Architectural Technician

at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Pittsburg State University invites applications for the position of Architectural Technician in the Office of Planning, Design and Construction. The primary function of the Architectural Technician is to support the University Architect and Office of Planning, Design, and Construction while working closely with the Physical Plant and other campus divisions.    

This position supports the University Architect and Office of Planning, Design, and Construction while working closely with the Physical Plant and other campus divisions.  The position performs facility condition assessments focusing primarily on architectural elements; manages existing drawing files; and creates new ones.  The job includes coordinating with campus staff; estimating costs for corrective actions; entering information into databases; maintaining and updating database information; preparing computerized reports; tracking and documenting campus projects; performing general office tasks; and other related duties. 

Duties and Responsibilities

30% - Condition Assessments: Performs facility condition assessments consistent with Kansas Board of Regents methodology and criteria.  Focuses primarily on architectural elements including but not limited to building envelope and structure, partitions, ceilings, doors, finishes, elevators, accessibility, and code compliance.  Coordinates with maintenance staff, and others as necessary to schedule and complete assessments in an efficient and effective manner. 

20% - Data Management/Reporting: Records facility assessment field observations on an approved form or device.  Takes representative photographs of systems and elements being assessed.  Loads assessment information and cost estimates for corrective actions into PSU’s facility condition database.  Helps assign priorities for corrective actions.  Prepares or assists in preparing reports to the Kansas Board of Regents, PSU administrators and partners as requested.  Confers with supervisor and others as appropriate in assigning priorities, requesting work, and issuing reports.

30% - Maintains project and drawing files for existing facilities, assists in designing small modifications or renovations, documents completed projects, and retrieves historical hard copy or digital documents for use by the office, consultants, and others on campus. 

10% - Cost Estimates: Prepares preliminary cost estimates for addressing identified facility deficiencies.  Uses RS Means cost data or other acceptable sources.  Confers with supervisor and others as necessary for consistency, evaluating options, and other considerations.

10% - Other Duties as Assigned: Attends meetings, provides training/outreach, assists in campus/project planning, performs feasibility studies, serves as project manager or project support staff, assists in emergency planning/response, and performs other tasks as assigned.