Lead Facilities Technician at Lamar Institute of Technology in Beaumont, Texas

Job Description:

Job Summary / Basic Function:

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION: The Lead Facilities Technician's job responsibilities include but are not limited to performing complex maintenance work and repairs in multiple maintenance and building construction trades. This individual is responsible for the maintenance of grounds, repair of building components; utilities, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, stationary equipment, and/or motorized equipment, lawn sprinkler systems and HVAC systems and the management of keys to all buildings and doors for the whole Institution. This is a non-exempt, staff appointment and it reports to the Director of Facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as a lead worker on construction, maintenance or repair projects.


• Inspects campus after storms.


• Performs preventative maintenance task on HVAC filter systems, fire alarms, fire equipment, plumbing fixtures, lighting systems, building maintenance and grounds equipment.


• Performs electrical work such as, replacing receptacles, breakers, ballast, bulbs, cord plugs, light fixtures and pulling wire.


• Performs carpentry work such as repair and installation of doors, locks, closures, furniture, ceilings, dry wall and cabinets.


• May perform exterior grounds care including cutting, landscaping, weeding, dirt work and associated repairs.


• Performs plumbing repairs to include soldering, changing out of commodes, faucets, etc. and unclogging drains.


• Performs inspections and repairs of equipment, operating machinery, building appliances and systems.


• Calculate material and supplies for projects.


• Maintain a tidy workshop for the repairs, alteration, refinishing and construction for facilities maintenance.


• May operate a forklift, pressure washer and fire-fighting equipment.


• Train others and oversee technicians as needed


• Assist with event setup at MPC.


• Assist with vehicle maintenance.


• Responsible for performing key transactions, i.e., issuing, recording, and recovering keys in accordance with the Key Control Policy authorized by Vice Presidents, Deans & Dept. Heads

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the ability to constantly move about the campus, occasionally ascend/descend stairs and ladders to service campus property, occasionally move, transport and install objects up to 50 lbs. This position requires frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED Certificate


• Completion of a technical program


• Three years minimum experience in general maintenance of buildings


• Experience in general electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, electronic systems, preventive maintenance and mechanical equipment relating to building trades


• Emphasis on HVAC troubleshooting and repairs


• Knowledge and use of equipment needed for the repair maintenance and operations of buildings and grounds


• Knowledge of a variety of skills needed to complete daily building maintenance, equipment repairs and special projects


• Education and experience may be substituted for one another.


• Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• HVAC Certification

Salary:

40,000.00

EEO Statement:

Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report:

LIT's
Annual Security Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR 668.46). This report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the Institute will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the Institute or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can stop by Lamar Institute of Technology, Eagles Nest, Room 128, at 855 East Lavaca, Beaumont, TX, 77705, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-839-2032 or emailing titleix@lit.edu.

Security Sensitive Statement:

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Quick Link:

https://jobs.lit.edu/postings/2390

Open Date:

03/17/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

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