Maintenance Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the supervisor or designee, the Maintenance Technician performs semi-skilled building and equipment maintenance and construction tasks, The Maintenance Technician assists technicians on major repairs or new construction, installs, repairs, modifies, and maintains a variety of equipment and electro-mechanical systems used including ancillary and laboratory equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Assist plumbers, electricians, carpenters, and other mechanical journeymen, in major repairs and maintenance; which may involve following blueprints and written instructions
* Lubricate, clean, and paint mechanical equipment
* Clean machinery, appurtenances and mechanical spaces
* Build, install, and repair walls, ceilings and floors
* Perform wall patching and painting
* Assist in moving and setting up of furniture; as well as, other equipment and machinery
* Maintain and repair maintenance tools
* Perform all routine preventative maintenance inspection and adhere to set timetables for completion
* Operate, troubleshoot, install, and repair all equipment and systems
* Perform routine cleaning including washing, stripping and buffing floors, cleaning and disinfecting restrooms, emptying trash, vacuuming carpets, dusting and replenishing paper supplies
* Perform receiving, mail distribution, and courier services
* Maintain records and pertinent data
* Maintain spare parts inventory
* Perform other duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* High School diploma
* 0-1 years of experience working semi-skilled building and equipment maintenance and construction tasks.
* Working knowledge of construction and maintenance materials and equipment
* Knowledge of tools and skill to perform work using hammers, wrenches, etc.
* Ability to read instructions, blueprints, and/or specifications
* General knowledge of piping, plumbing, ducting and electrical systems including the interpreting of schematics and ability to work from drawings and manufacturer instructions
* Ability to travel to off-site locations.