Maintenance Technician, HVAC Controls and Plumbing

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement

In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including gender pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry age physical disability mental disability medical condition or medical leave marital status sexual orientation or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.

Location:

Claremont CA

Job Posting Title:

Job Details and Requirement:

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintenance repair and installation of some building equipment fixtures and systems. This individual is a vital member of a team that relies upon direction from the supervisor individual initiative and cooperation between others. The maintenance technician must be willing to assist other team members and contribute to the goals of the department on a continual basis

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Facilities and Campus Services (FACS) Maintenance the incumbent works collaboratively and independently to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Provide effective maintenance and repair of most campus building structures fixtures equipment and related record keeping to include semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repairs in various trades including electrical carpentry plumbing painting and preventative maintenance. This position includes an emphasis on plumbing including fixture and pipe unclogging maintaining and associated cleanup as well as repairing plumbing supply fixtures. Includes a higher level of plumbing knowledge and experience to help lead the Maintenance team to a higher plumbing proficiency and ability to perform more plumbing work in-house.
• Complete campus work orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Report progress and completion by writing in the work order database and verbally as needed.
• Respond immediately to campus emergency calls during normal duty hours as needed.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment owned and operated by Claremont McKenna College.
• Perform shop maintenance and daily clean-up.
• Periodically inspect campus buildings for quality of appearance safety problems vandalism and makes suggestions for improvements to Supervisor.
• Assist Supervisor with parts research orders purchases and pick up parts and tools as directed.
• Work with Supervisor to establish and maintain records of procurement including parts and supplies specific to CMC Maintenance.
• Use plumbing experience and knowledge to help guide the Maintenance team with plumbing repairs and maintenance throughout campus.
• Work with Supervisor to learn CMC HVAC computer controls and assist in the management adjustment troubleshooting and improvement of controls.
• Work with Supervisor and HVAC Controls vendor to monitor schedules setpoints setbacks forced points broken links alarms and other anomalies in campus EcoStruxure and FMCS software.
• Assist Supervisor with some of the computer and office elements of the Maintenance sup-department of Facilities department.
• Occasionally assist in sets-up and support annual campus events or moves as needed.
• Participate in workshops seminars or training sessions (as approved) that advance new techniques and will enhance the performance of the employee and the operation of the department.
• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to the position and as requested by Supervisor.
• May train and work with temporary employees in daily assignments or other related duties.
• A mix of office and in-the-field maintenance work that may vary day-to-day and week-to-week.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

The successful candidate will also be able to perform the following essential functions:

• Ability to take and follow directions.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
• Ability to display a positive attitude.
• Ability to multitask.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

EDUCATION: Any combination of education training and/or experience equivalent to a high school diploma GED or that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.

A minimum of three to five years of plumbing/construction or facility maintenance experience with increasing responsibility in installation and repair of plumbing systems is required.

LICENSES: A valid drivers license is required to drive college-owned vehicles and the ability to be insured under the Colleges authorized drivers policy.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to stand walk bend climb push pull stop twist stretch squat reach and lift up to 50 pounds from floor to above shoulder level without assistance. This is primarily a heavy work classification with employees working in various campus buildings and in utility and service areas. The position requires continual walking lifting and grasping; frequent climbing balancing stooping kneeling and crouching; exposure to dirt dust and noise. Finger dexterity is required to operate equipment. Position is occasionally required to work around chemical electrical and mechanical hazards. Must take and successfully pass a functional capacity test after job offer and prior to hire.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES: Individual must possess knowledge skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Residential and commercial grade plumbing experience required.
• Basic mathematical computation skills.
• Basic computer literacy including MS Word Excel Outlook.
• Proficiency in computer work to learn and use new programs specific to the job.
• Correctly use safety equipment as required and provided.
• Basic knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) electrical plumbing carpentry and general building maintenance.
• Knowledge of common tools material and equipment used in basic maintenance duties.
• Knowledge of and constant practice of safe work practices relating to ladders power tools machinery electricity carpentry and plumbing and everything done on campus.
• Good organizational skills and follow-through.
• Effective communication and problem solving ability.
• Ability to interpret and apply a variety of rules regulations and procedures.
• Work in cooperation with co-workers supervisors students staff and faculty.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure of deadlines.
• Complete work requests and other related forms in writing.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships demeanor and image.
• Adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Plumbing/construction certifications are encouraged.
• Backflow certification and knowledge preferred
• Operate the Colleges vehicles safely for campus-related work and meet all insurance-related requirements.
• Must be able to understand and follow basic instructions in English both orally and written.

OTHER:

REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the College or department. Must be willing and able to work overtime including weekends holidays and evening work hours.

CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a regular full-time 12 month non-exempt benefits-eligible position.

Supervisor AB1825 No

Mandatory Reporter CA Penal Code: No

Responsible Employee Title IX: No

Campus Security Authority The Clery Act No

PAY RANGE: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: Employees are expected to wear attire that is appropriate to the office or department in which they work. A uniform is required and will be provided.

BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. This position will require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned in addition to compliance with requirements cited in this job description.

ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities can change and develop accordingly the College reviews job descriptions on a periodic basis and make changes of business necessity.

AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is at-will meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice with or without cause including but not limited to termination demotion promotion transfer compensation benefits duties and location of work. There is no agreement express or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will at any time with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.

Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications consistent with applicable state and federal laws without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy breastfeeding or related medical condition national origin ancestry citizenship age marital status physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic characteristic or information military and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources 528 N. Mills Avenue Claremont California 91711-4015 . All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.

Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or for aliens documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States applicants acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the Colleges automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.

Disability Accommodations

In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individuals disability.

An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College the selection of an accommodation will be at CMCs discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Human Resources at or for assistance.