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Position Title
General Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The General Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing routine building maintenance tasks in the following areas: general maintenance, painting, minor repairs, carpentry, electrical, plumbing and general cleaning. The position works in-site in Itta Bena, MS and reports to the Facilities Management Manager.

Job Duties

• Perform minor repairs and /or replacement of electrical fixtures, devices, and appliances as required
• Perform minor repairs and/or replacement of plumbing fixtures, valves, and other devices as required
• Perform carpentry work as required to repair windows, doors, hardware, screens, and furniture
• Assist in setting up for campus events
• Assist Grounds Department by blowing off sidewalks, edging, running a weed-eater, picking up limbs, emptying trash receptacles, pressure washing and other duties involving grounds maintenance

• High School diploma or GED
• Some college or technical school or degree desired
• Three years' experience in the care and maintenance of similar facilities; or any combination of education, training, or experience
• Ability to work within the overall organization of Facilities Management and work with skilled and unskilled personnel and administrators
• Strong oral and written communication skills and be able to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to express ideas effectively and concisely
• Must be willing to seek training to enhance or learn new skills
• Must be accessible and available in the event of emergencies or when needed to meet the ongoing missions of the University
• Must possess and maintain a valid Mississippi Driver's License

• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull minimum 50 lbs.
• Ability to climb ladder and step ladder
• Must be able to bend at waist, sit, kneel, lie horizontally, climb, walk, and reach as job may require