Building Maintenance

The Building Maintenance position reports to the Associate Director of Facilities Management. Responsibilities include the maintenance, minor repair, and upkeep of plumbing fixtures, electrical devices, HVAC equipment, elevators, fire extinguishers, fire alarm, painting, minor carpentry, etc., as well as following recognized procedures and techniques to safely perform duties. This position may assist one or more skilled tradesmen by performing specific or general duties and may perform work independent of tradesmen where direct supervision is not required.

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Employee Group: CEBA
Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks
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Benefits: Full-time
Reports to: Associate Director of Facilities Management
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate own and others' work between maintenance, electrical, HVAC, plumbing and carpentry departments, administration, and outside vendors
• Plan, layout and organize work with minimum supervision in a commercial and/or industrial environment
• Possess basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills
• Operate and use power tools and equipment ranging from snow and landscaping equipment to drills and table saws
• Perform and complete tasks, such as: electrical ballast replacement; pull-wire; identify and trace circuits; change interior and exterior lighting, etc.
• Perform tasks of plumbing such as the replacement of faucets/cartridges; O-rings; minor leaks; etc., without assistance 
• Provide minor HVAC work such as changing belts, filters, monitoring systems, identifying problem areas within the mechanical system, etc.
• Interior and exterior painting
• Minor carpentry such as hanging pictures and signs, tack-boards, and minor campus repairs
• Assist in the movement and set-up of office furnishings
• Knowledgeable and familiar with all GRCC fire panels, fire suppression systems and equipment
• Call, schedule, meet, and assist contracted vendors (elevator, security/fire alarm, fire suppression etc.) to conduct inspections, perform maintenance, and make repairs on campus
• Service and maintain air compressors to ensure reliable and efficient operations
• Inspect fire service rooms weekly across campus
• Performs monthly fire extinguisher inspections (including elevator rooms). Ensures that building managers provide monthly fire extinguisher reports for their respective buildings
• Ongoing roof maintenance and inspections
• Provide assistance to grounds maintenance when needed
• Order, inventory, and disperse salt to maintain campus water softeners across campus
• Aid in event setups (setting up/tearing down bleachers at the Fieldhouse)
• Record utility meter readings for campus use
• Travel to all college locations using personal and company vehicles.
• Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Educational Credentials

• High school degree or GED diploma required

Work Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in an academic/institutional, commercial, or industrial maintenance preferred
• Commercial painting experience preferred

Skills

• Proven ability to operate and use powered tools and equipment ranging from snow and landscaping equipment to drills and table saws
• Proven ability to perform and complete tasks, such as: electrical ballast replacement; pull-wire; identify and trace circuits; change interior and exterior lighting, etc.
• Knowledge and ability to perform tasks of plumbing such as the replacement of faucets/cartridges; O-rings; minor leaks; etc., without assistance
• Familiar with lock out/tag out procedures and compliance
• Proven ability to provide minor HVAC work such as changing belts, filters, monitoring systems, identifying problem areas within the mechanical system, etc.
• Able to plan, layout and organize work with minimum supervision in a commercial and/or industrial environment
• Must have a valid Michigan driver's license

Physical Demands

• Be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull a variety of tools, equipment and materials
• Must be able to operate hand and power tools
• May be required to work in vicinity of labs containing bio hazardous substances
• Ability to work from ladders, lifts or scaffolding
• Ability to work inside or outside in hot or cold conditions
• Possession of a Hi-Lo license within 1 year after date of hire required

Mental Demands

• Be able to adjust to a flexible and changing schedule
• The ability to work with a variety of college staff personnel
• The ability to provide customer service to faculty, staff, students and the general public

Working Conditions

• GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website.
• Work outside during all types of weather
• Work alone
• Work during the hours of darkness
• Work indoors and outdoors
• Work with or without heat and air conditioning
• Occasional early morning starts, staying late, and/or alternate off shift working hours will be required