Maintenance Technician I (General Laborer)

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To : Maintenance Supervisor / Facilities Manager

JOB SUMMARY

This position will be responsible for performing a variety of maintenance, repair, and labor tasks campus-wide to ensure the proper upkeep of buildings, equipment, and facilities. This role requires hands-on work involving basic repairs, installation, cleaning, event setup and break-down and maintaining physical structures and systems for any College-owned and / or operated facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Applicants should have a reliable method of transportation. This class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on building systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Assists with installation, assembly, and setup of equipment, events and furnishings.
• Cleans and maintains common areas, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
• Handles basic repairs, such as fixing leaks, changing light bulbs, and repairing doors or windows.
• Assists with landscaping and grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, and clearing debris.
• Ensures the cleanliness and safety of work environments, reporting potential hazards.
• Carries out basic labor tasks as needed, such as painting, lifting and moving materials, tools, and equipment.
• Assists with the removal of waste, debris, and old equipment.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good working condition, notifying supervisors of damaged or missing items.
• Supports higher-level maintenance staff as needed on more complex projects.
• Responds promptly to emergency maintenance requests.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and guidelines while performing tasks.
• Assists in setting up and breaking down for events or other special requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Requires medium-to-heavy work that involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. May be required to use a ladder or scaffolding. May be required to occasionally work in small, hard to reach spaces. Work is performed both inside a facility and outdoors in all weather conditions. Some hazardous situations may exist based on work to be performed.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

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.

If interested in applying for this position, please apply at :

https : / / www.benedict.edu

EOE M / F / D / V