Building Maintenance Technician

Choate Rosemary Hall has an opening for a Building Maintenance Technician. This role is responsible for providing general repair and maintenance services to the Choate Rosemary Hall community. This role is a full-time position, benefit eligible position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs routine general maintenance to include but not limited to: interior and exterior painting, interior and exterior maintenance and general repairs; including campus roofing and gutter systems, maintenance and repair to building ceilings, walls, doors, windows, and floors.
• Responsible for completing assigned work orders.
• Provide services necessary for seasonal turnover of dormitories and faculty residences to prepare for the opening of school and new employee arrivals/move-ins.
• Provide services that meet building codes and generally accepted construction standards.
• Participates in on-call rotation; provides support and service for school events that may include evening and weekend hours.
• Follows all applicable OSHA and NFPA codes/standards in the shop and on campus. (i.e. confined space entry, ladder safety, etc.).
• Maintains shop and all work areas in a neat and orderly manner.
• Provide maintenance of campus roofing and gutter systems.
• Ability to understand and follow all applicable safety guidelines.

SECONDARY DUTIES

• Assist with emergency preparedness for storms, building damage prevention, and other possible events that may impact campus buildings.
• Participate in the 24/7 rotational on call program. Report when available and called on for emergency service that may include evening and weekend hours.
• Participate in continuing education to improve knowledge base.
• Assist with the overseeing activities of outside contractors.
• Assist with the operation of the lock shop.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: High school degree or equivalent. Additional trade school or continuing education preferred.

Prior experience: 1 year experience in a maintenance trade.

Licenses & Certifications: Must possess and maintain a valid Connecticut driver's license.

Specialized training in:

• Understanding of OSHA General Industry standards. 30-hour certification or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge and ability to operate all large equipment typically found in a complete carpentry shop such as table saw, band saw, panel saw, drill press etc.

Other Key Competencies:

• Accountability, honesty, integrity, ability to maintain confidentiality, and the ability to avoid conflict of interest situations.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer service attitude with both internal and external contacts.
• Communication skills; ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Shall have general knowledge of and understand federal, state and local regulations as related to the building trade.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Visual and auditory acuity required in order to have complete awareness of surroundings and to read equipment diagrams and inspect parts.
• Sound judgment, able to remain cool under pressure.
• Proficient use in operating a computer.
• Planning/organizing-plans work activities and uses time efficiently.
• Quality control-demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.