Care Maintenance Technician

Postion Summary

The job of Care Maintenance Technician was established for the purpose of providing maintenance services as needed and/or assigned; assisting in a wide variety of maintenance activities; addressing immediate operational and/or safety concerns; assisting skilled trades; and ensuring that tools, materials, and vehicles are maintained in good working order and are available at the job site when needed.

Duties

• Assists skilled maintenance workers with projects (e.g., transporting and/or securing materials, completing specific tasks, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects in a safe, efficient manner.
• Performs work consistent with the purpose of providing an effective working/learning environment, preventing damage, and/or limiting liability exposure.
• Coordinates with skilled tradesmen and/or assigned supervisor(s) for the purpose of completing projects and work orders efficiently. Assists other same-level/higher-level technicians to complete facilities service work requests as received.
• Installs system component parts, classroom and office equipment, and facility components (e.g., lighting, heating and ventilating systems, plumbing, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and workable environment.
• Maintains assigned vehicle, tools, and equipment for the purpose of ensuring availability in safe operating condition.
• Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications, and general facility maintenance tasks in the areas of painting, patching, fixtures, caulking, flooring, carpentry, etc.
• Performs a wide variety of general and semi-skilled maintenance activities (e.g., carpentry, painting, electrical, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects within established time frames.
• Prepares written materials (e.g., repair status, activity logs, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or conveying information.
• Repairs building system components for the purpose of ensuring a safe working condition. Responds to emergency situations during and after hours for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment, and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.
• Responds, troubleshoots/resolves, or escalates to next service tier the Facility Service Work Orders received from building occupants, including but not limited to plumbing, HVAC, lighting, roofing, and electrical service calls.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High School diploma or GED required and a minimum of two years related experience.
• Operating equipment used in skilled trades, power, and hand tools, etc.; adhering to safety practices; handling hazardous materials; and managing projects.
• Self-motivated with a strong ability to follow instructions and work independently, but also able to work effectively within a team.

Date of Position Opening

2025-03-04

Application Deadline

Until position filled

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Job listing

Job Posting- Care Maintenance Technicians 2025.pdf

Email App/Resume/Cover Letter to:

tougaloocareers@tougaloo.edu

In order to apply for a position, click the Employment Application link and complete the form.

Physical Address:

Tougaloo College

Attention: Director of Human Resources

500 West County Line Road

Tougaloo, MS 39174

TOUGALOO COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

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PROHIBITS SEXUAL HARASSMENT, INCLUDING SEXUAL VIOLENCE.