Job Description

Facilities Technician

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona's leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

GCU Facilities manages and services all university-owned property. By the development and maintenance of the GCU campus and surrounding areas, the GCU Facilities team aims to support and ensure the accomplishment of the university's mission. By working creatively and collaboratively, the Facilities team fulfills the needs of the university by successfully managing resources while delivering excellent customer service.

Facilities Technician I job responsibilities and assignments include:

• May work independently, or part of a team, to complete a variety of work order assignments or supervisor-assigned tasks, maintaining accurate logs or records.
• May work on setting up and breaking down office furniture, cubicles or modular furniture and office equipment.
• May assist with space planning, drawings, etc. as requested.
• Transports a variety of office or classroom furniture and electronic/office equipment such as: computers, phones, filing cabinets, wall art, copiers, printers, conference room equipment, removable fixtures, electronic and non-electronic white boards, televisions or monitors, receivers such as DVD or VCR players, computer servers, electronic display boards, film screens, audio-visual equipment, office-kitchen equipment such as refrigerators, microwaves, coffee machines, tables, chairs, shelving, etc. from one location to another using hands, hand carts, trucks, etc.
• May order and/or pick up materials and supplies from vendors or GCU-maintained warehouse.
• May operate or drive vehicles such as forklift, trucks, golf carts, gators, etc.
• May assist in preparing new facilities for office moves as needed such as minor repairs, applying paint/varnish, filling cracks/holes, replacing light fixture covers, etc..
• May operate a variety of hand or power tools such as drills, saws, hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, power paint spray, etc.

Facilities Technician II include the above work assignments plus the following:

• May read furniture office plans, drawings, schematics to understand layout;
• May perform lead activities, providing direction to Facilities Technician I to ensure plans for office/facilities moves are executed appropriately and contacting the appropriate staff regarding issues.
• Performs the necessary arithmetic/mathematical calculations for office/classroom measurements and arrangements to ensure office/classroom equipment fits as designed into space.
• Sets up modular equipment and office cubicle panels ensuring electrical connectivity as well as all other electrical devices.
• May meet with University departmental staff on pre-planning move requirements.

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Facility Technician I and II:

• Must have the physical strength and capability to lift, carry and move up to 50 pounds independently as well as push/pull equipment on carts, climb stairs and walk long distances across campus for extended periods.
• Must be able read drawings, space plans or blueprints with good spatial recognition.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work cohesively with team partners.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, holidays as necessary.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions and occupational hazards with a willingness to follow safety guidelines and/or precautions.
• Good customer service orientation.
• Ability to work efficiently and follow instructions or directions from others.
• Ability to cope effectively with changing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Must pass background checks.

Facility Technician II only:

• Requires knowledge of basic mathematical concepts as acquired through a high school education, and the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations which may include geometry or algebra such as calculating area; calculating space configuration for multiple work stations within a work location.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Prior experience in roles which include described job responsibilities preferred.

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