Fac Maint Tech - Bldg Trd

The Maintenance Mechanic performs building maintenance and repairs. Incumbent performs general carpentry in the construction, repair and alteration of floors, stairways, partitions, doors, windows, screens, desks and cabinets; selects, cuts and trims lumber to size to make furniture and repairs. This position assembles furniture, hangs wallpaper, installs ceiling tile and glass, removes and replaces air conditioners where needed. The incumbent aids in repairing and/or replacing faulty plumbing and other minor plumbing repairs, (i.e. unplugs stopped up drains, puts on faucets, repairs leaks, replaces commode seats, shower heads). Mixes and matches paint and applies paint, shellac, varnish, enamel, stain and spray.

The incumbent needs to be skilled at operating basic tools and equipment of assigned trade(s), have knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment, and a general knowledge of the principals and techniques of a variety of moderately complex trades

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Student Center serves as the principal site for student programming and offers office accommodations for student leadership, the University Event Center, Aggie One-Card, Aggie Sit-in and a convenience store. In addition, it offers an array of services, conveniences and amenities for students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests.

Work Hours 7:00am

• 3:30pm, with occasional weekend hours based on facility needs Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Required Competency Knowledge

• Technical Duties

Performs a variety of recurring and related tasks/functions using easily understood steps/processes/functions/applications to perform corrective and preventive maintenance or construction of facilities

Provides technical assistance to others by troubleshooting simple facilities maintenance issues and determining their cause

Conducts inventories of resources and equipment

Constructs, assembles and demolishes cabinetry, shelves, and etc. (Carpentry)

Paints and refreshes paint on various areas of the building (Painting)

Repairs walls and damaged electrical fixtures (Electrical)

Attends to general routine plumbing matters (Plumbing)

Attends to general gardening for the Student Center (Horticulture)

Required Competency Safety and Health Compliance Duties

Demonstrates knowledge in the use and storage of cleaning chemicals and maintenance equipment requires care and safeguard to other persons

Shows awareness of safety and health laws and regulations

Warns co-workers of potential hazards (building security)

Required Competency Problem Solving Duties

Understands objectives and priorities related to activities and tasks in order to follow plans and scheduled projects

Recognizes and obtains required equipment, materials, and tools that are needed to do the job

Ensures that information gets to the right person within the agreed upon time frames

Required Competency Client/Customer Service Duties

Promptly and attentively responds to customer requests within established parameters and time frames

Performs work in the least disruptive manner possible to customers

Demonstrates courteous actions and follows the organization's established protocol for customer service

Establishes and maintains working relations with supervisors and fellow workers

Cooperates rather than compete with other team members

Completes other duties as assigned by Facility Maintenance Manager

Required Competency Coordination

• Work Duties

Accomplishes tasks within established time frames

Understands obstacles/roadblocks, by following prescribed processes to ensure timely task accomplishment

Uses time well in carrying-out responsibilities and scheduled work so that tasks are completed in a timely manner

Coordinate the surplus of used and not needed equipment

Required Competency Attention to Detail Duties

Daily check of Mechanical Room to inspect HVAC system for leaks on pumps and pipes.

Maintenance of non-public areas

Maintain an inventory of tools and filters for air handling units.

Required Competency Communication Duties

States message in a clear and effective manner; listens to others

Uses appropriate language that is easy for others to understand

Communicate changes or problems to team members

Listens to and considers the ideas of other team members

Listens/follows instructions

Asks necessary questions to complete tasks

Presents full and accurate information in reports

Fill-out forms with appropriate information

Read and follow set up diagrams

Communicate effectively to relay instructions to other employees

Communicates with fellow workers in a manner that allows work to be completed