"Facilities Service Technician"

Position Overview

Under direct supervision of the T.E.M.P. shop supervisor, performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance duties in a variety of trade areas that may include plumbing, electrical, HVAC, data communication, fire alarms, campus utilities, building automations systems, swimming pool operations, preventative maintenance, and event staffing. Assignments may include service/diagnosis, repair/replace, new install, preventive maintenance, construction of some minor projects, or other trades based on knowledge and skill level.

Responsibilities

• Receives work order requests that may include service/diagnosis, repair or replacement, new install, preventative maintenance, construction of some minor projects, or other assignments based on knowledge and skill level.
• Handles basic issues and problems and assists more skilled staff with the completion of larger and more complex assignments.
• Communicates with internal customers to include staff, faculty, and students as needed. Provides friendly and professional customer service experiences.
• Ensures work is performed in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May work various shifts, and overtime is required.
• This is an essential staff position that may be required to report to work when the University is closed or during inclement weather.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year of experience in a skilled trade (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, or data communications)
• OSHA 10 and Lock Out Tag Out training required
• CFC Certification required for HVAC trade
• Certified Pool Operator required for pool operations
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required
• Must be able to: Use computers and iPads at a basic level, Update maintenance records, Use hand and power tools applicable to trade, Read, understand, and follow safety procedures, Understand and follow specific instructions and procedures, Pass a physical exam and lift test
• Additional experience and certifications may qualify you for higher level positions.
• Positions that require driving a University owned/leased/rented or personal vehicle must be pre-approved and qualify for the insured driver’s list prior to a final job offer being made to a candidate filling the position. Additionally, in order to comply with the standards imposed by the University’s insurance carrier, the University reserves the right to deny or restrict driving privileges to individuals who have had any of the following incidents: Charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated, impaired or under the influence of drugs, Charged with any moving traffic violations or parking citations (in the last three years), Had driver’s license suspended for any reason, Been involved in any vehicular accident (in the last three years).

BU Benefits and Perks

Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include: Paid Time Off and Holidays: 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year, 8 Paid Holidays, In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment), Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs, Retirement: 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment, Tuition Assistance: Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children. Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment, Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees, Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree (Covers tuition only), Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions, Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty, LinkedIn Learning Courses, Free premium subscription to the Calm App, Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT, Discount at the College Bookstore, Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances.

About Us

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries. Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond. Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.