Maintenance Technician

STATUS: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
DIVISION: Facilities
REPORTS TO: Facilities Supervisor
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The maintenance technician will assist in all aspects of the Facilities Department.

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform painting, patching, touch-ups and carpentry duties.
• Perform minor plumbing and electrical work.
• Responsible for receiving deliveries.
• Perform snow removal and grounds maintenance on college properties.
• Drive and maintain college vehicles to perform work tasks.
• Assist with irrigation maintenance.
• Basic kitchen equipment repair.
• Operate and maintain basic equipment and hand tools.
• Assist in events set-up and tear-down, move furniture and equipment.
• Assembly and repair of modular furniture.
• Assist with on campus mail delivery function.
• Basic door and lock repairs.
• Assist with basic maintenance of HVAC equipment.
• Basic operation of life safety systems (alarms and fire suppression systems, fire extinguishers).
• Follow established safety procedures and will be trained in use of AED, bleed stop kit and CPR.
• Perform additional duties as assigned per supervisor.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education required, some college preferred.
• One to three years of maintenance work experience required; institution or education maintenance experience preferred.
• Skills with computers, building automation, email, Excel, and database entry, highly desired.
• Must possess a strong attention to detail in performing work.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to perform work independently.
• Above average interpersonal and customer service skills required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be able to climb ladders.
• Must have a valid driving license.
• Must be able to work occasional overtime and on weekends.
• Must be reliable, dependable, punctual and have a good attendance record.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office and college campus environment.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving parts, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing all day. Staff in this position must be able to work outdoors if needed, sometimes in inclement weather and sometimes on rooftops.  The employee must frequently lift and move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

ABOUT CCS

The College for Creative Studies strives to create a working environment where all employees are appreciated and valued for their contributions.  In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the College offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance the physical health, financial security and general well-being of its employee’s lives and the lives of their families.

Benefits include:

• Generous Vacation Package and Paid Holidays
• 403b Program
• Robust Healthcare Plans:  Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurances
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Opportunities
• Free Parking
• Complimentary Uniforms

The College for Creative Studies (CCS) is a nonprofit, private college accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and authorized by the Michigan Education Department to grant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. CCS, located in midtown Detroit, strives to provide students with the tools needed for successful careers in the dynamic and growing creative industries. CCS fosters students’ resolve to pursue excellence, act ethically, engage their responsibilities as citizens, and learn throughout their lives. With world-class faculty and unsurpassed facilities, students learn to be visual communicators who actively use art and design toward the betterment of society. The College is a major supplier of talent to numerous industries, such as transportation, film and animation, advertising and communications, consumer electronics, athletic apparel, and many more. Its graduates are exhibiting artists and teachers, design problem solvers and innovators, as well as creative leaders in business.

The College for Creative Studies, a leading college of art and design, represents a community composed of individuals with many perspectives, personal experiences, values, identities and worldviews and we value what this brings to our organization. CCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, height, weight, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

The College for Creative Studies subscribes to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment, admissions and educational practices and strives to provide an environment and workplace free from unlawful harassment or discrimination. We encourage applications from all.

Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The search will close when a suitable candidate is hired. Interested candidates should submit the following in PDF format:

Resume and a letter of application should be submitted to: [email protected]