Maint Tech II

Covista

Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.

For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

RUSVM

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) is the number one provider of Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs) to the U.S.* and offers a DVM program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. Located on St. Kitts, RUSVM includes the Ross University Veterinary Clinic and is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. A cutting-edge curriculum, with innovative use of technologies and simulations, provides the best possible training for tomorrow’s veterinarians.

RUSVM prepares students to become veterinary leaders by drawing connections among animals, people and the planet, as a member of the One Health Initiative. We offer research programs focused on emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases, conservation medicine and ecosystem health. Visit veterinary.rossu.edu for more information, and follow RUSVM on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

*Based on the total number of DVM graduates at RUSVM compared to U.S. schools in 2024.
 

Opportunity at a Glance
The Maintenance Technician supports the upkeep and maintenance of campus buildings, equipment, and grounds to ensure a safe, functional, and efficient environment. This role contributes to RUSVM Operations by performing routine, preventative, and project-based maintenance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to support campus operations and strategic objectives. The position requires strong technical skills, problem-solving ability, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering high-quality maintenance services.
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