Facilities Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

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section on postings for documents that may be required. Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application. Job Title: Facilities Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift Department: Health System Shared Services | Facilities Operations OSU TITLE CODE: 8754 CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Facilities Maintenance Technician Function Statement: Under the general supervision of a senior technician or supervisor, the facilities maintenance technician performs intermediate tasks related to day-to-day inspections, preventative maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.

Functions will include but are not limited to: daily inspections, installations, general maintenance (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC) and repairs. Responds to emergency situations and evaluates and corrects defects. May assist lower level facilities technicians.

Assists other trades as needed; adheres to all safety practices and procedures; cleans and maintains work areas and equipment; attends meetings; properly completes documentation; provides a high level of customer service; communicates to customers, coworkers and supervision via written, electronic and verbal methods and devices; operates department vehicle; performs other duties as assigned. Actively supports our commitment to the university value of acting with integrity and personal accountability to establish a culture of professionalism in the workplace.

Shift, hours, days, and/or location are subject to change based on operational need in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement; may work overtime; subject to 24 hour emergency call. Job Duties: Incumbents may perform some or all of these duties and other job-related duties as required. Technical Specialties (70%): Carpentry: Installs/removes fixtures (e.g., bulletin boards, clocks, pictures, coat hooks, signs).

Installs/repairs shelves, ceiling tiles, drywall, flooring and trim. Paints and patches walls. Assembles, installs, repairs and replaces dispensers, beds, furniture, doors, and associated hardware.

Repairs fire wall penetrations. Repairs fire doors and related hardware. Electrical: Installs/repairs various electrical equipment, including but not limited to: light fixtures, electrical outlets, switches, appliances, controls and motors.

Repairs 1 phase motors. Retrofits lighting fixtures. Resets breakers.

Replaces fuses. Resolves local power outages. Locates local electrical disconnects.

Performs basic preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment. Responds to electrical emergencies. Performs intermediate and complex preventative maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.

Plumbing: Repairs/installs plumbing equipment (e.g., toilets, sinks, showers). Repairs/installs plumbing components (e.g., supply lines, mixing valves, traps, pipes). Tests eye wash stations and emergency showers.

Resolves water temperature (e.g., too hot, too cold) requests. Unclogs drains (e.g., sink, shower, floor). Repairs/replaces water fountains.

Replaces damaged/missing piping insulation. Locates local water shut-off valves. Performs intermediate and complex preventative maintenance on plumbing systems and equipment.

Responds to plumbing emergencies. HVAC: Responds to and assesses room temperature (e.g., too hot, too cold) requests. Repairs/replaces thermostats.

Calibrates/programs thermostats. Cleans external ducts, cooling towers, air dampers, condensers, evaporator coils, etc. Replaces room unit motors and filters.

Repairs and replaces HVAC components (e.g., actuators, fan blades, pump seals, bearings). Performs intermediate and complex preventative maintenance on HVAC/R systems and equipment. General Duties (30%): Technical Support: Ensures areas are in compliance with applicable codes.

Documents regulatory compliance tests. Becomes knowledgeable of equipment and utilities and transfers that knowledge to other staff. May assist lower level Facilities Maintenance Technician Effective Date: 06/19/2018 Classification Specification for Classified Civil Service Developed for Equal Opportunity technicians.

Locates, identifies, disables and enables local utility shut-offs. Updates building drawings. Troubleshoots and resolves field problems.

Participates on emergency response teams. Communication / Recordkeeping: Documents labor, materials and work performed on work orders. Provides feedback on materials.

Informs customers when task are completed. Communicates and initiates work order escalation, if needed. Request equipment and materials required to perform tasks.

Other Departmental Duties: Participates in professional development/ continuing education activities: obtaining and maintaining required certifications, soft skill development, etc. Interacts with and assists other areas and staff within the department. Participates in meetings, trainings, orientation.

May participate on committees. Performs other duties as assigned. Major Work Characteristics: Ability to: 1) read, understand and update blueprints, schematics and as built drawings, 2) read, understand and apply safety standards and practices (e.g., hazard communication, infection, prevention, lock-out/ tag-out), 3) read, interpret and apply technical manuals and systems specifications, 4) follow applicable trade specific codes, standards and regulations, 5) learn technical skills and apply new knowledge to solve problems, 6) select and use hand, power and machine tools, 7) maintain a clean and safe work environment, 8) add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers; calculate fractions, decimals and percentages; use algebra, geometry and trigonometry, 9) locate, disable and enable electrical disconnects and plumbing shut-offs, 10) instruct others to perform a task, 11) provide guidance and expert advice about technical systems or processes,

12) problem solving, 13) conflict management (e.g. handle complaints, identify issues and negotiate with others), 14) computer (e.g., data entry, data retrieval, electronic communication, internet searches, navigate and retrieve information from websites, create basic reports using Microsoft Word), 15) customer service (e.g. demonstrate empathy, meet quality standards, actively look for ways to help others), 16) brazing and soldering, 17) planning and prioritizing work, 18) resource management, 19) troubleshooting (e.g. plumbing systems, HVAC/R systems, electrical circuits), Knowledge of: 20) chilled water and hot water systems integration and operation, 21) air flow principles, tools and techniques, 22) relationship of preventive maintenance and equipment life-cycle, 23) building automation systems and controls, 24) AC/DC theory Minimum Classification

High school diploma/GED or equivalent combination of education and experience; two years’ experience in general maintenance or equivalent combination of education and experience; obtain the following within the probationary period: valid OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health card; successful completion of probationary period includes demonstrated competence in each of the identified technical specialties as required for this position’s level of responsibility: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC/R.

Desired

Associates/technical degree or certificate in skilled trades/maintenance related field; basic understanding of university building design standards (BDS) related to the maintenance and repair of building systems and equipment; basic understanding of the capital project process as managed by FOD Design and Construction Physical

Must be able to push and pull 70 lbs., distinguish colors, and climb ladders. Unusual Work Conditions: May work in hot, cold, dusty, or dirty environments for an extended period of time. May be required to work in cramped spaces.

Additional Information: Location: University Hospital - Doan Hall (0089) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40

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