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Facilities Technician 999732
Lamar University
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Facilities Technician 999732

Lamar University

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Posted:
December 14, 2019
Location:
Beaumont, Texas
Salary:
Open
Categories:
Facilities//Maintenance/Trades, Staff/Administrative



Facilities Technician 999732


Job Summary / Basic Function
Job Summary:
Performs complex maintenance work and repairs in multiple maintenance and building construction trades. Work involves the maintaining of grounds, repair of building components; utilities, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, stationary equipment, and/or motorized equipment, lawn sprinkler systems and HVAC systems. Performs preventative maintenance task including requisitioning of supplies and materials.

Major Essential Job Functions:
  • Daily morning trash pickup for overall campus.
  • Inspects campus after storms.
  • Performs preventative maintenance task on HVAC filter systems, fire alarms, fire equipment, plumbing fixtures, lighting systems, building maintenance and grounds equipment.
  • Performs electrical work such as, replacing receptacles, breakers, ballast, bulbs, cord plugs, light fixtures and pulling wire.
  • Performs carpentry work such as repair and installation of doors, locks, closures, furniture, ceilings, dry wall and cabinets.
  • May perform exterior grounds care including cutting, landscaping, weeding, dirt work and associated repairs.
  • Performs plumbing repairs to include soldering, changing out of commodes, faucets, etc. and unclogging drains.
  • Performs inspections and repairs of equipment, operating machinery, building appliances and systems.
  • Calculate material and supplies for projects.
  • Maintain a tidy workshop for the repairs, alteration, refinishing and construction for facilities maintenance.
  • May operate a forklift, pressure washer and fire-fighting equipment.
  • May train others and act as a lead worker on construction, maintenance or repair projects.
  • Assist with event setup at MPC.
  • Assist with vehicle maintenance.

    Secondary Essential Job Functions:
  • Ability to be a self-starter with hands-on approach and show initiative and resourcefulness and multi-task by priority.
  • Other duties as assigned.

    Other Duties as Assigned:
    Other duties may be assigned to this position on a regular or occasional basis to respond to needs of the Institute.


    Minimum Qualifications
    Minimum Education Required:
    High School Graduate or GED Certificate and completion of a technical program.
    Education and experience may be substituted for one another.

    Minimum Experience Required:
    Three years minimum experience in general maintenance of buildings.
    Experience in general electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, electronic systems, preventive maintenance and mechanical equipment relating to building trades.
    Emphasis on HVAC troubleshooting and repairs.
    Knowledge of the use of equipment needed; for the repair, maintenance and operations of buildings and grounds.
    Knowledge of a variety of skills needed to complete daily building maintenance, equipment repairs and special projects.

    Certification(s) Required:
    Valid drivers license
    Receive and maintain HVAC certification.

    Key Competencies:
    Trustworthy and the ability to follow instructions and communicate well, by both written and verbal communications.
    Knowledge of safety regulations.
    Demonstrate the ability to be a creative thinker and problem solver.
    Experience in grounds upkeep.
    Excellent Customer Service.
    Availability after hours and on weekends, if needed.

    Physical Requirements:
    Considerable physical activity, restricted movement, lifting, carrying heavy objects, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to fifty pounds, walking, climbing, and bending is primary part of the job more than 80% of the time.

    Job Conditions:
    Ability to work in almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, rain, hazard chemicals, dirt, dust, and loud noises.

    LIT Expectation of Quality:
    Employee will support the mission of Lamar Institute of Technology by providing high quality, professional services, timely responses and solutions to customer requests.


    Preferred Qualifications


    Work Hours:

    Open Date: 12/12/2019

    Open Until Filled: Yes

    Close Date:

    Security Sensitive Statement


    To apply, visit https://jobs.lit.edu/postings/588

    EEO Statement
    Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.






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    About Lamar University
    Home to more than 14,000 students, Lamar University is one of the fastest growing universities in Texas and is a member of The Texas State University System. LU offers more than 100 programs of study leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. The 270-acre campus in Beaumont is about 90 miles east of Houston and about 25 miles west of Louisiana
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