Plumbing/Maintenance Technician

About the Role The Plumbing/Maintenance Technician will install, maintain, service, and repair plumbing fixtures, piping systems, boilers, and related equipment to support campus operations. This role requires adherence to applicable codes, safety standards, and collaboration with contractors and college staff. The technician will manage work orders, coordinate materials, and respond to emergencies to prevent hazards. What You'll Do

• Install, maintain, service, and repair plumbing fixtures and systems, including water coolers, lavatories, kitchens, water and wastewater lines, lift stations, treatment plants, portable classrooms hook-ups, and new construction.
• Read plumbing directions on blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Repair, replace, and check high/low pressure steam boilers, safety devices, and controls; flush and clean boilers, storage and return tanks, and hot water heaters.
• Service or replace components including valves, switches, pumps, traps, hose bibs, backflow devices, screens, and lines.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, building, and safety standards regarding plumbing installation, service, and repair activities.
• Receive work orders, prioritize assignments, and coordinate equipment, tools, materials, and supplies required per job site; works collaboratively with contractor service providers as applicable to assigned work orders.
• Fill out and maintain work orders for required materials, supplies and equipment; maintain daily activity logs, and maintenance records concerning assigned service vehicles and equipment.
• Perform necessary calculations in preparing materials and work sites for installation, maintenance or repair, i.e., pipe dimensions, line layout, ditch and line grading, angles and distances.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment, tools, materials, and vehicles utilized per work site; ensure adherence to principles and practices of safe equipment use and operation.
• Coordinate assigned work orders in a manner to minimize disruption in routine college activities, to include planning complex and long-term projects during non-operating hours and vacation schedules.
• Respond to emergency or critical incidents in order to confine, resolve, and/or prevent flooding or other hazardous conditions.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate. With the support of the College, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
• Repairs electrical switches, ballasts, receptacles, fixtures, timers, photocells, circuit breakers and miscellaneous wiring malfunctions; replaces light bulbs.
• Performs various carpentry work including forming doors, windows, installation of cabinets, Formica work and concrete work.
• Repairs roofs, flashing, downspouts, roof drains, exhaust fans, vents and coats roofs with roof coating.
• Assists co-workers by performing tasks such as preparation of job site or surfaces, carrying tools and equipment, and assisting with needed repairs.
• Moves and relocates furniture, equipment and other items pursuant to requests initiated.
• Performs safety inspections on emergency devices.
• Cleans and performs scheduled maintenance on A/C units, including installing filters, replacing exhaust fans when necessary.
• Tags out and locks out equipment.
• This position may be required to work on campus while it is closed due to various emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned. What We're Looking For
• Strong knowledge of plumbing systems and the ability to install, service, and repair plumbing fixtures and piping, reading blueprints and schematics.
• Experience repairing boilers, safety devices, and controls; ability to service pumps, valves, traps, backflow devices, screens, and lines.
• Familiarity with safety standards and code requirements; commitment to safe equipment operation and accident prevention.
• Ability to prioritize work orders, coordinate materials and equipment, and collaborate with contractor service providers.
• Proficiency in preparing calculations for materials and site layout (pipe dimensions, line layout, grading, angles, distances).
• Ability to read blueprints/schematics and interpret plumbing directions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail; maintains logs and maintenance records.
• Flexible and able to adapt to campus needs; availability for emergencies and after-hours work as required.
• Willingness to attend trainings and stay current with technology relevant to the position.
• Team player with good communication and collaborative skills. Nice to Have
• Prior facilities maintenance experience, including A/C unit maintenance, roofing, and carpentry.
• Experience with new technologies and a demonstrated ability to learn and apply new skills on the job.