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1 POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT Mechanical Systems Department Howard Payne University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), age, veteran status, disability or genetic information. Your signature on the Employment Application indicates your understanding of these statements. Position Title: General Maintenance/Mechanical Posting Date: January 18, 2016 Start Date: Immediately Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time Staff Expectations: Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas seeks to employ evangelical Christians who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith. Howard Payne University is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian mission and purpose of Howard Payne University and lead lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church with preference being given to applicants who are Baptists. As a condition of employment, employees are paid by Direct Deposit. Your signature on the job description indicates your understanding and affirmation of these statements. The University is a Drug Free workplace and employees are subject to drug and alcohol testing at any time. Criminal background investigations will be conducted. General Job Summary Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems. Assists with installations, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe and electrical systems by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Facilities and Planning or the Maintenance Supervisor. See the Job Description (available at for a complete list of Essential Duties and Responsibilities. Minimum Requirements - To be considered for this job, all applicants must: Have a high school diploma or G.E.D. or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience; be 21 years old and maintain a current Texas driver's license to drive any vehicle, including personal vehicles, on behalf of the university; maintain a clear DMV driving record in order to drive university vehicles as required to perform the duties of this job. Must be able to read, write and understand English to be able to follow safety university policies, rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, etc. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to see, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and taste or smell. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and outside weather conditions; is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals used in the cleaning and maintenance of university grounds, buildings and mechanical systems; is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Application Procedure: Application Deadline: Submit an HPU application (available at to: Mrs. Tessie Mayo Human Resources Office Packer Administration Building 1017 Fisk Street, Suite 210 Brownwood, TX hr@hputx.edu Until the position is filled

2 JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: General Maintenance/Mechanical Technician Department: Facilities Supervisor's Job Title: Maintenance Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Prepared By: Terry Pritchett, Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Planning Prepared Date: January 12, 2016 Approved By: Bill Fishback, Associate V.P. for Business & Human Resources Expectation and Condition of Employment - Howard Payne University, a church-related institution affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas seeks to employ evangelical Christians, with preference given to Baptists, who are dedicated to teaching and service as they model the principles of the Christian faith and the university s sincere religious beliefs. Howard Payne University is committed to the integration of learning and Christian faith in the pursuit of truth. Employees are expected to embrace the Christian mission and purpose of Howard Payne University and lead lives of service through active involvement in Christian activities both on campus and through a local church with preference being given to applicants who are Baptists. As a condition of employment, employees are paid by Direct Deposit. Your signature on this job description indicates your understanding and affirmation of these statements. General Job Summary Assembles, installs, and repairs pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems. Assists with installations, maintains, and repairs machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe and electrical systems by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned by the Director of Facilities and Planning or the Maintenance Supervisor. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Perform maintenance and repair of all plant facilities including, but not limited to boilers, chillers, compressors, and related mechanical maintenance equipment. 2. Studies building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations. 3. Constant checking, servicing and/or repairs of HVAC-R equipment and facilities maintenance systems. 4. Constant checking, servicing and/or repairs to maintain campus plumbing, hydronic and domestic, chill and hot water systems. 5. Perform minor electrical repairs, trouble shooting and testing as needed for equipment control operation. 6. Maintain plant, mechanical rooms, maintenance shop and all job locations in a safe, clean and orderly manner, 7. Perform routine preventative maintenance, installation of various controls and related equipment needed to operate all mechanical & facilities management systems. 8. Prepares a mechanical systems spreadsheet that delineates each building s mechanical system in order to project future repairs or replacements, 9. Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine. 10. Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts. 1

3 11. Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery. 12. Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment. 13. Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment. 14. Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment. 15. Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment. 16. Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts. 17. Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures. 18. When needed, assists electrician in performing minor electrical equipment assembly and repairs; a. Replace light bulbs and ballast; b. Follow simple wire diagrams and instructions; c. Hanging of Christmas lights; 19. When needed, assists plumbing craftsmen in performing repairs; 20. Perform preventive maintenance measures; a. Grease bearings on air handlers and pumps; b. Filter maintenance; c. Change oil in air compressors; d. Wipe down equipment; 21. Painting maintenance of central mechanical and other equipment; 22. Must be familiar with hand and power tools for mechanical welding, electrical and carpentry; 23. Perform minor maintenance requiring welding of metals; 24. Assist in maintaining central plant, mechanical rooms, and keep in a clean and orderly manner; 25. Practice good safety and housekeeping skills; 26. Will be expected to; a. Operate equipment effectively while following safety instructions; b. Properly operate university vehicles; c. Use equipment for its intended purpose; 27. Maintain all power and hand tools for both the mechanical and safety considerations; 28. Responds to on call phone when on duty; 29. Any other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor. Supervisory Responsibilities - This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Required Competencies - To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 2

4 1. Design - Generates creative solutions; Demonstrates attention to detail. 2. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 3. Customer Service Effectively manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds effectively and promptly to the needs of others; Solicits feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments. 4. Interpersonal Skills - Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. 5. Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions. 6. Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information. 7. Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. 8. Judgement - Exhibits sound and accurate judgement; Includes appropriate people in decisionmaking process; Makes timely decisions. 9. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. 10. Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments. 11. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality. 12. Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly. 13. Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly. 14. Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. 15. Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. 16. Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. 17. Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed. 18. Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas. Qualifications - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are 3

5 representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Education and/or Experience - High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Language Skills - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Required Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Required Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Required Certificates and Licenses - Must be at least 21 years old and maintain a current Texas driver's license to drive any vehicle on behalf of the university. Required Physical Abilities - While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment - Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals used to clean and/or renovate buildings and maintain the grounds of the University. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. By my signature below, I confirm I have read, understand and can meet all of the expectations and physical requirements in this Job Description. Signature Date 4