Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
05/04/2026
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1010951
Position Title
Building Service Technician III
Hiring Range Minimum
$36.94
Hiring Range Maximum
$36.94
Union Type
SEIU
SEIU Level
P
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7.30am-4.00pm; Saturday/Sunday off
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
n/a
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
On both a scheduled work order basis and in response to emergencies, performs maintenance and repair to Dartmouth College academic and administration buildings, structures, and related fixtures and utilities, using a variety of trade practices associated with the occupations such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and other related trades.
The Building Service Technician III position applies a high level of skill and proficiency in the execution of these duties related to all systems at Dartmouth College. Above and beyond the regular maintenance responsibilities, this position will also mentor junior Building Service Technicians, and have a solid level of skill on campus building automation systems and more complicated systems located in the areas of responsibility, such as RODI systems, pool certification, heat recovery systems.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
High School or equivalency
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- 8-plus years of experience and knowledge with MEP systems and controls.
- Valid driver’s license and be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle policy
- Ability to do carpentry repairs, for example repair specialty items such as blackboards, and work with raised floor systems.
- Working knowledge of fire alarm locks and door hardware.
- Ability to diagnose and repair electrical systems. Performs repairs such as replacing, repairing faulty electrical components of machines such as fuses, relays, switches, and motors; include related appurtenances such as belts & filters. Maintains strong working knowledge of building electrical systems and their operation.
- Ability to maintain, diagnose and repair plumbing systems, for example faucet/toilet repairs/replacement, drinking fountain repairs/maintenance, leaking pipe repair, etc. Demonstrates strong working knowledge of water and sanitary building systems.
- Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of, and diagnose, maintain and repair to refrigeration cycle.
- Ability to demonstrate high level of skill with Energy Management/ HVAC equipment and systems. Able to diagnose the root causes of malfunctioning system or equipment and make required repairs, understanding impact to other building components, system operations
- Ability to use building automation system programs to make adjustments to the building automation program and troubleshoot building issues. Specific knowledge of: campus building automation systems and more complicated systems in area of responsibility such as RODI systems, pool certification, heat recovery systems.
- Ability to use all hand tools. Ability to use power tools including specialty tools such as PEX connections, press connections. Ability to use electric multi-meter, light meter, temperature/humidity meter.
- Ability to read and understand building plans, and to use college data sources for access to building plans and O&M manuals.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and work independently under minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment and applying strong problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Dartmouth College construction standards.
- Strong customer service skills and good communications skills; ability to share work to be performed with college employees and building occupants.
- Computer skills including basic word processing, email, spreadsheets and building system programs. Smartphone skills to use vendor software for programming various basic electric components.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate issues and develop creating responsive solutions.
- Able to document and record issues and procedures.
- Ability to perform demanding physical activity, work at heights and perform tasks requiring manual dexterity under physically difficult and/or strenuous conditions.
- Is able to participate in the College’s respiratory protection program and is capable of responding to alarms including potentially hazardous environments.
- Willingness to work overtime when required.
- Willingness to obtain further (vendor) training which may be online, local in-person, or at a remote location.
- Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: Driver Safety- Electrical Safety related work practices, Lock-out/tag-out, Respirator training, Fit and Physical Examination, Fall Protection, Working in confined spaces, Laboratory safety/hazardous waste management training, Asbestos awareness training, Bloodborne pathogen training
Key Accountabilities
Preventive maintenance
- Following established procedures, works independently to perform prescribed preventive maintenance tasks on Dartmouth College buildings, equipment, and utility systems.
- In response to assigned work orders, performs scheduled preventive maintenance reviewing equipment operation and impact to associated equipment and systems.
- Works with Fire Safety Shop, testing elevators, shutters and fire doors, for example.
Repair and replacement
- In response to assigned work orders, performs a variety of tasks related to the upkeep of Dartmouth College buildings, structures, and associated fixtures and utilities.
- Independently requests work orders.
- Carries out installation, replacement, or repair in accordance with accepted trade practice. Inspect/test completed work to insure proper functioning.
Assist in supervision of new and remodel work
- Participates and assists in supervision of new and remodel work with internal and external trades.
Coordination and scheduling
- Works with supervisor and/or peers as appropriate to resolve issues including coordination of scheduling work, ordering of materials, suggesting work scope.
Energy management
- Works with Building Automation Technicians to respond to and minimize all Energy Management System computer alarms and adjust as necessary.
Learns from senior technicians
- Learns from senior building service technicians via working with and understanding procedures.
Mentorship
- Works with and mentors Building Service Technician I and II, explaining the procedures being performed and the reasoning behind those actions.
Working Conditions
- Works from ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and platforms.
- Work requires bending, keeling, standing, climbing, and working in stretched, cramped or awkward positions.
- Work involves regular lifting, carrying, or holding objects weighing from up to 80 pounds.
Working Environment
- Laboratory settings
- Commercial kitchen settings
- Mechanical/electric rooms
- Ladders/staging
- Roofs
- Student residential housing
- Private offices/public spaces
Culture and Employee Belonging
- Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect).
- Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division.
