General Maintenance Technician

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is hiring for the position of General Maintenance Technician!

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Supports the department of Maintenance using best practices by providing a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility; performing maintenance repairs, event support; managing workflow; assisting athletic grounds needs, participating in the “on-call” program and assisting with special work orders.

Provide a safe, clean, and well-maintained facility by:

• Work on athletic grounds and fields to ensure safe competition through support and work performance. Mowing, trimming, fertilizing, weeding etc.

• Basic repairs; and assistance to plumbers, carpenters, painters, HVAC technicians, electricians, and locksmiths, upgrading and repair projects with approval from the Maintenance Supervisor

• Maintaining and being responsible for tools and equipment used in maintenance work areas as well throughout the campus

• Identifying and reporting code issues, safety concerns, or issues of importance to the attention of immediate supervisor, in a timely manner

• Removing waste from buildings and grounds and disposes it in its proper location

• Maintaining all worksites safe and clean, and free of hazards, on a continuous basis, and leaves completed worksites in equal-to or better than initial conditions

• Providing a welcoming atmosphere, being committed and available to resolve service issues and sharing information to ensure excellent service

• Adhering to SJC standards for assigned uniform and acceptable attire

• Aiding and assisting visiting public through answering questions and providing directions within campus; aids and assists the campus community through answering questions regarding the campus facilities and assisting in procuring repairs, maintenance, and services offered by Facilities Management

• Event support: setting up and breaking down event furniture

Manage workflow by:

• Maintaining daily work order status via departmental work order system and related procedures

• Attending to work on the timetables and priorities as designated

• Following plans and schedules as assigned, adjusts priorities as directed

• Submitted time and material tracking information on a daily basis

• Adhering to time and attendance policies, gives appropriate notice when requesting time off

• Maintaining all records and documentation per departmental procedural requirements

• Demonstrating adaptability, civility, respect, reliability, integrity in all situations

Participate in the “on-call” program. “On-call” for one week periods and/or weekend periods on a rotating schedule by:

• Requesting and obtains approval prior to altering position within departmental rotation schedule

• Participating in the Facilities Management essential personnel and 24-hour Winter Management/Snow Removal plan

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Education

● Must have a valid driver’s license, complete a driver training program and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

● General knowledge and skills related to light maintenance work

● Good understanding of institutional building maintenance operations

● Familiarity with applicable building codes, common construction practices, and maintenance standards

● Familiarity with the following trades: plumbing, HVAC, electricity, rough and finish carpentry, painting, and locksmithing

● Good reading, writing, and math skills

● Excellent customer service skills required

● Must work cooperatively and professionally with a wide variety of College personnel as well as outside vendors and contractors. Must work cooperatively with others and deal courteously with students, faculty, staff, and co-workers.

● Must have a valid driver’s license, complete a driver training program and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

● Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form

● Ability to concentrate and follow through on all assignments to completion

● Must demonstrate teamwork skills and a willingness to help others

● Possesses a positive attitude to foster a cohesive working environment

● Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion

● Tolerates work-related stress effectively, maintaining professionalism and adherence to core values in all interactions

Required Trainings (to be completed upon hire):

● Hazard Communication & The Global Harmonizing System

● Working Conditions in Hot & Cold Environments

About Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Joseph’s College is Maine’s only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 460-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Joseph’s College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program. 

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:

• to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;

• to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;

• to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;

• to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;

• to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;

• to reach out beyond the College’s boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;

• to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a person’s race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers’ compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or  misconduct should contact Joy Pulsifer, Title IX Coordinator ([email protected], 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).

In order to be considered for the position, submit an application and resume electronically by clicking on “Apply.”  Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: [email protected] or call 207-893-7757.