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OverviewMaintains, inspects, adjusts, and repairs all buildings’ windows, doors, roofs, floors, foundations, ceilings, partitions (interior and exterior), wall systems, finishes (interior and exterior) and associated components at Babson College; adjusts those building components as necessary for optimal performance to maintain compliance with operating guidelines, state/local building codes and other government regulations by performing the following essential duties.

This position is Monday - Friday from 7:00AM - 3:30PM

This is a union position with an hourly rate of $41.84. This position includes paid sick leave where required by law. Eligibility, accrual, and usage will follow applicable state and local regulations.

All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at hr@babson.edu.

Responsibilities

• Adjusts and inspects all buildings’ windows, doors, roofs, floors, foundations, ceilings, partitions (interior and exterior), wall systems and finishes (interior and exterior), to detect hazards, malfunctions, the need for adjustment, and/or replacement of such items as metal/wood doors, fixed/operable windows, hardware (door, window, electro-mechanical), paneling (wood, cloth, vinyl, ceramic), floor coverings, wall-board (gypsum, cementitious), cabinetry, as well as other similar or related building components; monitors the building conditions through a schedule review program and makes the necessary corrections and adjustments to meet the buildings’ programmatic requirements.
• Maintains, cleans, and lubricates all buildings’ windows, doors, roofs, floors, foundations, ceilings, partitions (interior and exterior), wall systems and finishes (interior and exterior), such as metal/wood doors, fixed/operable windows, hardware (door, window, electro-mechanical), paneling (wood, cloth, vinyl, ceramic), floor coverings, wall-board (gypsum, cementitious), cabinetry, fascia, gutters, flashing, shutters, porches, trusses, beams, ceiling tiles, suspended ceilings, as well as other similar or related building components.
• Repairs or replaces all faulty buildings’ windows, doors, roofs, floors, foundations, ceilings, partitions (interior and exterior), wall systems and finishes (interior and exterior), such as metal/wood doors, fixed/operable windows, hardware (door, window, electro-mechanical), paneling (wood, cloth, vinyl, ceramic), floor coverings, wall-board (gypsum, cementitious), cabinetry, fascia, gutters, flashing, shutters, porches, trusses, beams, ceiling tiles, suspended ceilings, as well as other similar or related building components; corrects deficiencies in building components to restore the original condition.
• Documents all repairs, maintenance and comments on assigned service order slips; records routine building service statistics, building maintenance schedules, maintenance work performed and other pertinent information in applicable building records and databases.
• Works with other in-house technicians and contractors to keep the building functioning within original design operating parameters.
• Responds to and corrects deficiencies on assigned service order work slips, executing new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, to provide access for future maintenance and to avoid unsightly, hazardous and unreliable repairs, while meeting manufacturers’ installation specifications and local codes/requirements.
• Provides assistance to other department trades group members as needed in the completion of work tasks; provides appropriate support in major events such as commencement and opening of school; participates in snow removal activities as needed to maintain campus operations.
• Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

Requirements

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent technical school certification; will attend safety training as required by Management.
• Two to three years of related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to function well in a team/community environment, displaying common courtesies and politeness; frequently interacts with students, teachers, co-workers, and administrators.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, material safety data sheets (MSDS), mechanical drawings, operating, maintenance, repair, installation, and procedure instructions or manuals.
• Ability to write out routine reports, fill out equipment logs and provide descriptions of equipment problems and needs.
• Ability to describe and explain specific problems and operating requirements on architectural issues to other mechanics and immediate supervisor.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding in carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

• Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver’s License for one year, and maintain throughout employment an insurable (as determined by the College’s insurer’s criteria) or a satisfactory driving record; must successfully complete and pass the College’s vehicle training program within the first 60 days of employment; annual or more frequent review of employee’s driving record based on the College insurer’s criteria; and safety training as required by management.

Physical Environment:

• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; hazardous chemicals; outside weather conditions and extreme heat.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• Usually moderate noise level.
• Regularly required to work extended hours and participate in an after-hours emergency call-back program.

Physical Demands:

• Operates a motor vehicle on a daily basis.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and smell.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Regularly climb and/or balance up to 10 feet and frequently climb and or balance up to 25 feet.
• Regular use of close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

CRITERIA FOR ADVANCEMENT TO THE NEXT LEVEL

• Criteria for advancement to next level: Acceptable background check; recommended by supervisor; must be in good standing with no documented disciplinary actions for previous two years.