JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician I
DEPARTMENT: Finance & Administration
FLSA: Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Union Campus
LEVEL: 104
REPORTS TO: Director, Facilities & Grounds
DATE: 03/14/2012
POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs a variety of general maintenance and repair of college
facilities and equipment.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience
may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)
Completion of high school/GED; must have at least three years related work experience; valid MO driver’s license
ESSENTIAL TASKS: Employee must be able to perform the following functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s
supervisor.
 Perform minor troubleshooting and repairs; replace light bulbs, ballasts and fuses.
 Assist with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on HVAC system, changing filters, bearings.
 Complete maintenance work orders as assigned and in a timely manner.
 Identify and perform basic service and repair on plumbing fixtures; open clogged lines and drains.
 Assist with minor carpentry and repair work.
 Wear proper protective equipment while performing job duties (ie, goggles, helmet, back brace, knee pads).
 Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and
standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
 Perform periodic maintenance of lawn equipment and vehicles.
 Assist with snow removal.
 Adjustment of hours involving evening and/or weekend work may be required.
 Assist with moving furniture and unloading and storing supplies.
 Assist with loading and unloading delivery trucks.
 Assist with special projects as assigned.
 Perform other related duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
task satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work orders.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to accurately perform basic mathematical calculations.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral,
and diagram form; ability to interpret policy and establish methods and procedures for acquiring, installing, testing,
operating, or repairing machinery or technology systems; ability to perform all essential functions using safe work
methods and following safety regulations relating to job.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to use required tools and equipment skillfully and safely; knowledge of Material
Safety Data Sheets; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to interact effectively
with co-workers, suppliers, and contractors; thorough knowledge of proper safety techniques and procedures while
using power tools; knowledge of proper lifting techniques; ability to operate heavy equipment; understanding of
methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in maintenance, repair and electrical work; ability to properly
perform basic welding; knowledge of department and college policies, procedures, and practices with the ability to
answer work related questions; and/or interpret and apply these guidelines correctly in various situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential tasks of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing tasks of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or
feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently
must squat, stoop, or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to
grasp tools and climb ladders. The employee is frequently exposed risk of electrical shock, mechanical hazards,
explosive hazards, burn hazards, chemical hazards. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment described here is representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. The employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work
outdoors. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers,
and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None
Signatures
I have read and reviewed the above job description with my immediate supervisor.
Employee Signature/Date
Supervisor Signature/Date
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 qualification required of employees assigned to the job.