Building Service Technician III

Posting date: 03/31/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Number:

Position Title: Building Service Technician III

Hiring Range Minimum: $34.48/hr

Hiring Range Maximum: $35.51/hr

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

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 plus 5+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
•  High school graduate or the equivalent.
•  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
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Campus Services Human Resources

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Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Jason Bergeron, Director of Maintenance Services

Equal Opportunity Employer: Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check: Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY.
OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM 3/31/25 THROUGH 4/6/25.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.

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Description: Preventive maintenance
•  Following established procedures, works independently to perform prescribed preventive maintenance tasks on Dartmouth College buildings, equipment, and utility systems. For example, checks plumbing and heating systems for leaks, defects in equipment, and malfunctions; lubricates moving parts of equipment; replaces worn/corroded parts such as belts and pulleys, filters, wiring, fixtures, and controls; checks/replaces fluid in hydraulic devices, etc.
•  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, i.e., repair/replace damaged electrical fixtures and controls; repair/replace plumbing fixtures, piping, or fittings; install/repair radiators and associated piping, valves, fittings, and equipment; repair doors, windows, frames, furniture, etc.; replace broken glass; repair roof leaks; etc.
•  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. This includes coordination with trades & occupants; knowledge of building systems; knowledge of locations of building infrastructure. Ensure the workmanship from outside contractors meets college standards.
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