"Maintenance Technician I"

Job Details

About Rice

Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice’s culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name — RICE — Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.

Position Summary

The Maintenance Technician I, under direct supervision, assists with repairs and overhauls all mechanical equipment, such as golf carts, lawn mowers, tractors, small 2 or 4 stroke engines, and all commercial university vehicles.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a team environment and experience with electric golf cart repair and gas/diesel commercial vehicles.

Hourly Hiring Range: $20.00 minimum, with hiring salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Required Education / Experience

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of related experience to include some experience in electric golf cart repair
• Licenses / Certifications: Valid Texas Driver’s License (or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment) required with no more than three moving violations or at-fault accidents within the past 36 months and no convictions or deferred dispositions for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) within the past 3 years

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly both verbal and written
• Ability to utilize technical equipment used in troubleshooting and repairs

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of related experience in vehicle maintenance in industry and institutions, including selection, troubleshooting, and maintenance and repair of vehicles and motorized equipment.
• Ability to use work order system or maintenance software system
• Ability to drive a truck with trailer
• Considerable knowledge of the design and operation of motors.

Essential Functions

• Performs troubleshooting and repairing the following: golf carts, service vehicles, large landscape power equipment, and other campus-based equipment
• Performs troubleshooting and repairing all makes and models of cars and trucks up to 26,000lbs GVW owned by the university
• Performs metal fabrication and makes weld repairs
• May perform onsite repairs anywhere on campus
• Delivers high standard maintenance and customer service to all customers
• Performs routine motor vehicle maintenance such as repairing or replacing tires, hoses, belts, and filters.
• Performs repairs to suspension and driveline components such as replacing universal joints, shocks, struts, and bushings.
• Performs minor body repair work and touch-up painting.
• Performs safety and emission inspections.
• Repairs or replaces brake components.
• Services, refuels, and changes oil in vehicles.
• Cleans and maintains shop, equipment, and tools.
• Performs major motor vehicle repairs.
• Operates electronic or computerized diagnostic equipment using computer-based technical manuals to identify or verify system and component failures.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Additional Functions / Information

• Pick up parts/equipment in Houston metro area
• Transports vehicles to offsite repair shop(s)

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift loads no greater than 50 lbs. Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and work around confined areas with piping and wiring obstructions, as needed, to access equipment. Requires moderate to heavy physical activity, including bending, stooping, climbing, balancing, standing, and walking up to 8 hours per day.

Work Conditions

Physical Environment:

• Requires exposure to high noise levels, rotating and other potentially dangerous equipment
• Requires personal protective equipment such as hearing protection, safety shoes, and safety glasses

Work Hours and Travel:

• After hours work may be required or other work outside the regular schedule may be needed
• Available on a continuous “on call” basis for response to problems and emergencies that affect campus operations
• May require periodic travel to classes, conferences, and vendor sites as needed