Maintenance Technician

This position is on-site in Manhattan, Kansas Primary Position Objectives
Performs general maintenance and repairs of equipment and buildings requiring practical knowledge and skill in painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.

Brief Description of Duties

• Perform highly diversified duties to install and maintain facilities and equipment.
• Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of equipment and performs scheduled maintenance repairs.
• Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.
• Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
• Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing maintenance and carpentry functions.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision.
• Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. • Ensures that student workers and staff maintain cleanliness of Center grounds and surrounding areas.
• Ensures that equipment used in outdoor maintenance is kept clean and in proper working order.
• Ensures that students assigned to outdoor maintenance are present and accounted for each period.
• Ensures that students assigned to outdoor maintenance complete and receive training according to curriculum.
• May purchase maintenance/repair materials as directed.
• Mows lawns clears driveways and sidewalks of snow and uses appropriate material to safeguard against slipping on ice. Coordinates these activities with student workers.
• Inspects facilities and initiates corrective action to eliminate deficiencies.
• Provides technical support to other maintenance personnel.
• Complies with technical operating manuals for equipment and machines.
• Prioritizes daily work orders according to need and assigns staff to complete.
• Maintains log of work orders and coordinates with students' work orders.
• Performs daily inspection of buildings and student work to identify safety needs
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel.
• Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
• Knowledge crafts skills such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, landscaping, painting, ect..
• Knowledge of health and safety practices and regulations.
• Attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked.

Experience
Two to three years maintenance experience required.

Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a craft apprenticeship preferred.

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Valid State Driver's License

Benefits Offered

• Paid Short Term / Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance.
• Health care insurance available (medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, HSA, and FSA)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Counseling Service Programs Available

Disclaimers

• Serrato Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer