Technician, Maintenance
Austin Community College, Austin, TX, United States
Technician, Maintenance
A maintenance technician is responsible for conducting general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures. They ensure that heating and plumbing systems perform at optimum functionality, the installations HVAC and the upkeep of the landscape. Essentially, the goal of a maintenance technician is to maintain the facilities and common areas in the best possible condition.
Responsibilities
Perform general building maintenance such as replacing floor tiles, light bulbs, ballasts, pencil sharpeners, ceiling tiles; thermostat repairs; door closure repairs; window pane replacement; and installation of items as needed; repairs miscellaneous equipment.
Perform general plumbing repairs such as unstopping clogged sinks, drains, waste lines; replacing operational parts; repairing water coolers, water heaters, and components.
Perform general electrical repairs such as replacing receptacles, switches, and relays; resetting breakers; replacing cord caps and light switches; using schematics and drawings to locate electrical problems.
Perform preventative maintenance throughout the campus.
Comply with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies, and established work practices.
Perform general maintenance tasks including landscaping, painting, and carpentry.
Knowledge
Building and equipment maintenance/repair techniques.
Energy management and climate control programs.
Hazardous chemicals and materials, first aid, and CPR.
Skills
Accountable for inventory/property management.
Grounds tasks, if the facility contains lawns or other outdoor areas in need of maintenance.
Maintain an established work schedule, with occasional nights and weekends.
Effectively use organizational and planning skills.
Effectively use interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.
Apply building and equipment maintenance/repair technique.
Estimate time and materials needed for assigned work projects.
Understand and follow instructions precisely.
Communicate in a concise and effective manner.
Maintain confidentiality of work‑related information and materials.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Repair and maintain campus facilities including air conditioning, plumbing, and minor electrical systems.
Perform general carpentry repairs.
Be subject to on‑call duties and respond to emergencies after hours, weekends, holidays, and during emergency closures.
Other duties assigned.
Technology Skills
Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software including work order systems.
Required Work Experience
Two years related work experience.
Required Education
High school diploma or educational equivalent.
Special Requirements
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Physical Requirements
Work is performed in a variety of settings.
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling, and at times subject to stooping, crawling, and climbing.
May need to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
May be exposed to a variety of temperatures, noise, moving mechanical parts, or chemicals.
Specific vision abilities may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to focus.
Safety
Work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Salary Range: $47,840 - $48,558
Number of Openings: 5
Job Posting Close Date: May 8, 2026
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A maintenance technician is responsible for conducting general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures. They ensure that heating and plumbing systems perform at optimum functionality, the installations HVAC and the upkeep of the landscape. Essentially, the goal of a maintenance technician is to maintain the facilities and common areas in the best possible condition.
Responsibilities
Perform general building maintenance such as replacing floor tiles, light bulbs, ballasts, pencil sharpeners, ceiling tiles; thermostat repairs; door closure repairs; window pane replacement; and installation of items as needed; repairs miscellaneous equipment.
Perform general plumbing repairs such as unstopping clogged sinks, drains, waste lines; replacing operational parts; repairing water coolers, water heaters, and components.
Perform general electrical repairs such as replacing receptacles, switches, and relays; resetting breakers; replacing cord caps and light switches; using schematics and drawings to locate electrical problems.
Perform preventative maintenance throughout the campus.
Comply with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies, and established work practices.
Perform general maintenance tasks including landscaping, painting, and carpentry.
Knowledge
Building and equipment maintenance/repair techniques.
Energy management and climate control programs.
Hazardous chemicals and materials, first aid, and CPR.
Skills
Accountable for inventory/property management.
Grounds tasks, if the facility contains lawns or other outdoor areas in need of maintenance.
Maintain an established work schedule, with occasional nights and weekends.
Effectively use organizational and planning skills.
Effectively use interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.
Apply building and equipment maintenance/repair technique.
Estimate time and materials needed for assigned work projects.
Understand and follow instructions precisely.
Communicate in a concise and effective manner.
Maintain confidentiality of work‑related information and materials.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Repair and maintain campus facilities including air conditioning, plumbing, and minor electrical systems.
Perform general carpentry repairs.
Be subject to on‑call duties and respond to emergencies after hours, weekends, holidays, and during emergency closures.
Other duties assigned.
Technology Skills
Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software including work order systems.
Required Work Experience
Two years related work experience.
Required Education
High school diploma or educational equivalent.
Special Requirements
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Physical Requirements
Work is performed in a variety of settings.
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling, and at times subject to stooping, crawling, and climbing.
May need to lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
May be exposed to a variety of temperatures, noise, moving mechanical parts, or chemicals.
Specific vision abilities may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to focus.
Safety
Work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
Salary Range: $47,840 - $48,558
Number of Openings: 5
Job Posting Close Date: May 8, 2026
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