Maintenance Technician I

## Description

**POSITION SUMMARY**

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Technician III, the Maintenance Technician I performs a variety of tasks in the maintenance and repair of seminary buildings and grounds to include work in the carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical trades.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**

• Repairing and replacing plumbing fixtures and piping
• Snaking out clogged drains, toilets, sinks, etc.
• Perform basic wiring repairs and installation to include installing/replacing switches, receptacles, plugs, circuit breakers, fuses, bulbs, ballasts, light fixtures, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on equipment to include lubricating, cleaning and servicing of motors, pumps, valves, belts, etc.
• Change filters in all air handling and fan coil units
• Perform various structural type repairs to include light carpentry work, repairing/installing doors and hardware, patching holes in drywall, painting, etc.
• Drive to specified locations to pick up supplies, parts and/or equipment
• Assist on equipment installation projects
• Keep work area clean and safe
• Keep work vehicle and all tools neat and in order
• Various duties in the snow removal process to include but not be limited to plowing, shoveling, operating a snowblower, and spreading sand and ice melt
• Move furniture and set up equipment for various functions at the seminary, if needed
• Perform groundskeeping related duties, if needed
• Perform other related duties as required

## Qualifications
**POSITION QUALIFICATIONS**
**Competencies:**

• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and follow directions
• Ability to follow diagrams and manufacturers’ manuals and blueprints
• Possession of a valid state motor vehicle operator license

• **SKILLS & ABILITIES**
• **Education:**

• Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Advanced course of study or certifications in carpentry, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or HVAC, desired

**Experience:**

• Previous experience in the maintenance field with a well-rounded background in all areas including structural/carpentry, electrical and mechanical

**Administrative and Technological Skills:**

• Basic computer skills (MS Office), preferred

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**

• Knowledge of tools and equipment used to perform required maintenance and repair tasks
• Lifting, Stooping, bending, working in tiring and uncomfortable positions and from ladders, scaffolds, and genie lift
• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 75 pounds
• Must be able to climb extension ladders, scaffold and operate lift equipment on a regular basis
• Must be able to Lift, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb and work in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time
• Standing moving for 6-8 hours.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

• Work is performed solely onsite.

**COMPENSATION: Salary commensurate with experience.**