Maintenance Technician II

About Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), an Adtalem Global Education institution, prepares students to become veterinary leaders by drawing connections among animals, people and the planet, as a member of the One Health Initiative. RUSVM offers research programs focused on emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases, conservation medicine and ecosystem health. RUSVM has graduated more than 6,000 students and offers postgraduate master’s, PhD, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programs accredited by the St. Christopher & Nevis Accreditation Board and the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. RUSVM is located on St. Kitts and includes the Ross University Veterinary Clinic, accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association.

In our U.S. locations, we operate on a hybrid work model with three in-office days and two remote days per week. Starting Q1 2025, we will transition to a four-day in-office schedule, Monday–Thursday. This in-office time fosters creativity, innovation, communication, and stronger team relationships, supporting both individual and organizational success.

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Opportunity at a Glance

Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of buildings, equipment, and grounds. They are skilled professionals who possess various technical skills and can work on a variety of tasks. They must possess strong technical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team - must also be ably competent, as the job may require lifting and carrying heavy equipment and supplies. Key focus of the Maintenance Technician will be to provide technical support to the RUSVM Operations in planning, coordinating and delivering on campus projects and all other routine, reactive, deferred and planned preventative maintenance work that support the achievement of RUSVM's strategic plan and achieving operational efficiencies. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager Facilities and Facilities Manager, the Maintenance Technician will work closely with other operational teams in Facilities, Real Estate Site Development, Environmental Health & Safety, Safety & Security, Information Technology, Purchasing and Finance as well as all other Departmental Faculty to ensure the required components of each undertaking are incorporated into the overall delivery. The successful candidate will exhibit a demonstrated record of high performance in information gathering and organizing, as a high team contributor in delivering outcomes and meeting demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment and working across functional areas to achieve objectives. The facilities maintenance technician plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe and functional physical building environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty adequately, within time, and scope, ensuring quality in output.

Responsibilities

• Conducting routine inspections of building systems, equipment, and structures to identify any issues that may require repair or replacement.

• Diagnosing, troubleshooting and repairing any equipment systems malfunctions identifying root causes of problems on any applicable HVAC systems or Plumbing systems or Electrical systems and electronic devices, Carpentry or other Civil expertise required for effective and optimum operations of all physical assets including building equipment based on technical expertise.

• Responding to and resolving maintenance requests from building occupants in a timely and efficient manner.

• Conducting reactive, deferred, condition-based and preventative maintenance on equipment as well as Monitoring and maintaining building security systems, fire alarms, and other safety equipment based on area of technical expertise (HVAC or Plumbing or Electrical or Carpentry or Civil)

• Ensuring that all equipment and systems of work are in compliance with international and proprietary safety regulations.

• Maintaining inventory and liaising with the respective key stakeholders to ensure that the necessary supplies and equipment are ordered in a timely manner making sure appropriate inventory levels are always maintained.

• Responding to emergency repair requests as well as planned maintenance works coordinating with other maintenance personnel or contractors as needed and providing accurate records of all maintenance activities.

• Performing other non-technical regular maintenance tasks such as painting, landscaping, and cleaning

• Coordinating with vendors and external contractors (local and international) to ensure that repairs and maintenance tasks are completed according to schedule and budget and within EH&S compliance.

• Keeping accurate records of maintenance and repairs performed, as well as any materials and supplies used.

• Providing excellent customer service and communicating effectively with building occupants, management, students and other stakeholders to ensure that their needs are being met and any issues are addressed promptly.

• Keeping abreast of any new technologies and new developments in maintenance and operations technologies and best practices and incorporating these into daily work activities.

• Ability to use a computer to complete work orders on a computerized maintenance management system as well as email and other introduced computer software.

• Support Operational initiatives as they arise and perform any other duties as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

• High School Diploma Required or
• Equivalent Required
• 5+ years Demonstrable ability to use electrical, power tools, hand tools and be proficient in reading and use of technical line drawings, shop drawings and other architectural drawings Required and
• 5+ years Proven experience in relative trade (Electrician or Plumber or HVAC Tech or Carpenter, Civil work etc.) with viable references Required
• Extended skills in electrical, HVAC, Carpentry, Joinery, Civil Works and Plumbing required.
• Excellent physical condition and flexibility to work long shifts and overnight.
• Demonstrable ability to use electrical, power tools, hand tools and be proficient in reading and use of technical line drawings, shop drawings and other architectural drawings
• Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and legal regulatory guidelines in accordance with Miami-Dade, County, Florida MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA Ordinance Building Codes – NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE
• Experience in industrial and/or commercial building equipment operations systems
• Electrician or Plumber or HVAC Tech or Carpenter, Civil work Preferred

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation