Maintenance Technician

About COA:

College of The Albemarle, located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, is the state's first community college, founded in 1961. We strive to transform lives by inspiring and empowering individuals and communities of our seven-county service area. Through our four locations, we provide quality college transfer and career and technical education to residents in northeast North Carolina.

Position Subject to Availability of Budgeted Funds

The role of the Maintenance Technician is to perform a variety of duties involved in the maintenance and repair of college facilities; which may include, general carpentry, light plumbing and electrical, moving of furniture, appliance installation, wall repair and painting. May exercise limited technical and functional supervision over student work-study personnel.

The Maintenance Technician receives general supervision from the Supervisor, Maintenance and Facilities.

• Perform a variety of facility maintenance duties including general carpentry, plumbing and electrical repairs, painting, trim repair, caulking and other related duties.
• Participate in moving equipment and/or furniture, hanging pictures and removing and installation of whiteboards.
• Operate a variety of equipment including a fork lift, pressure washer, drill press, skill saw, sander, router, paint sprayer, scissor lift, power tools, motor vehicles, tractors, lawn mowers and other tools and equipment as required; perform preventive maintenance activities on tools and equipment.
• Service and maintain all vehicles including vans, autos and trucks; sending out appropriate vehicles for major repairs.
• May assist with shipping and receiving activities.
• Pick up and deliver supplies and materials.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required:

• A high school diploma or the equivalent supplemented by training in general maintenance repair.
• Two years experience in general building maintenance.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid driver's license.

Preferred:

• Experience with paints and painting procedures.

Knowledge of:

• General maintenance and repair.
• OSHA workplace safety practices.
• Basic mathematical principles.

Ability to:

• Perform mathematical calculations in order to obtain appropriate area estimations.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

College of The Albemarle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks candidates who reflect the diversity of our region. In striving to create and sustain a welcoming learning community for all members, employment decisions shall be made without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, disability, age or political affiliation.

Employment with College of The Albemarle is contingent upon the satisfactory results of background and reference checks.

College of The Albemarle does not provide work visa sponsorships. To be considered for employment, applicants must be permitted to legally work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

College of The Albemarle (COA) is committed to providing equal opportunity in admissions, education, and employment. COA prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any status protected by law. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies for students and employees may be directed to Kris Burris, Vice-President, Student Success and Enrollment Management | ext. 2251 |

Retirement, Health Insurance., Holidays, Annual/Sick Leave