General Maintenance

General Purpose:

Performs a variety of general maintenance work duties including painting, basic repairs in buildings and additions, and to fixtures in accordance with established standards and instruction to meet the requirements and needs of the institution in support of the University's mission. Requires general knowledge and basic skill level in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC fields. This position is considered essential and is required to provide services in emergencies as determined by university administration.

Supervision Received:

Reports to the Associate VP for Facilities and Engineering. 

Supervision Exercised:

May exert occasional supervision over student workers as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work and repairs in all campus owned buildings and facilities; uses equipment, tools, and supplies as generally accepted in the discipline and as instructed and with personal and workplace safety a foundational work principle.
• Maintains tools, equipment, maintenance vehicle, and assigned shop area in proper condition.
• Operates a wide variety of equipment, which may include the following: trucks, fork lifts, lift platforms, ladders, front loaders, tractors, air compressors, levels, miter boxes, squares, chisels, planes, saws, drills, sanders, other pneumatic and electric tools, etc.
• Performs miscellaneous duties: operates two-way radio/cell phone; organizes and maintains work vehicle(s), shop(s), and storage facilities; fuels and cleans trucks and cleans tools; etc.
• Observes, corrects and/or reports as appropriate, safety conditions encountered in the course of performing work duties including but not limited to emergency lighting and egress issues, smoke, heat, and CO detection equipment deficiencies, hazards (electrical, mechanical, or tripping), faulty or unsafe equipment and tools, and general employee and client safety conditions, etc.
• May assist trades groups as assigned and time of conditions demand including basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC maintenance repairs.
• Installs and repairs structural woodwork, flooring, ceilings, and cabinetry; operates, maintains, and calibrates hand and power tools; makes rough sketches; estimates cost, time and materials for projects; performs heavy physical labor; follows and gives oral and written instructions; maintains cooperative working relationships; demonstrates sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population.  Installs and repairs locks and door hardware and cuts keys; installs, repairs and maintains gutters and downspouts, siding, brick & block, concrete, and drywall; uses glues, paints, and stains; installs glass and screens in windows, doors and partitions; replaces damaged ceiling and floor tile and other damaged equipment; may spend significant time repairing and painting walls and ceilings, especially during the summer months.
• Maintains, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance for a wide range of functional equipment and systems so as to insure their proper and safe operation.
• Responds to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.
• Installs new and used equipment, orders replacement parts, and performs PM tasks.
• Researches and purchases materials, supplies, and equipment parts.
• Possesses working knowledge sufficient to read and understand instructions and diagrams, layout drawings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Core Values and Personal Attributes:

• Core values — models leadership values of integrity, honesty, humility, transparency, respectfulness, diversity, caring, loyalty and accountability in all work.
• Intellectual dynamism — demonstrates mental sharpness, capability and agility.
• Self-knowledge — gains insight from successes and mistakes.
• Personal learning — seeks feedback and counsel to improve managerial behavior.
• Peer relationships — encourages collaboration and cooperation across the organization.
• Teamwork — performs most effectively as a hard-working member of a team.
• Constituency focus — completes work to meet constituencies' expectations and requirements.
• Community focus — brings a spirit of enthusiasm and energy to the campus and local community.

Desired Attributes and Qualifications: Education and Professional Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Miscellaneous certification or equivalent documented training; as may have been acquired
• Valid US Driver's License
• 1-2 years successful full-time experience in general maintenance and minimum competency in two (2) – three (3) other maintenance fields.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 2 years of full-time experience in general trades and maintenance work;
• Experience in multi-facility environments; C. OSHA 10-hr Certification; D. OSHA 30-hr Certification.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Aptitude for safety, safe work practices, good housekeeping and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend common vocabulary.
• Ability to understand basic blueprint design.
• Ability to plan and organize.
• Ability to multi-task a myriad of assignments and projects.
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Above average oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work an altered or extended schedule when projects or deadlines require.
• A commitment to support the University's mission and values.
  

Tools and Equipment Used: Knowledge of operation and use of various carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and maintenance equipment, building materials and supplies, hand and power tools.

Physical Demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use arms, hands and fingers to operate and manipulate equipment and tools. The employee is frequently required to be mobile, communicate, see clearly, and hear. The employee may be subject to a variety of outdoor environmental conditions including heat, cold, and precipitation. The employee must be able to walk, stoop, climb, push, pull, bend, and perform duties in awkward positions while handling equipment and/or materials.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to sixty-five (65) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include varied degrees of occasional stress while performing job duties.

Work Environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in varied environmental conditions and locations including extreme temperatures and/or weather conditions. Exposure to dangerous machinery, fumes and contact with insulation, dust particles and asbestos, and danger of electrical shock may occur. The noise level in the work environment will range from moderately quiet to frequently loud.