Facilities Technician II at Lamar Institute of Technology (TX) – Beaumont, Texas

The Facilities Technician’s II job responsibilities include but are not limited to performing complex maintenance work and repairs in multiple maintenance and building construction trades. This individual is responsible for the maintenance of grounds, repair of building components; utilities, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, stationary equipment, and/or motorized equipment, lawn sprinkler systems and HVAC systems. This is a non-exempt, staff appointment and it reports to the Director of Facilities.

• Daily trash pickup for overall campus
• Inspects campus after storms.
• Performs preventative maintenance task on HVAC filter systems, fire alarms, fire equipment, plumbing fixtures, lighting systems, building maintenance and grounds equipment.
• Performs electrical work such as, replacing receptacles, breakers, ballast, bulbs, cord plugs, light fixtures and pulling wire.
• Performs carpentry work such as painting , minor remodels & repairs
• May perform exterior grounds care including cutting, landscaping, weeding, dirt work and associated repairs.
• Performs plumbing repairs to include soldering, changing out of commodes, facets, etc. and unclogging drains.
• Performs inspections and repairs of equipment, operating machinery, building appliances and systems.
• Efficient in BAS systems
• Maintain a tidy workshop for the repairs, alterations, refinishing and construction for facilities maintenance.
• May operate a forklift, pressure washer and fire-fighting equipment.
• May train others and act as a lead worker on construction, maintenance or repair projects.
• Assist with event setup at MPC
• Assist with vehicle maintenance.
• Performs key / lock & hardware replacements & repairs
• Ability to troubleshoot Elevator issues and emergencies
• Experience in PM building inspections

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED Certificate or completion of a technical program
• 3 years minimum experience in general maintenance of buildings
• Experience in general electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, electronic systems, preventive maintenance and mechanical equipment relating to building trades
• Emphasis on HVAC troubleshooting and repairs
• Knowledge and use of equipment needed for the repair maintenance and operations of buildings and grounds
• Knowledge of a variety of skills needed to complete daily building maintenance, equipment repairs and special projects
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• HVAC Certification

Physical Requirements:
This position requires the ability to constantly move about the campus, occasionally ascend/descend stairs and ladders to service campus property, occasionally move, transport and install objects up to 50 lbs. This position requires frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

This position has been identified as a position involving “critical infrastructure” as defined under Texas law. As a condition of employment, this position requires that applicants for and employees in this position be able to maintain the security and integrity of the critical infrastructure at all points during their employment with Lamar Institute of Technology.