Maintenance Technician

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Job Responsibilities

Perform skilled general building maintenance, repairs, and minor construction activities across campus facilities. Primary responsibilities include interior and exterior painting, signage installation, drywall repairs, carpet tile replacement, suspended ceiling tile and grid repairs, and related building finish work. Support the safe, timely, and cost-effective upkeep of occupied laboratory, office, and support spaces.

• Perform general building maintenance, repair, and minor construction activities in laboratory, office, and support areas.
• Complete interior and exterior painting projects, including surface preparation, patching, finishing, and touch-up work.
• Install, repair, and replace building signage throughout campus facilities.
• Perform drywall repairs, including patching, finishing, sanding, and painting.
• Replace and repair carpet tiles, flooring materials, suspended ceiling tiles, and ceiling grid systems.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely and effectively to complete assigned work.
• Respond to facility maintenance requests and track work orders through the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Conduct routine inspections of building finishes and identify maintenance needs.
• Maintain safe, clean, and functional facilities while ensuring compliance with applicable safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work, inspections, and materials used.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years or more of experience in commercial building maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction, carpentry, painting, drywall repair, or a related trade.
• 3 years or more of experience performing interior and exterior painting, drywall repair, and flooring replacement
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and manage competing deadlines.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment safely.
• Basic computer skills and ability to manage electronic work orders and maintenance requests.

Additional Job Standards

• Flexible working overtime or occasional off-hours as business needs require.
• Comfortable working in animal research facility
• Ability to work safely in occupied laboratory, office, and support environments.