Fire Door Maintenance Technician
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Job no: 532726
Work type: Staff
Senior management: VP Facilities
Department: Facilities Operations
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Facilities / Skilled Trades
Reporting to the Facilities Access Control Supervisor, the Fire Door Maintenance Technician's primary focus is the maintenance, repair, and installation of fire rated doors and door hardware. Employs technical skills necessary to maintain complicated mechanisms used on impaired mobility doors. Responds to afterhours call backs on a rotating basis for door related issues. Maintains tools and updates work order records in the computerized maintenance work order system (HokieServ).
• Considerable experience at the journey level in carpentry field, including maintenance of doors and doors featuring automatic mechanisms.
• Demonstrated knowledge of carpentry methods, tools and materials.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Will be required to operate a motor vehicle daily.
• Ability to work and communicate with a diverse group of University customers.
• Ability to safely and frequently move and handle heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more; maneuver materials up and down stairs; climb and work from elevated work stations such as ladders and scaffolds; work for long periods of time standing, walking, reaching, bending, pushing/pulling; communicate effectively, have good team work skills, and be able to understand, comprehend and follow directions in the workplace.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions, including extreme temperatures.
• May be required to work additional hours/shifts to meet the needs of the department.
• This is a designated emergency personnel position.
• Experience in a large commercial or educational setting.
• Experience with Stanley, IR & Dorma Automatic Openers.
• Knowledge of Hokie Passport and how it relates to exterior and interior doors.
• Experience using HokieServ.
• Familiarity with HokieMart.
• Familiarity with basic ADA needs.
• Familiarity with basic fire alarm door operations/functions.
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Facilities HR at opsHR-g@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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