Maintenance Technician in Spartanburg, South Carolina at Spartanburg Methodist College

Performs routine facilities work in a variety of areas related to the maintenance and/or repair of buildings to include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry. Maintaining the daily operation of HVAC systems is a critical requirement of this role. This is an essential staff position. The technician will be required to work in emergency situations even when the college is otherwise closed. This person should be prepared to work nights, weekends, and holidays to support the mission of the college and the students of SMC.

Primary Responsibilities:

Examples of key duties are intended to be descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

• Operates and services building mechanical HVAC equipment. (Boilers and Chillers)

• Services, repairs, and installs building service fixtures and equipment (for example: light fixtures, water coolers, bathrooms fixtures, locks, doors, hardware).

• Performs tasks related to plumbing, electrical, and general carpentry.

• Assists with preventive maintenance programs.

• Operates common hand and machine tools.

• Replaces ceiling tiles and grids.

• Moves, assembles, and repairs office equipment and furniture.

• Assist in the inspection of fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers on a regular schedule.

• Assists in the set up and breakdown of campus events.

• Responds to calls for emergency service.

• Participates in required safety training.

• Assists in other areas of facilities and performs other tasks assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or the Vice President for Facilities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

• Ability to work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds.

• Ability to work independently to perform assigned duties.

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use the scope of tools required in performing maintenance functions.

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to establish positive working relationships with members of the college community.

• Knowledge of the practices, processes, and materials used in building maintenance and construction.

• Knowledge of OSHA safety practices common to building, maintenance, and construction.

• Knowledge of GHS safety requirements for handling toxic or hazardous materials.

• Must have a good work ethic, positive attitude, professional appearance, and be able to speak and read English.

• Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the tasks performed and equipment employed.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

• Ability to perform basis mathematical calculations.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Skill in the use of hand tools or equipment.

• Well-grounded philosophy of honesty, integrity, and respect.

Working Conditions:

The person hired for this position will be required to live within a 15-mile radius of SMC during employment.

Sustained physical effort may be required for the completion of some maintenance responsibilities. The technician will drive a college vehicle while on campus and during on-call rotation. Work environment may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals.

Performs routine facilities work in a variety of areas related to the maintenance and/or repair of buildings to include mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry. Maintaining the daily operation of HVAC systems is a critical requirement of this role. This is an essential staff position. The technician will be required to work in emergency situations even when the college is otherwise closed. This person should be prepared to work nights, weekends, and holidays to support the mission of the college and the students of SMC.

Primary Responsibilities:

Examples of key duties are intended to be descriptive and not restrictive in nature.

• Operates and services building mechanical HVAC equipment. (Boilers and Chillers)

• Services, repairs, and installs building service fixtures and equipment (for example: light fixtures, water coolers, bathrooms fixtures, locks, doors, hardware).

• Performs tasks related to plumbing, electrical, and general carpentry.

• Assists with preventive maintenance programs.

• Operates common hand and machine tools.

• Replaces ceiling tiles and grids.

• Moves, assembles, and repairs office equipment and furniture.

• Assist in the inspection of fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers on a regular schedule.

• Assists in the set up and breakdown of campus events.

• Responds to calls for emergency service.

• Participates in required safety training.

• Assists in other areas of facilities and performs other tasks assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor or the Vice President for Facilities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

• Ability to work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds.

• Ability to work independently to perform assigned duties.

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to use the scope of tools required in performing maintenance functions.

• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to establish positive working relationships with members of the college community.

• Knowledge of the practices, processes, and materials used in building maintenance and construction.

• Knowledge of OSHA safety practices common to building, maintenance, and construction.

• Knowledge of GHS safety requirements for handling toxic or hazardous materials.

• Must have a good work ethic, positive attitude, professional appearance, and be able to speak and read English.

• Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the tasks performed and equipment employed.

• Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

• Ability to perform basis mathematical calculations.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Skill in the use of hand tools or equipment.

• Well-grounded philosophy of honesty, integrity, and respect.

Working Conditions:

The person hired for this position will be required to live within a 15-mile radius of SMC during employment.

Sustained physical effort may be required for the completion of some maintenance responsibilities. The technician will drive a college vehicle while on campus and during on-call rotation. Work environment may risk exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, disease/pathogens, toxic/caustic chemicals.