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Lamar State College-Orange

Utility Technician, Mechanical I

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What they do

A Building and General Maintenance Technician performs building maintenance and appliance repairs for an apartment complex, housing division, residential center or business, as directed by a property manager.

$43,266 / year median in Texas

+19% projected growth

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Job Description

Utility Technician, Mechanical I Salary:
$38,000.00
Annually Location:
LSCO Main Campus -
Orange Job Type:
Staff Job Number:
202600092
Department:
Physical Plant Closing Date:
FLSA:
Non-Exempt LSCO is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation. If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at HumanResources@lsco.edu or call 409-882-3905. We value the safety of all members of the Gator Community at our beautiful campus on the Sabine River. LSCO publishes an Annual Security Report that provides information regarding campus Safety & Security, including topics such as crime reporting policies, information regarding programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking, the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported, and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by the Clery Compliance & Title IX Office, located in the Ron Lewis Building, Room 222C, during regular business hours. You can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-882-3910 or emailing rebecca.gentry@lsco.edu . Click here to find the report on our website. Job Summary The Utility Technician, Mechanical I reports to the Physical Plant Director and the Lead Technician of Lamar State College Orange. Duties and responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Duties/Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Troubleshoot and perform general repairs and preventive maintenance on college buildings, vehicles, and electrical and mechanical equipment. Electrical Monitor campus facilities for electrical/lighting needs and repairs. Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs on campus electrical systems and equipment. Schedule, coordinate, and monitor contract work to ensure efficient, quality work. Manage shop spare parts inventory requirements Plumbing Monitor campus facilities for plumbing needs and repairs. Perform basic troubleshooting and repairs on campus plumbing systems and equipment. Schedule, coordinate, and monitor contract work to ensure efficient, quality work. Manage shop spare parts inventory requirements. Mechanical/Facilities Monitor campus facilities for general facilities repairs, maintenance, and improvements. Building envelopes Parking lots Signage Fencing/Storage areas Mechanical and Electrical rooms and equipment Schedule, coordinate, and monitor contract work to ensure efficient, quality work. Perform other LSCO Physical Plant Department duties as assigned by the Director of Physical Plant or Lead Technician. Minimum/Preferred Qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalent required. Experience A minimum of three (3) years of experience in troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of similar equipment in comparable facilities is required. Supplemental Information Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Professional working knowledge of drywall, painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and repairs skills. Professional working knowledge of power tools, construction and materials handling equipment, construction materials, management methods, and facilities maintenance work. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills: The ability to understand and carefully follow oral and written instructions. The ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, supervisors, contractor supervision, and vendor representatives. The ability to operate and care for maintenance tools and equipment. The ability to perform specific repairs to college buildings, mechanical and electrical equipment. The ability to plan and execute preventative maintenance tasks on specific mechanical and electrical equipment. The ability to plan, schedule execute and document work using Lamar State College Orange CMMS software, leveraging contractor support when necessary. The ability to safely operate equipment such as forklifts, scissor lift, tractor, and similar security machinery. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain the ability to operate a motor vehicle. Physical Requirements Requires constant standing, walking, seeing, pushing, and pulling. Requires frequent lifting, stooping, climbing, bending, and carrying objects up to 75 pounds. Requires infrequent sitting. Working Conditions Environment varies and includes but is not limited to working outdoors in all seasons and weather conditions, working indoors without HVAC, working in attics, working at heights, working in confined spaces, working around noisy machinery and equipment, and working on rooftops. Security Sensitive This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215. LSCO is an E-Verify Employer. This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Click here (Download PDF reader) for the Security Sensitive Release Form. To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lsco/jobs/5448414/utility-technician-mechanical-i je-ef211450fe194aa5876a4876206d7155

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance