Maintenance Technician I or II - Facilities

## Description

Responsible for performing corrective and preventative maintenance activities, troubleshooting, and repairs of various Danforth Center, electrical systems, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, controls/building automation, building support systems and lab equipment to maintain the uninterrupted operation of the Center’s facilities. This position will report to the Manager of Building Services.

This is a full-time position (40 hrs/week) with an hourly rate of $24.00-$29.00 per hour (commensurate with experience). Full-time staff are also eligible for our excellent benefits package including health/vision/dental, paid vacation and holidays, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, education assistance, and other benefits.

**Responsibilities:**

• Perform basic and routine facilities maintenance, construction, and repair tasks to building systems including, HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, drywall, carpentry and doors.
• Perform basic maintenance and repair to various lab related equipment including small and medium autoclaves, glass washers, centrifuges and others
• Coordinate the activities of contractors engaged in facility repair or construction.
• Utilize a computer maintenance management system (CMMS) to timely document and track completed work tasks, record labor hours and parts.
• Assist utility staff with furniture moves and set ups.
• Attend regular safety training and work order meetings
• Required to work on a rotating on-call basis for after-hours response
• Other duties as assigned.

**Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:**

• Diverse experience in Mechanical, Refrigeration, Electrical and Plumbing is preferred. Specialized experience will be considered.
• Basic computer skills for using work order system (CMMS), sending email, and other documentation.
• Proven ability to follow direction and perform tasks in an efficient and quality manner
• Strong work ethic and reliability is essential
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse group of end users.
• Must possess the ability to work with minimal supervision while managing daily task load, and accurately track and report on job status
• Proven ability to work safely and efficiently, managing multiple small projects
• Well-organized, with ability to schedule tasks and timelines appropriately
• Willingness to work occasional weekend day(s) or after-hours when needed for on-call work
• Live the Danforth Center values: Collaboration, Diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity & Respect, Environmental Sustainability, and Stewardship

## Qualifications
**Qualifications:**

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Commercial/industrial maintenance experience is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills

**Physical Demands:**

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs comfortably
• Must be able to work in high heat and humidity
• Comfortable with safely working at heights up to 25 ft
• Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping and reaching for extended periods of time-- 80% or more of the workday is standing on feet
• Ability to transport carts, cumbersome supplies, etc. up ramps
• May be required to perform tasks at varying heights (e.g. climb ladders, etc.)
• Ability to utilize computer keyboard (typing)

**Submission:**

• Resume detailing work history and relevant skills
• Contact information for 2 professional references