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Porter and Chester Institute Maintenance Technician in Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Performs proactive and preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on buildings, equipment and grounds for all campuses. Utilizes multiple trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and roofing, HVAC, and other skills as needed to solve maintenance problems. Maintains commercial properties by self-performing the following duties.
* Position location is flexible among PCI, Connecticut campus locations (Hamden, Waterbury, New London, Bridgeport), must be flexible with shift hours, travel required *
The Maintenance Technician will...
Complete assigned work orders in a timely manner and communicate work order status via our Handheld or other designated business process.
Perform assigned work orders according to schedule.
Perform assigned day-to-day repairs, emergency and preventive maintenance.
Comply with all applicable codes, regulation, governmental agency and Company directives related to building operations and work safety.
Estimate time and materials needed to complete repairs
Work with facilities leadership to provide written quotes for work that cannot be performed within budget.
Obtain necessary materials and supplies to complete all tasks.
Maintain adequate knowledge of and comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Act) standards and Company safety policies at all times.
Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of building mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
Perform routine painting, carpentry work, etc., as necessary to maintain facilities in like new condition
Daily local travel between properties, with availability for overnight interstate travel
Must be available during non-work hours as needed and responds to emergency calls in a timely manner
Position Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required
2-5 years mechanical experience, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry required; OR equivalent combination of training, education, and experience required
Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described including related work experience in one or more of the building trades
Valid driver's license required
Must be available to frequent travel to all campuses (Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania), including overnight stays, with minimal notice
Ability to read and interpret or create documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong relationship building and collaborating skills
Strong problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to operate handheld device and business systems or document management
About our company:
Porter and Chester Institute, a leading trade school in Connecticut and Massachusetts for 75 years, adheres to one basic vision: to educate and train our students to the level that will make them competent employees. With 9 campus locations throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts, we offer training in such trades as Automotive Technology, HVAC-R, CAD, Electrician, Plumbing, as well as Medical Assisting, Dental Assisting, Practical Nursing and Computer & Technology.
Our support staff, including Admissions, Financial Aid and other administrative professionals, to our highly qualified Instructors are focused on making the students' experience a fulfilling and enriching one, both professionally and personally.
Click here for more company information: https://porterchester.edu/about-pci
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.