Maintenance Craftsman, Senior
Boise State UniversityAbout the role
To perform semi-skilled duties in the operation, maintenance and repair of buildings and related facilities and systems; perform related work.
Department Overview:Boise State University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Craftsman to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Craftsman, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the university's facilities, ensuring a safe and functional environment for students, faculty, and staff. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and a strong commitment to craftsmanship.
Level Scope:Applies skills and job knowledge in area of specialization; may adapt procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet needs of area of specialization; may work on non-routine tasks; resolves issues/makes working decisions within area of specialization or responsibility with minimal supervision.
Essential Functions:60% of Time the Maintenance Craftsman must perform:
- Electrical. Maintains and repairs panels, circuits, wiring, and related systems; replaces switches, receptacles, ballast, fuse boxes, heat systems, motors, fans and lights; repairs electric motors; installs communication cable and telephone lines; assists journeyman electricians. Plumbing. Maintains and repairs plumbing fixtures; installs domestic, irrigation, and sprinkler systems; cuts and threads or sweats pipe; repairs steam traps; conducts preventive maintenance of plumbing and steam systems; assists journeyman plumbers. Carpentry. Installs ceramic floor and wall tile, linoleum, plastic laminate and similar products; repairs built-up, shake, shingle, and other roofs; patches holes in walls; reglazes windows; sketches from oral instructions and works from drawings to design and build specialty items; builds and sets forms and pours and finishes concrete. HVAC. maintains and repairs heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment such as air compressors, dryers, strainers, pneumatic and electronic controls and piping systems; insures water and steam coils, motors, belts, pulleys, condenser pans, ductwork, dampers, and related systems are working properly; repairs fire alarm and pumping systems.
- Conducts preventive maintenance on building devices and systems; operates equipment; performs machinist work; welds and repairs; rebuilds motors and performs mechanical and preventive maintenance work on equipment; repairs appliances; responds to emergency call-backs.
- Functions as a lead worker over other maintenance staff and assists with general related trade duties.
40% of Time the Maintenance Craftsman, Senior performs duties determined by department needs.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Good knowledge of: carpentry, plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance.
Some knowledge of: HVAC and mechanical systems maintenance; building codes.
Experience: performing skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance repair; using and maintaining tools and equipment normally associated with carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, and electrical work; reading blueprints and schematics.
Salary and Benefits: $16.70-$18.00 per hour. Boise State University provides a best-in-class benefits package, including (but not limited to):- 12 paid holidays AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year's
- Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
- 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
- Excellent medical, dental and other health-related insurance coverages
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