Facilities Maintenance Technician

The incumbent in this position may assist and work in a variety of trades including minor carpentry, basic HVAC, painting, and other building projects. The hours for this position may vary depending upon the operational needs of the division.

Salary: $36,380

Classification

Title:

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Job Code: 7041 (FT), 7541 (PT)

FLSA: Non‑Exempt

Position Pay Grade: B/C 08

Position Type: Full Time

An incumbent assists in performing minor building maintenance and repair work in several trade areas under the supervision of a technical supervisor.

The incumbent is closely supervised, typically by a technical supervisor, and may perform the more routine duties independently.

• Assists mechanics and tradesmen in basic and routine repair and maintenance functions using a variety of hand and power tools (e.g., minor carpentry, basic HVAC).
• Assists the Facilities office and tradesmen with ordering HVAC, electrical, plumbing and construction materials.
• Assists mechanics in building, repairing, and maintaining roofs, floors, walls, partitions, tables, chairs, and other wooden objects.
• Maintains and repairs window screens, door latches, light switches and receptacles, faucets, toilets, and other objects not requiring detailed knowledge and skill.
• Assists in preparing and painting interior and exterior surfaces.
• Assists in snow/ice removal, grass cutting, and grounds maintenance.
• Assists in running new pipe, installing sinks and, in general, performing plumbing repair and maintenance.
• Assists with moving furniture and other assigned tasks requiring general labor.
• Assists with set‑up for campus events.
• Assists mailroom/signage shop personnel with shipping/receiving, mailbox delivery, sign making and installation of signs.
• Assists with receiving and loading dock duties.
• Assists facilities and sanitation staff with sanitation duties when needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of operating and maintaining a variety of equipment, hand and power tools used in trade fields such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, or HVAC.
• Knowledge of basic tools and their application, maintenance, and repair.
• Knowledge of basic tasks and repairs in mechanical/trade fields.
• Skill in basic applications, techniques or procedures of a mechanical/trade field.
• Ability to understand and comply with written and oral instructions.
• Ability to apply principles, practices, methods, tools and equipment used by skilled tradesmen/mechanics in helping them carry out their tasks.
• Ability to operate equipment and power tools and to operate signage machines.
• Ability to operate mailroom machinery.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to read, write, and follow basic instructions.

High school diploma or GED, and two (2) years of relevant experience; or other equivalent combination of education and experience.

Posting Number: REG
4825PO

Open Date: 10/21/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

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Delaware Technical Community College – Human Resources