Lead Facilities Technician

$40,000 - $40,000/Yr

Lamar Institute of Technology - Beaumont, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Beaumont, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Lead Facilities Technician at Lamar Institute of Technology is responsible for performing complex maintenance work and repairs across various trades, including building construction, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC systems. This role involves maintaining the grounds and repairing building components, utilities, and stationary or motorized equipment. The technician will also manage keys for all buildings and doors within the institution. This position is classified as non-exempt and reports directly to the Director of Facilities. In this role, the Lead Facilities Technician will act as a lead worker on construction, maintenance, or repair projects, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. Responsibilities include inspecting the campus after storms, performing preventative maintenance on HVAC systems, fire alarms, plumbing fixtures, and lighting systems, as well as conducting electrical work such as replacing receptacles, breakers, and light fixtures. The technician will also handle carpentry tasks, including the repair and installation of doors, locks, and furniture, and may perform exterior grounds care, including landscaping and dirt work. Additionally, the technician will be responsible for plumbing repairs, equipment inspections, and maintaining a tidy workshop for repairs and construction. The role may require operating various equipment, such as forklifts and pressure washers, and training other technicians as needed. The Lead Facilities Technician will also assist with event setups and vehicle maintenance, and manage key transactions in accordance with the Key Control Policy authorized by institutional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Act as a lead worker on construction, maintenance or repair projects.
• Inspect campus after storms.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on HVAC filter systems, fire alarms, fire equipment, plumbing fixtures, lighting systems, and building maintenance equipment.
• Perform electrical work such as replacing receptacles, breakers, ballast, bulbs, cord plugs, light fixtures, and pulling wire.
• Perform carpentry work such as repair and installation of doors, locks, closures, furniture, ceilings, drywall, and cabinets.
• Perform exterior grounds care including cutting, landscaping, weeding, dirt work, and associated repairs.
• Perform plumbing repairs including soldering, changing out commodes, faucets, and unclogging drains.
• Inspect and repair equipment, operating machinery, building appliances, and systems.
• Calculate material and supplies for projects.
• Maintain a tidy workshop for repairs, alterations, refinishing, and construction for facilities maintenance.
• Operate a forklift, pressure washer, and fire-fighting equipment as needed.
• Train others and oversee technicians as needed.
• Assist with event setup at MPC.
• Assist with vehicle maintenance.
• Perform key transactions, issuing, recording, and recovering keys in accordance with the Key Control Policy.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED Certificate.
• Completion of a technical program.
• Five 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.

Nice-to-haves

• HVAC Certification