General Maintenance

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Facilities Operations performs building repairs and maintenance work and carpentry maintenance on all campus buildings.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform minor repairs and/or replacement of plumbing fixtures, valves, and other devices as required.
• Perform minor repairs and/or replacement of electrical fixtures, devices, and appliances as required.
• