Maintenance Technician; M2

Position: Maintenance Technician (M2)
Summary of responsibilities:

The Maintenance Technician (M2) provides hands-on support in maintaining educational, administrative, and housing buildings, with responsibility for intermediate-level maintenance and event logistics. This role contributes to a safe, clean, and efficient campus environment by executing preventive maintenance, assisting with minor system repairs, and leading basic troubleshooting efforts. M2 technicians serve as reliable operators within our expanding Facilities operation.

Specific

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on mechanical, lighting, plumbing, and door systems.
• Conduct facility inspections and proactively report issues.
• Assist M3 tradesmen on larger mechanical projects and seasonal equipment checks.
• Support event setups including AV equipment staging, campus signage, and large-scale furniture moves.
• Coordinate with part-time support and student workers on daily tasks.
• Monitor campus work order system and prioritize assigned tickets.
• Document work completed and update asset logs using eMaint CMMS.
• Uphold Showcase Ready standards in all assigned buildings.
• Maintain clean and orderly mechanical rooms and storage areas.

Other Duties:

• Serve on after-hours rotation for campus events and maintenance emergencies.
• Support seasonal initiatives such as summer transitions, deep cleans, and project closeouts.

Leadership Requirements:

• Serve as a role model for F1/M1 teammates.
• Communicate clearly with supervisor and peers regarding task status and needed resources.
• Participate in SRC planning and support campus-wide implementation.

Personal Characteristics:

• Independent, solution-oriented, team-minded.
• High personal standards for excellence and reliability.
• Observant and safety-conscious.

Essential Traits, Abilities &

Skills:

• Comfortable with tools, ladders, and basic facility systems.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and PPE.
• Capable of reading work orders and completing documentation.

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of building components and systems.
• Basic troubleshooting for plumbing, lighting, and mechanical issues.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of facilities, construction, or mechanical experience preferred.

Extent of Public Contact:

• Frequent contact with students, faculty, staff, and external vendors.

Physical Demands:

• Physically demanding role with frequent movement and lifting up to 75 lbs.

Direct Reports:

• May supervise part-time staff or student workers on occasion.