Fac Maintenance Tech - Greensboro, United States - North Carolina A & T State University

    Default job background
    Description
    Independently maintain, improve and expand all residential facilities. Provide an adequate, safe and attractive area in which to learn and improve educational skills, knowledge and professions.

    This position inspects areas to be secured by locking mechanisms and repairs to building components, assists with maintenance campus-wide master keying systems; consults in design and modification recommendation and ensures proper record maintenance of all keys.

    Primary Function of Organizational Unit


    The Physical Plant is responsible for providing services relative to building and grounds maintenance, utilities, transportation, trash removal, central receiving, recycling, disposition of surplus property and moving and hauling.

    In addition, the Physical Plant has expanding responsibilities that includes providing support services for the instruction and research programs to achieve the University's mission, goals and objectives.

    Maintains and improves and expands all campus buildings, campus image and education opportunities for all people.

    More specifically, the functions involve energy conservation, building renovation/repair, occupational safety and health, landscape design, event planning, vehicle and equipment maintenance/repair, motor pool and housekeeping services to 35 academic buildings, six residence and two farm buildings.

    Moreover, the Skilled Trades Department is responsible for repair, maintenance and preventive maintenance of campus facilities.


    Work Hours 7am - 4pm (required to respond to emergencies/inclement weather; rotate working on-call/callbacks) Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

    Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

    Required Competency Knowledge - Technical Duties


    • Install and maintain electronic locking system.
    • Cut and issue keys for all residential facilities.
    • Cut keys by using code numbers and code books.
    • Rekey and repair locks.
    • Key to grand master and master key locks.
    • Install and repair exit devices and door closures.
    • Repair and adjust doors to operate properly.
    • Address security and emergency needs as related to doors and door hardware.
    • Perform all locksmith duties requested by supervisor.
    • Read blue prints to log keys for new construction and renovation.
    • Alternate monthly working on call and carry the pager as assigned. Perform task necessary to make emergency callbacks safe and secure until later completion of task.
    • Perform some task with contractor as outlined by supervisor.
    • Plane doors to fit.
    • Inspect all tools and equipment for safety and operational condition before using daily.
    • Provide an inventory of tools and materials stored in the shop.
    • Stock trucks with an average supply of tools, materials and equipment to perform average tasks.
    • Pick up materials, supplies and equipment from vendors.
    • Receive materials, supplies, tools and equipment and stock in the proper storage area.
    • Record all supplies taken from stock areas on inventory sheet.
    • Completely fill out all work orders upon job completion and turn in to supervisor the same day, drop in completion box; provide records on work orders completed, include dates and hours. Make and file copies of all turned in paper work.
    • Drive trucks. Refill truck gas tanks at the one quarter gas gauge indicator mark. Rotate driving assignments as listed on the driving roster. Call in all job locations and motor travel to the Radio Base Station.
    • Inspect first aid kit and fire extinguisher located in the truck and replenish as necessary.
    • Report all on the job injuries to the supervisor at the time they occur and provide correct and accurate information to supervisor. Get medical attention as necessary.
    • File a report with the police for vehicle accidents, lost or stolen tools and equipment.
    • Perform other related duties as assigned and requested by the supervisor.
    • Perform shop maintenance, vehicle maintenance and clean work area.
    Required Competency Attention to Detail Duties

    Accuracy Required in Work - Performs work according to state, national and local building codes and without complaint. Pass a walk through completion inspection conducted by supervisor, skill trade supervisor, management and state inspector.


    Consequence of Error - Buildings will deteriorate; campus liable for injury due to lack of safe learning classroom, working facilities and students residences, eating facilities, etc., will not be conducive to learning.

    Future leaders will be handicpped. Speedy and reasonable repairs, renovations and emergency responses will stop.

    Visual Attention - Reads and works from blueprints, schematic drawings, sketches, oral and written instructions.

    Talks with customers and perform standard work task from customers instructions to work in crowded areas, with noise and distractions and able to stay focused on the work task.

    Makes accurate math calculations with 2% error. Assembles tools, machinery, materials and equipment needed to perform a given task with accuracy. Makes sound judgment and work as a team with staff.

    Required Competency Coordination - Work Duties

    Receives instructions and assignments from supervisor but able to work independently ensuring quality and quantity work is performed.

    Also able to complete assignments via instructions received via work request, radio messages from the base station, emergency call backs from the supervisor and the University police.

    Works independently of the supervisor to meet/complete daily assignments and complete work requests.

    Rotates working on-call/callbacks.

    Required Competency Safety and Health Compliance Duties

    Follows overall safety program objectives, including third party coordination (i.e., OSHA, DOL, DOI. Anticipates safety issues and take proactive steps to maximize safe operations.

    Required Competency Client/Customer Service Duties

    Students, faculty, staff, vendor, contractor and children population.

    Personal contacts for purpose of gaining needed information to complete an assigned task, maintain a positive image for the University and the state.

    Gain funds and support for the University and perform requested repairs.