to operate scissor and boom lift, welder, drills, saws, electrical tester, hand tools, snowplow, and salt/sand spreader truck and forklift and all ground maintenance equipment. Must communicate and work in harmony with co-workers, campus employees, and customers, in a pleasant, supportive manner. Attention to detail. Must be able to work in all elements of weather.
The incumbent may be specialized in the following fields:

Electrical:

Install and replace electrical equipment and fixtures, electrical test equipment such as amp probe, multimeter, circuit tracers, arc flash PPE, etc....

HVAC:

Commercial HVAC experience, familiarity with AHU's, boilers, chillers, condensers, VAV's, pumps, piping and valves. Control panel and wiring and head end experience preferred.

Plumbing:

Experience in troubleshooting and making repairs to plumbing infrastructure and fixtures.

Physical Requirements:

Includes ladders, scaffolding, ramps, poles, etc.
Bending downward and forward at the waist. Requires full use of lower extremities and back muscles.
Resting on knee or knees.
Bending downward and forward at the leg and spine. Reaching: Extending hand (s) and arm (s) in any direction.
For extended time periods.
Especially for long distances.
Using upper body to press against something with steady force. Using upper body to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects.
Occurs frequently and requires substantial use of upper body and back muscles.
Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together.
Using fingers and palm on an object.
Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products or operate machinery.
Medium Work; exerting up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. constantly.

Additional Information

Working Hours:

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

CONDITIONAL OFFER:

A conditional offer of employment will be made pending satisfactory completion of a background investigation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pay: $44,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Work Location: In person