Technician II

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Kankakee, IL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: SS240110

Department: Physical Plant

Opening Date: 01/10/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Under limited supervision, performs highly responsible technical work making independent decisions within defined limits regarding departmental and building operations, as it relates to the physical plant.
Examples of Duties

Essential Responsibilities:

A. Operates, inspects, adjusts, repairs, and maintains all mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems within the Physical Plant, including boilers, chillers, water tower, fan units, Emergency Management System, and Water management system; assists in ensuring the safety and upkeep of all college facilities.

B. Plans, confers with, and provides direction to other technicians engaged in operation, maintenance and repair of central plant, life safety systems, HVAC equipment and electrical systems of buildings and facilities and ensures safe work practices are followed.

C. Reads and interprets data generated by computer and manages the HVAC system(s) by entering data setting parameters for comfort systems as requested. Implements and amends preventative maintenance standards, policies, and procedures as well for all equipment associated with the operation of the Physical Plant.

D. Assist supervisor with budget tracking and decision-making regarding supplies and capital item orders.

E. Assist in furniture relocation and installation; assists with event setup and take down, may run errands, or make deliveries as needed.

F. Maintains the college energy management and electrical systems.

G. Repairs and installs water lines, drains, toilets, faucets, and valves.

H. Performs snow removal of parking lots and walkways, as needed.

Other Responsibilities:

A. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

B. Is on call on evenings and weekends for emergency repairs and facility management.

C. May serve as a back-up to other staff members, as needed.

D. May assist new employees and coordinate the activities of as-needed and student workers.
Minimum Qualifications

A. High school diploma or equivalent with additional specialized or technical training courses (e.g. maintenance, general repair, and operations) required. Associate's degree or vocational school certificate in a professional, specialized, trades, or general field preferred.

B. At least three to five years of mechanical maintenance work experience required with knowledge of building mechanical systems and operation and all other equipment associated with the operation of the Physical Plant.

C. Strong HVAC service background with electrical experience required and plumbing experience preferred. Refrigeration license preferred.

D. Experience with door locks and hardware, as well as, rekeying of locks desirable.

E. Computer experience using Microsoft Office or comparable applications required. Able to use the telephone, voicemail, and email; able to manage files and perform basic functions with the current operating system; able to create, format, edit documents and spreadsheets. Certification as Microsoft Office Specialist in appropriate applications or demonstrated equivalent skills required.

F. Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

G. Demonstrated proficiency in English required. Ability to communicate in other languages desirable.

H. Valid State driver's license required. Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) desirable.

I. Training in CPR/AED or emergency First Aid desirable or willing to learn.

J. Physical examination - successfully passed a recent examination required.

K. Ability to work independently, make performance and services rendered to campus/location facilities.

L. Full range of motion required. Ability to lift 50 pounds or greater occasionally.
Supplemental Information

Hourly rate of pay begins at $20.72/hr. and may increase with experience and education.

KCC offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees including: health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, buy-up life insurance & accidental death and dismemberment protection, retirement/pension through SURS, 403 (b) voluntary participation, sick leave, vacation days, holidays, a dental/optical reimbursement program, and tuition reimbursement/reduction.

01

KCC is a well-known and respected business partner in our community. Our mission and five core values are paramount. One of the five core values is Integrity. That being said, have you ever been terminated, placed on leave, or not had your employment contract renewed for illegal, unethical, or immoral behavior which would contradict our value of integrity?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, please explain:

03

After reviewing the job description can you perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation?

• Yes
• No

04

Please indicate the level of experience you have with HVAC systems.

• Expert
• Above average
• Average
• Minimal experience
• No experience

05

Do you have a refrigeration license?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have electrical experience?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have plumbing experience?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience with maintaining and repairing any of the following? (mark all that apply)

• Boilers
• Chillers
• Air handling equipment
• Energy management
• Waterlines, drains, toilets, faucets and valves
• Electrical systems
• None of the above

09

Do you have experience with the following?

• Locks
• Hardware
• Rekeying of locks
• Electronic locks
• None of the above

10

Would you be available for on-call during nights and weekends?

• Yes
• No

11

Are you able to assist, as-needed, with snow removal, which may include the operation of motorized equipment, and with emergency evacuations as assigned?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you able to assist with the following? (mark all that apply)

• Event setup
• Event take down
• Run errands
• Make deliveries
• No, I am not able to assist

13

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have a valid Commercial Driver's License?

• Yes
• No, but willing to obtain one
• No

15

Are you CPR/AED certified?

• Yes
• No, but willing to become certified

16

Are you able to pass a physical examination, if offered the position?

• Yes
• No

17

Computer experience:

• MS Word or comparable application
• MS Excel or comparable application
• MS Power Point or comparable application
• MS Access or comparable application
• MS Outlook or comparable application

18

List any other computer applications:

Required Question