Maintenance Technician II, Facilities, Real Estate and Planning Position Available In Forsyth, North Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: Working under minimal supervision, the Maintenance Technician II, Facilities, Real Estate and Planning, performs reactive and preventive maintenance service to ensure proper operation of campus facilities. This role requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, with proficiency in various trades like electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and painting. The position entails a full-time commitment and necessitates specialized training, a valid driver's license, and effective communication skills. Wake Forest University is the recruiting entity for this job.
Job Description
Application Instructions:
External Applicants:
Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page. Please add your cover letter and any other documents required for the position to the Resume/CV document upload section at the bottom of the My Experience application page. Use the Select Files button to add multiple documents including your cover letter and supporting documents. The My Experience page is the only opportunity to add your cover letter and supporting document attachments. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.
Current Employees:
Apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the website. Log in to Workday. Click on the Jobs Hub and select Browse Jobs. Locate the position and click Apply. Update your Education and Job History. •Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified. Job Description Summary Working under minimal supervision, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, perform reactive and preventive maintenance service to ensure proper operation of campus facilities operations. This person is expected to be fully proficient in their respective trade.
Job Description Essential Functions:
Electrical:
perform repairs to electrical systems; performs installation of motors and belts as needed; respond to electrical work requests as needed; perform preventive maintenance on electrical equipment as scheduled.
Plumbing:
stops overflowing and clogged toilets; unstops showers and sinks; performs repairs to valves, gaskets and lines (this includes but is not limited to water, sewer, steam and condensate lines); respond to work requests for plumbing services; perform preventive maintenance on plumbing equipment as scheduled.
HVAC:
performs maintenance and repair on all types of industrial HVAC units; Performs HVAC maintenance functions such as: changing filters and fan belts; adjusting dampers and valves, opening HVAC drains; responding to work requests for HVAC issues; performs preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment as scheduled. Understands and operates Building Management Control Systems.
Carpentry:
perform carpentry repairs on doors, door hardware, windows, storm window fabrication, walls, shelving, and other carpentry repairs as needed.
Painting:
perform patching, caulking, priming, staining and painting ceilings, walls, doors, windows and other items as needed. Ability to serve as a general maintenance technician in assigned buildings, preventive maintenance tasks, and work orders. Ability to work with and communicate with those who are subtly or obviously different from oneself. Performs other duties as assigned. Other Functions This position may be designated as essential personnel to support business continuity in the event of campus emergencies, disasters, or other special needs as directed by management. Essential personnel are subject to recall inside/outside their normal schedule. Additional details can be found in the Wake Forest University Policy on Weather Other Unusual Conditions. Provide excellent service to internal and external department customers. Reports all matters of safety to the appropriate Supervisor and to the Safety Director if necessary. Follows all University and departmental policies and procedures. Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Ability High school diploma plus specialized training with five to ten years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience Proficient knowledge and skills in the preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of building systems as needed. These systems include, but are not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and building interiors. Specialization in specific areas may be required. Valid driver license with a good driving record; must be insurable. Ability to effectively communicate in English with students, faculty, and staff. Ability to read, understand and abide by all safety policies and procedures. Ability to effectively utilize computer software and systems to communicate, monitor, interface, and troubleshoot systems as required. Ability to utilize an Ipad or similar device to work with our Maintenance Management System. Heavy work. Talking, hearing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or visual inspections of small parts or devices.
Subject to both environmental conditions:
Activities occur inside and outside. Subject to hazards. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills Abilities Technical license and/or certification preferred.
Accountabilities:
Responsible for own work only. May be called upon to train entry level technicians or those who have a different specialty. Additional Job Description Time Type Requirement Full time Note to
Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor. In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment. Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, you may find a copy of the current Annual Security and Fire Safety Report by visiting police.wfu.edu/clery Please contact University Police if you would like a hard copy or if you have any questions regarding the content of this report. University Police can be reached at 336-758-5591.
About WFU:
Wake Forest University, formed in 1834, has experienced decades of growth and innovation. WFU is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs. The University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty. It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount. Wake Forest University is a community that seeks the enlightenment and freedom which come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto “Pro Humanitate,” as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and acknowledges the worth of the individual. The heritage, established by the school’s founders and nurtured by succeeding generations, promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse. Wake Forest fosters compassion and caring for others. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and culture and its contribution to knowledge, faith, reason, and dialogue. Furthermore, it strives toward a society in which good will, respect, and equality prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust.
The University is comprised of:
the undergraduate college, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Divinity, School of Law, and School of Medicine (located on the Bowman Gray campus with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) and today enrolls about 4,846 undergraduates and 2,823 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus. Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world-class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Wake Forest employs approximately 2,772 full and part-time faculty and staff. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the fifteen-team Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the university has adopted the motto “pro humanitate,” which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. Wake Forest has a strong commitment to holistic, eight-dimensional well-being for students, faculty and staff as evidenced in the Thrive initiative. Winston-Salem, North Carolina Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. Winston-Salem is a family-friendly city with high quality schools, numerous outdoor recreational activities and events, and is known for its vibrant and thriving arts scene. Winston-Salem residents enjoy close proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, a very reasonable cost of living, and an eclectic variety of restaurants, wine bars, and breweries for dining with friends and family. Winston-Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a smaller town.