{"id":775198,"url":"https://alion.io/job/hmc-maintenance-technician-2","title":"Maintenance Technician 2","company":{"id":445334,"name":"Harvey Mudd College","domain":"hmc.edu","url":"https://alion.io/company/hmc-2","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"remote","remote_scope":"stated_countries","remote_scope_basis":"board_field","remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":["US"],"hiring_countries_total":1,"salary":{"min":32,"max":34,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":68000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-11T22:41:59Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-18","last_verified_at":"2026-11-09T13:55:35Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":58,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":58},"description":"NOTE TO APPLICANT: Some positions require a resume, cover letter and/or other documents to be submitted with your application. Pleasesubmit these as one attachment in the My Experience section of the application underthe \"resume/CV\" upload section. Once you submit your application, you will not be able to attach additional documents.\nJob Posting Title:\nMaintenance Technician 2Job Description:\nTitle of Job: Maintenance Technician 2\nPOSITION SUMMARY:\nThe Maintenance Technician 2 supports the Facilities and Maintenance Department by maintaining HVAC systems, kitchen equipment, and campus buildings and infrastructure at Harvey Mudd College. Reporting to the Plant Engineer and Director of Maintenance, this role works collaboratively with other maintenance technicians to ensure the reliable operation and upkeep of campus facilities.\nThe position is responsible for responding to service requests from students, faculty, and staff, addressing maintenance needs across classrooms, laboratories, offices, and residential spaces. Duties include performing repairs and maintenance on HVAC systems, kitchen equipment, plumbing fixtures, electrical devices, and related building systems, as appropriate.\nWhile performing work across campus, the Maintenance Technician 2 is expected to independently assess issues, diagnose problems, and complete repairs effectively and efficiently. The role also involves coordinating and facilitating work that requires specialized skills, ensuring proper tracking, follow-up, and resolution. In addition, the technician observes campus conditions and identifies opportunities for practical, cost-effective improvements to enhance the functionality and appearance of facilities.\nThis position requires adherence to all institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and safety standards, while also contributing to the planning and implementation of staff training initiatives to support continuous improvement within the department.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nConduct scheduled preventative maintenance inspections and repairs on HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including but not limited to air handlers, water source heat pumps, chillers, cooling towers, A/C package units, variable air volume boxes, commercial refrigerators, etc.\n\nEffectively maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of commercial kitchen equipment, including-but not limited to-walk-in refrigerators and freezers, dishwashers, steamers, ovens, and related systems, ensuring reliable performance, operational safety, and minimal disruption to campus dining operations.\n\nConduct repairs and maintenance on electrical systems including changing out breakers, performing maintenance on VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) and emergency lighting systems.\n\nUtilizes CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to manage work orders and track work order completion.\n\nMaintain the building's lighting systems, including element and ballast repairs or replacements.\n\nPerform assigned facility inspections and due diligence efforts, reporting on conditions impacting satisfactory client occupancy and operations.\n\nAssist in inspecting buildings, facilities and equipment to ascertain required repairs and make recommendations to the Plant Engineer and Director of Maintenance.\n\nAssist as required and cooperate with all trades personnel, building attendants, and grounds and maintenance staff in the performance of day to day duties and responsibilities.\n\nEnsure work is performed according to manufacturer's specifications, departmental guidelines, trade practices, blueprints, shop drawings and schematics.\n\nInspect areas assigned to maintenance staff and provide assistance/guidance, as required.\n\nAssist in addressing concerns of students, faculty, staff and visitors regarding maintenance services.\n\nParticipate in utility conservation efforts. Make recommendations for improvement.\n\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\nSafety and Work Habits\nMaintain an acceptable attendance record, punctuality and meeting deadlines.\n\nEnsure compliance with all safety rules and regulations by consistently modeling and adhering to proper practices, including the use of personal protective equipment, safe operation of power tools, and appropriate handling of cleaning agents and chemical compounds, while reinforcing these standards among maintenance team members to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.