Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

Nunez Community College is seeking a proactive and skilled Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team. In this vital role the Maintenance Technician will perform general maintenance and repairs for assigned equipment and facilities including plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, and other building systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance/Repairs: Performs general maintenance and repairs for the campus including painting, plumbing, electrical, basic carpentry, heating, cooling, and other building systems.
• Preventative Maintenance: Completes preventive maintenance tasks for mechanical and equipment such as cleaning or replacing filters, belts, capacitors, thermostats, and fuses on air conditioning units and systems.
• Events: Assist with event setup and breakdown.
• Work Orders: Troubleshoots issues to determine necessary repairs. Provides timely communication on work order requests. Tracks and closes out work order requests.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of professional work experience in carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, and/or electrical repairs.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. or more and move furniture.
• Must be highly skilled in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, and plumbing.
• Skills in the proper use of test equipment, hand & power tools, diagnosing and trouble-shooting equipment malfunctions and systems failures are required.
• Computer literacy is required.
• The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required
• Valid driver’s license with experience operating company vehicles safely.
• Leadership qualities with the ability to work independently or as part of a team in fast-paced environments.

Application Process
To apply, send resumé and copies of any relevant certifications to: [email protected] (Please enter Maintenance Technician in the subject line).

The committee will begin the review of applications immediately. All applications are confidential, and any references provided will not be contacted without the expressed authorization of the applicant. Position will remain open until filled.

All new hires are subject to a criminal background check, in accordance with Nunez Policy 6.036.

Incomplete applications will not be forwarded for further review.

Nunez is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nunez is also a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
As an executive branch state agency, Nunez Community College is required by La. R.S. 46:2597 to establish annual strategies and goals related to employment of individuals with disabilities. In order to effectively measure and report our progress to this end, La. R.S. 46:2597 requires us to ask employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all employees to update their information at least every five (5) years. Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so (if applicable). Your answer will be maintained confidentially. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way. For more information about this form or the Americans with Disabilities Act, visit the Office of the State Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator’s website at https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/office-of-state-ada-coordinator/.

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person