Maintenance Repair Technician

The Maintenance Repair Technician performs maintenance and repairs on piping and plumbing systems throughout the university.

• Maintains, repairs, and installs plumbing and piping systems
• Assists with demolition and renovation projects as needed
• Performs preventative maintenance on assigned buildings, checking for leaks and fixtures in disrepair
• Inspects all water softener systems
• Demolishes clogged, rusted, and outdated pipes to prepare for the installation of new pipes
• Makes repairs to damaged pumps
• Runs and designs new water and waste flow systems as needed for renovation projects
• Installs new water lines as required
• Estimates time and materials needed for projects
• Works on gas lines as required

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of related job experience

License/Certification:

• Must maintain a valid, current driver's license;

• State issued Plumbing License preferred

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of plumbing and piping systems

Skills:

• Good general mechanical skills; good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Abilities:

• Ability to use tools;
• Ability to maintain records

Primary Work Location:

• Works in maintenance bay and custodian rooms

Physical Demands:

• Work involves moderate exposure to unpleasant elements, such as adverse weather conditions, extreme temperatures, oils, dirt, dust, fumes, and airborne particles
• Position requires maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time, as well as for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping, climbing, and frequent reaching
• May be required to work in a confined space, in a high, dangerous place, or be exposed to vibration
• May occasionally be exposed to hazardous driving conditions and work near moving mechanical parts
• Work involves regular exposure to potentially hazardous bodily fluids and to potentially hazardous or cancer-causing agents or chemicals
• Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Must have the ability to move items of up to 100lbs
• May be required to drive a forklift
• Must be available to take emergency calls relating to plumbing issues

Commitment to Excellence - UHD

• Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
• Continuously strives to improve work performance.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
• Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.

Integrity

• Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
• Respects and complies with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.

Respect and Cooperation

• Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
• Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas, thoughts, and opinions.

Proficiency

• Possesses required job skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to competently perform his/her job duties and assignments.

Dependability

• Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
• Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
• Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
• Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Flexibility

• Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
• Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
• Views changes as opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
• Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.

Communicates Effectively

• Communicates clearly, concisely, and with courtesy.
• Carefully listens to customer or thoroughly reads correspondence, and uses good judgment to respond appropriately. (Customers can be students, external constituents, employees, or university guests.)
• Communicates requests for further action or resources to appropriate individuals with tact.

Equipment Operation

• Demonstrates the essential skills required to use equipment and tools needed to perform job duties and responsibilities.
• Follows maintenance and operation procedures and safety rules to minimize equipment malfunctions and prevent personal injuries.

Student Success Indirect Support

• Contributes to student success by assisting students with anything that supports their student experience, whether directly or indirectly.
• Helps students navigate their way through the different offices, programs, and services at the university and/or connects students with the appropriate party(ies).
• Connects students with services or resources that can help them with career exploration, goal selection, and ongoing academic assistance.
• Helps students build peer support networks.
• Encourages student participation in out-of-class activities.
• Provides encouragement and guidance to foster student success.
• Treats students with respect
• Maintains the learning environment to ensure quality and/or sound pedagogy.