Facilities Technician Salary $30,000.00 - $33,000.00 Annually
Location: Main Campus Job Type: Staff Job Number: 202500046 Department: Facility Maintenance Opening Date: 11/12/2025 FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description Benefits Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.
LITs Annual Security Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46). This report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as:
• campus law enforcement authority • crime reporting policies • campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications) • programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking • the procedures the Institute will follow when one of these crimes is reported • and other matters of importance related to security on campus
The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the Institute or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.
If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by Lamar Institute of Technology, Eagles Nest building at 855 East Lavaca, Beaumont, TX, 77705, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-247-4838 or emailing titleix@lit.edu.
If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at hr@lit.edu or call 409-981-6824.
Job Summary Performs complex maintenance work and repairs in multiple maintenance and building construction trades. Work involves the maintaining of grounds, repair of building components; utilities, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, stationary equipment, and/or motorized equipment, lawn sprinkler systems and HVAC systems.
Performs preventative maintenance tasks including requisitioning of supplies and materials.
Duties/Responsibilities • Daily morning trash pickup for overall campus. • Inspects campus after storms. • Performs preventative maintenance tasks on HVAC filter systems, fire alarms, fire equipment, plumbing fixtures, lighting systems, building maintenance and grounds equipment. • Performs electrical work such as, replacing receptacles, breakers, ballast, bulbs, cord plugs, light fixtures and pulling wire. • Performs carpentry work such as repair and installation of doors, locks, closures, furniture, ceilings, dry wall and cabinets. • May perform exterior grounds care including cutting, landscaping, weeding, dirt work and associated repairs. • Performs plumbing repairs to include soldering, changing out of commodes, faucets, etc. and unclogging drains. • Performs inspections and repairs of equipment, operating machinery, building appliances and systems. • Calculate material and supplies for projects. • Maintain a tidy workshop for the repairs, alteration, refinishing and construction for facilities maintenance. • May operate a forklift, pressure washer and fire-fighting equipment. • May train others and act as a lead worker on construction, maintenance or repair projects. • Assist with event setup at MPC. • Assist with vehicle maintenance.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: High School Graduate or GED Certificate and completion of a technical program 3 years minimum experience in general maintenance of buildings Experience in general electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, electronic systems, preventive maintenance and mechanical equipment relating to building trades Emphasis on HVAC troubleshooting and repairs Knowledge and use of equipment needed for the repair maintenance and operations of buildings and grounds Knowledge of a variety of skills needed to complete daily building maintenance, equipment repairs and special projects Valid driver's license
Preferred Qualifications: Receive and maintain HVAC certification.
Physical Requirements Considerable physical activity, restricted movement, lifting, carrying heavy objects, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to fifty pounds, walking, climbing, and bending is primary part of the job more than 80% of the time. Ability to work in almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, rain, hazard chemicals, dirt, dust, and loud noises.
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