Preventative Maintenance Technician I

The Preventative Maintenance Technician position ensures the continued reliability and functionality of our physical security infrastructure, as well as monitoring all facets of Access Control. Provides maintenance and support of technology and access-related equipment. Ensures campus doors and electronic access control system hardware are maintained properly. Performs preventative maintenance tasks on electronic locking systems and doors and hardware to reduce premature equipment failures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must conduct regular inspections of security systems, including bollards, gates, garage doors, and vehicle wedges, to identify wear, damage, or potential issues.

• The ability to perform scheduled maintenance tasks on security equipment to ensure optimal functionality and longevity.

• Must be able to take direction from the Access Control Supervisor.

• The ability to work closely with other maintenance technicians and security personnel to address urgent work orders.

• Responsible for completing all work that's assigned.

• Must be able to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair door hardware.

• Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

• Provides quality customer service.

• Must be willing to go through extensive training on cutting keys and pinning/installing cores.

• Responsible for basic maintenance of handicap operators and openings.

• Follows all safety policies and procedures and makes sure proper safety equipment is used when needed.

• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

High school diploma or GED. Certifications obtained while employed by Liberty University at the expense of the employer will be reimbursed back to the University upon voluntary termination (resignation) for the first 12 months after acquiring it. Must be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and well-developed communication skills.

Effective communication both verbally and in writing. Ability to intuitively reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature. Excellent organizational skills. Regularly lift 50+ pounds. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.

• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Excellent computer skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is outdoors or in a climate-controlled office setting. Outdoor conditions vary day to day.

Driving Requirements

Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Target Hire Date

2025-07-04

Time Type

Full time

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.