Maintenance Technician I

Date Revised: 11/30/2018

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Maintenance Technician I

Job Category: Non-Exempt

PCLS: 60012

Salary Grade: C

Summary

Incumbents in the Maintenance Technician series maintain and repair equipment, machinery, appliances, utilities, buildings, facilities, fixtures, and systems, in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. The scope of duties may be highly diversified depending upon the needs of the department in which the incumbent works.

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician I reports to any one of a number of supervisory classifications depending upon the structure of the specific department in which the position works.

Typical Functions

1. Assists with corrective and preventive building maintenance, including basic plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and electrical.

2. Conducts field checks of buildings to identify and analyze corrective and preventive maintenance modifications.

3. Maintains and repairs recreation equipment such as weights, pools, treadmills, and ellipticals.4. Maintains and repairs mechanical equipment, machinery, and vehicles.5. May make repairs and monitor safety equipment such as the fire “Exit” signs and general repair

of emergency doors. May perform periodic checks of fire & smoke alarms.6. Maintains adequate inventory of custodial equipment, chemicals, paper products, and supplies.7. Inspects and performs routine preventive maintenance on all custodial equipment, including

floor scrubbers, vacuums, burnishers, etc.8. Performs snow removal as assigned.9. Complies with department, State, and Federal safety and compliance regulations.10. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to work with minimal supervision.2. Knowledge of general maintenance processes and methods.3. Knowledge of electricity, carpentry, plumbing, and other technical skills.4. Knowledge of cleaning solutions, chemicals, and solvents.

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5. Ability to troubleshoot problems and plan solutions.6. Ability to read and understand equipment manuals to perform required maintenance and

service.7. Ability to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuums, carpet extractors, burnishers, etc.8. Knowledge of safe work practices.9. Skilled in the use of hand and power tools common to trade.10. Basic computer skills.11. Customer service skills.

Minimum Qualifications

Aptitude plus experience is required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions, such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Employees work outside and will not be protected from weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat for extended periods.

Employees are exposed to hazardous conditions including, noise, vibrations from machinery, moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to chemicals, elevated work spaces, such as scaffolding, and atmospheric conditions that can affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation.

Fundamental Abilities

Within the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, each incumbent is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:

1. Communicating : Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. 2. Problem solving : Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve

problems. 3. Monitoring : Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate

corrective action.4. Critical Thinking : Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.5. Team Building : Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates

cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.6. Active Listening : Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks

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7. Service Orientation : Actively seeks opportunities to help others.8. Conflict Resolution : Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be

frustrated or threatening.

Core Characteristics

As representatives of Utah State University and primary contributors to its mission, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:

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2. Take initiative3. Maintain confidentiality.4. Be accountable.5. Behave ethically.6. Be honest and trustworthy.7. Demonstrate a strong work ethic.

8. Be inquisitive.9. Be detail oriented.10. Be self-motivated.11. Efficiently manage multiple tasks.12. Be a team player.13. Be committed to improving USU.

Disclaimer This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.

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