Preventative Maintenance Technician

The Preventative Maintenance Technician is part of the Facilities department at Vanderbilt University and is a key individual responsible for Preventive Maintenance on equipment around the University. This position will complete preventive maintenance on equipment maintained by Facilities using a variety of hand tools and metering devices. Reporting directly to the Preventative Maintenance Manager. The Preventative Maintenance Technician work with other stakeholders both within and outside of Facilities to maintain equipment through scheduled preventive maintenance activities.

About the Work Unit:

Plant Operations provides facilities support for all construction, renovation, and routine maintenance of University Central space and facilities; housekeeping services for approximately 5.8 million square feet of academic, administrative, residential, and recreational space; grounds care for 330 acres that are a registered arboretum; turf care for athletic fields; and utilities for the University Central and the Medical Center.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

• Complete required Preventive Maintenance on equipment including but not limited to the following:

• Belt replacement, Sheave/Shiv Replacement, Bearing Lubrication, Filter replacement, Coil cleaning, cleaning of each component within equipment, and detail cleaning of equipment from top to bottom.

• Recognize and report equipment malfunctions (Bearing wear, sheave misalignment, actuator failure, etc.)

• Use various metering devices on both energized and de-energized equipment (Manometer, Amp Meter, Temperature probe, Tachometer, etc.)

• Stand, stoop, crawl, work on elevated surfaces and be in awkward positions for extended periods of time.

• Operation of Automated Logic and Johnson Controls automated control systems via computer and/or tablet device.

• Communication with stakeholders specific to HVAC equipment outages

• Use of tablet and/or computer to interact with work management system.

• Use a variety of hand tools.

• Understand and interpret building floor plans and construction blue prints.

• Maintain flexibility to work overtime and/or weekends as required.

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility; this position reports administratively and functionally to Preventive Maintenance Manager.

Education and Certifications:

• High School Graduate or GED is required

• Four (4) years HVAC maintenance experience or formal education

• Valid driver's license

Experience and Skills:

• Necessary

• General knowledge of industrial HVAC systems

• Ability to work safely around rotating equipment

• Strong communication skills

• Able to stand, stoop, crawl, work on elevated surfaces and be in awkward positions for extended periods of time.

• Push, pull, lift and carry at least 50 pounds.

• Able to work in various weather conditions

• High work ethic

• Preferred

• General computer knowledge

• Familiar with Microsoft Office Products (Email and Internet primarily)

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to understand and interpret construction drawings.