- Professional
- Bureau à Waterbury
Position Summary:
The Facility Technician is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and general upkeep of the university’s residence halls, academic buildings, and surrounding areas. This position performs various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in carpentry, painting, general electrical, and building systems, while also supporting seasonal grounds care and snow removal. The Facility Technician serves in an on-call rotation to respond to emergencies and performs work that supports the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of university facilities.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 12:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform maintenance and repair activities within residence halls and academic buildings, including but not limited to carpentry, painting, minor electrical work, and general building upkeep.
- Conduct routine inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs, safety concerns, and repair requirements.
- Assist with maintenance of building systems and equipment, reporting issues beyond scope to appropriate personnel.
- Participate in an on-call rotation, responding to after-hours emergencies promptly and effectively.
- Support grounds operations including landscaping, debris removal, and seasonal grounds care.
- Perform snow and ice removal to maintain safe walkways, entryways, and access roads during winter operations.
- Ensure compliance with university policies, safety procedures, and applicable codes and standards.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, materials used, and time worked.
- Collaborate with Facilities Associates, Residence Life, and external vendors to support the effective operation of university facilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and performance required. Reasonable accommodation may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- A high school diploma or equivalent; completion of vocational or technical training in building trades preferred.
- Two or more years of experience in facilities maintenance, carpentry, painting, or general building trades.
- Working knowledge of basic electrical systems and repairs.
- Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, snow removal equipment, and maintenance machinery.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues independently and promptly.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with students, staff, and contractors.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by on-call rotation.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work on ladders, in confined spaces, and in varying weather conditions.
- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and manual labor.
