Maintenance Specialist

Job ID: 2024-2304

Type: Hourly (Full-time)

Pay/Salary (Min): USD $16.67/Hr.

Overview:

Mid Michigan College seeks individuals who: value collegiality and mutual respect; use data in decision making; are innovative; are service minded; are goal oriented; strive to continually improve themselves and their work processes; are willing to collaborate and seek to add value in every interaction.

The Maintenance Specialist position will work under the general direction of Maintenance Manager/Lead Maintenance in performing semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of the college, while exercising considerable independent judgement in specialized areas.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs preventative/corrective maintenance of facilities, equipment, and grounds. May perform tasks related to carpentry, locksmithing, automotive maintenance, building maintenance, and grounds maintenance.
2. May use building automation systems to monitor, control, and diagnose issues surrounding the HVAC/R, Plumbing, and Electrical facilities at all Mid sites.
3. May repair and replace pumps, motors, electrical components, plumbing fixtures, and controls as needed.
4. Individuals may be exposed to a variety of hazards including: working at heights, electrical hazards, chemical hazards, confined spaces, outside in various weather related conditions, noisy conditions, and in or with moving vehicles and/or equipment.
5. Individual will also be required to participate in snow removal and lawn maintenance operations when asked.
6. Performs routine movement of furniture, fixtures, and equipment as needed.
7. Maintain a clean orderly and safe working environment and areas.
8. Complete work orders as assigned.
9. Operation of specialized equipment such as snow removal equipment, dump trucks, tractors, fork trucks, and lifts.
10. Proper use of a variety of electrical and hand tools.
11. Perform inspections and repair of life safety systems to include but not limited to emergency lighting, and fire systems.
12. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with college employees and the public.
13. Adheres to all State and Federal code and safety regulations.
14. May be called in to assist with emergency and/or weather situations.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Ability

Proficiency in commercial facilities maintenance.

Ability to: recognize and locate conditions which require repair or maintenance, maintain records, read and interpret schematics, read and apply operating/repair instructions and contract provisions, explain technical information to others, learn and apply principles and practices of contract administration, general computer proficiency.

Knowledge of: methods, tools, and equipment used in the repair of heating and air conditioning equipment in buildings and structures; the operating principals of heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, electrical 0 to 600 volts, and plumbing equipment; computerized energy management software; basic arithmetic; work safety practices related to operations.

Ability to obtain: Universal Certification for handling refrigeration in accordance with EPA regulations.

Experience in operating heavy equipment such as, forklift, snowplow, dump truck, and loader preferred.

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