The following specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by a Building Maintenance Technician.  Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.  This description covers all 3 buildings at the Strongsville Campus and other Real Estate Holdings.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry, locksmithing and painting work to maintain corporate
• buildings.
• Oversee all maintenance and repair of HVAC systems in Union Home Mortgage buildings; monitor HVAC controls and adjust set points as needed; perform routine HVAC system preventative maintenance work; determine HVAC system problems and make recommendations for repair; review and evaluate
• the quality of HVAC contract vendor work.
• Move and relocate office furniture; make adjustments to desks, chairs and files.
• Oversee roof maintenance program; inspect condition of roofs; clean roof gutters and drains.
• Oversee parking lot light program; install and repair lamps, ballasts and covers.
• Repair locking systems on doors, files, cabinets and lockers.
• Oversee building maintenance contract and service work; process and contract out repair requests.
• Travel from site to site; inspect facilities, buildings and grounds for routine maintenance; prioritize repairs and renovations.
• Ensure facilities and buildings are in compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal guidelines and safety regulations.
• Participate in the preparation of the building maintenance budget; monitor budget expenditures.
• Requisition building maintenance supplies, material and equipment; monitor inventory; load and unload supplies.
• Collect and transport hazardous waste including batteries and fluorescent tubes.
• Prepare cost estimates for maintenance activities; maintain maintenance records and files.
• Load and deliver tables and chairs to special events.
• Respond to staff concerns; resolve complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Run errands as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

• Methods and principles of general building maintenance.
• Principles of carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical work.
• Principles of heating, ventilation and cooling systems.
• Principles and practices of contract administration.
• Locksmithing and building locking and security systems.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Basic mathematical principles.
• Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations related to areas of assignment.

Ability to:

• Schedule preventative maintenance services.
• Operate a variety of hand and power equipment in a safe and effective manner.
• Read and interpret blueprints and plans.
• Monitor and evaluate the work of contractors.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience Guidelines

Any combination of education and experience that would equate to a  minimum of 10 years of building maintenance or construction related experience would give an individual the capability of performing the required duties.

Other Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Cooperation and ability to pass a background check clear of any felony convictions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

• Travel from site to site
• Work with Electrical, HVAC, Fire Suppressions and Plumbing systems that have inherent safety risks
• Work at heights
• Work in confined spaces
• Sufficient physical ability to perform moderate or light lifting and carrying; walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, crawling;