Position Number: 010074 Department: Facilities Management (Adm) Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time Months Per Year: 12 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The FM Mechanical Trades Technician performs under the direction of the Maintenance Operations Plumbing Supervisor. + The responsibilities may entail a range of tasks such as maintenance, repair, replacement, fabrication, installation, alteration, construction, and design of facility components. These require planning, problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork, communication, and adherence to safety. + Conduct regular maintenance checks to ensure that the building systems operate efficiently. + In the event of mechanical problems, one must diagnose and troubleshoot the issue, referring to blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs if necessary, to determine the appropriate corrective measures. Minimum Experience / Education: Required Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. University Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years experience. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Education Skills and Experience: + High school diploma or GED equivalency and at least two years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing commercial building systems. + Solid working knowledge of commercial plumbing systems and a proven track record in facilities. + Plumbing Journeyman Card or Plumbing Technician License. + Able to foster and create a teamwork-oriented atmosphere. + Communicate effectively in English (reading, writing, interpretation, and comprehension), and have very good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. + Knowledgeable in Google Chrome, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and willing to learn new programs. + The ability to work and interact effectively with all persons. + Mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.