General Maintenance Technician
Northeastern University
- Boston, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assisting trades on major installations or specific assignments, as directed. Move materials as necessary in the performance of duties.
- Inspections of Facilities areas and reporting improper operation, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual cases to appropriate Trade Manager.
- Maintaining log of completed work orders and inspections.
- Escorting and assisting contract vendors with required work on campus.
- Maintaining work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
- Using tools and equipment related to several trades including HVAC, Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, Fire Alarm, Lock and Key.
- Must possess and maintain a valid United States State of Residence driver's license required.
- Building Operator Certification preferred
- Must be a self-starter who takes direction and follows through on tasks.
- Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple work assignments.
- Basic computer skills with the ability/desire to learn new software programs.
- Must be willing to work as part of a team.
- Must be able to perform manual labor, including frequent lifting/carrying/transporting loads up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to transport piping and equipment more than 200 lbs. with others. May use chain falls and come along for heavier lifting.
- Must be able to push and pull heavy loads as required.
- Must be able to stoop and bend for long periods of time; work on hands and knees and other awkward positions for extended periods; routinely walk to and from various buildings carrying tools, equipment and other essentials to the job site.
- Must be able to work alone and climb multiple sets of stairs, work off ladders, staging, lifts, etc.
- This position has a 40-hour work week; must be able to work overtime as needed.
- Must be able to respond to emergency calls beyond the normal workday.
- This position requires a criminal background check.
- All University staff members must successfully complete a 90-day probationary period.