Job Summary:

The Structural Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining buildings and equipment by diagnosing and repairing problems.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Maintains buildings by completing preventive maintenance schedules; following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
2. Ensures operation of structure and systems by replacing and repairing structural elements, fixtures, and equipment.
3. Complies with federal, state and local building codes by adhering to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
4. Ensures operation of tools and equipment used in the job by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
5. Maintains continuity between work teams by documenting maintenance actions; noting system or equipment irregularities requiring continued monitoring.
6. Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with regulations, rules, and procedures.
7. Maintains parts and equipment by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed parts and equipment; placing and expediting orders for parts and equipment; verifying receipt of parts and equipment.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 years of general maintenance experience

Preferred Education & Experience:

• None

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.
• Satisfactory results from a post-offer physical examination.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic hand tools and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of general maintenance and repair procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Ability to verbally communicate technical information.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for using common hand tools required for the trade as well as using specialty tools such as drills, nail guns, portable sanders, and metal cutting tools. Carpenters are also required to operate commercial shop tools safely. This position will require bending, crouching, walking, kneeling, climbing ladders and stairs, and prolonged standing.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 40 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors/outdoors and not sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• May be exposed to harmful fumes, mold, lubricants, and asbestos.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.