The Building Maintenance Technician is part of the Facilities department at Vanderbilt University and is a key individual responsible for the ongoing maintenance and repair of a building or area. Building Maintenance Technicians need to have a good knowledge of building skills, including HVAC, plumbing, drywall installation, painting, and general building repair. The position reports directly to a Zone Manager. This is a great opportunity for candidates with a mechanical background or aptitude looking to gain experience in a wide range of facilities and trades skills, and who wants to expand their experience as a craftsman or technician.
About the Work Unit:
Plant Operations provides facilities support for all construction, renovation, and routine maintenance of University Central space and facilities; housekeeping services for approximately 5.8 million square feet of academic, administrative, residential, and recreational space; grounds care for 330 acres that are a registered arboretum; turf care for athletic fields; and utilities for the University Central and the Medical Center.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
- Change filter in dorm room unit
- Check chilled water pressure in building
- Check Steam pressure at PRV station in building
- Check run status on air handling unit
- Check alarm on VFD
- Investigate water leaks
- Change air filters in AHU
- Grease pump/motor bearings
- Check a steam trap for proper operation
- Check/prime AC drain trap
- Assist HAR Tech in pulling motors on equipment
- Assist Tech with condensate pump system repairs
- Clean AHU coils/air intakes
- Change out thermostats
- Check discharge air temps on HVAC equipment
- Clean and organize work areas, including mechanical/electrical rooms’ parts storage areas
- Plunge sink and toilet (snaking)
- Replace shower curtain rods
- Tighten toilet seat
- Replace wax ring on toilet and reset toilet
- Rebuild flush valve
- Use small sewer machine
- Change batteries in auto flush valves
- Use pro-press to install piping and valves
- Change out fire extinguishers (including record keeping)
- Test fire extinguishers (including record keeping)
- Clean out drains
- Caulk sinks and vanities
- Change out toilet tank float/flush assemblies
- Change out water stop valves
- Help w/winterization at Stadium
- Help w/installation of shutoff valves on water mains to each floor of buildings
- Help plumber w/various plumbing/piping repairs
- Assist plumber w/repair or replacement of water heaters
- Minor piping repairs to fix leaks
- Replace ceiling tile
- Replace rubber base
- Replace carpet and carpet squares
- Hang pictures/bulletin/dry erase/chalk boards
- Cut and install small drywall pieces/mud
- Patch holes and nail holes
- Help carpenter lay ceramic floor tile and grout
- Respond to roof leak calls and locate leak
- Change out/install door sweeps
- Install/replace door stops
- Repair tracks on sliding doors
- Minor dorm furniture repairs
- Assist carpenter w/assembling trash cans/benches & setting them
- Repair brackets for wall shelving
- Replace lamps and ballasts in any fixture
- Replace/upgrade fixtures
- Replace receptacles and switches
- Reset small amperage circuit breakers
- Proper handling/disposal of lamps and ballasts
- Organize bulb supply and spent bulb storage locations
- Use Volt-Ohm Meter to check voltage/current
- If trained, use man lift/boom lift/scissor lift and single man lift/bucket truck for various repairs
- String lights and drop cords in tents for special events
- Assemble scaffolding/adjustable ladders to work on various lighting repairs
- Assist electrician on conduit runs/wire pulls
- Hand banners on street light poles
- Set up and monitor personal work order query
- Process daily work order time sheet
- Operate vehicle/golf cart and perform operator level maintenance
Other duties related to classification
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Supervisory Relationships :
This position does not have supervisory responsibility, this position reports administratively and functionally to the Zone Manager.
Education and Certifications:
- High School Graduate or GED is required
- Valid driver’s license is required
Ability to work safely around equipment
Experience and Skills :
- Strong communication skills
- Able to stand, stoop, crawl, work on elevated surfaces and be in awkward positions for extended periods of time.
- Push, pull, lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
- Able to work in various weather conditions
- High work ethic
- Ability to effectively communicate and follow written and oral instructions is Preferred
- Ability to: change light bulbs, ballasts, fixtures, switches/plates, HVAC filters, thermostats, hang pictures, tighten screws on hardware, lubricate hinges and closures.
- Touch up paint as needed.
- Simple plumbing repairs.
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.