\n\nMaintain a functional awareness of the typical hazards of the workplace as well as the special hazards that may be encountered at HMC such as biohazards, radiation, chemicals, etc.\n\nFollow established procedures for dealing with potential hazards.\n\nPromptly report accidents on the job, assist in preparation and submission of accident reports for the Maintenance Department.\n\nThe above list is representative of the duties and responsibilities that are required of this position. However, the list is not to be considered as all inclusive. A Maintenance Technician 2 may be assigned other duties to meet mission requirements of the College; cooperation of all personnel is expected to carry out the mission.\nRequired Qualifications\nLicenses: EPA Universal Refrigerants\n\nValid California driver's license with an acceptable driving record.\n\nEducation and Experience:\nEducation: High school diploma or GED, Trade or technical school diploma or degree.\n\nExperience: Minimum of three years’ experience in a position of similar responsibility.\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nMust have technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and other building trades and the ability to properly assess the quality of work being performed in these trades.\n\nMust possess knowledge and technical skills required for the repair and maintenance of plumbing, heating and electrical systems, fixtures, devices and applications.\n\nAbility to assess equipment and system problems, conduct appropriate research, draw conclusions and recommend or take action to resolve problems in a timely manner.\n\nExperience with central plants equipment (boilers, chillers, cooling towers, hydronic systems, standby generators, ATS gear, pumps, lift stations).\n\nExperience with CMMS platforms (i.e. Maximo, Maintenance Connection, Asset Essentials, SAP, etc.).\n\nMust possess organizational skills and effective written and oral communication skills.\n\nKnowledge of methods, materials, chemicals and equipment used in maintaining various equipment and systems on campus.\n\nAbility to work productively, make sound decisions and effectively prioritize multiple tasks in a logical progression.\n\nAbility to follow through and carry out assignments.\n\nAbility to effectively work individually or in teams as well as with diverse groups.\n\nPersonal integrity and ability to interact and work successfully with individuals with varying abilities, backgrounds, interests and beliefs.\n\nAbility to communicate effectively orally and in written English.\n\nAbility to understand college policies and procedures as related to the position.\n\nAbility to observe and practice safe working habits and maintain security of buildings and systems.\n\nMust be accessible and available in the event of emergencies.\n\nAbility to work in laboratories where animal bodies or parts thereof may be exposed to the view of the worker.\n\nMust be willing and able to work occasional weekends, evenings or holidays as needed.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nBilingual in Spanish is preferred\n\nNFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training\n\nPPE Training\n\nRemote Work Eligibility:\nCategory A:\nAll staff positions, regardless of remote work eligibility, require an initial 30-calendar-day on-campus work period. Based on an evaluation by the supervisor and area Vice President, this position is classified as Category A as defined in the College’sRemote Work Policy, without occasional ad-hoc remote work flexibility. Your position is essential to on-campus operations and requires you to work exclusively on campus\nYour standard working hours will generally be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, though these hours may vary depending on departmental and College needs,\nAll remote work arrangements, including ad-hoc remote work, must be approved by the direct supervisor, area Cabinet member, and Human Resources, and are subject to periodic review based on institutional needs. These arrangements are neither guaranteed nor considered entitlements and may change due to factors such as employee performance, evolving business needs, or changes to the position.\nPhysical Requirements:\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the staff member is regularly required to sit; stand, use hands and fingers and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The individual must regularly lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nHours:\nRegular office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, days and hours may vary due to the needs of the department or the College.\nClassification:\nThis is an non-exempt, full-time, regular, benefits eligible position.\nSalary:\n$32 - $34 an hour.\nReports To:\nThis position reports to the Plant Engineer and Director of Maintenance\nAdditional Information:\nThis job description defines the essential job duties of the position. Harvey Mudd College expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of the job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act.\nRegular employment at the College is for no specified period; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time. Employment is at-will and employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.\nHarvey Mudd College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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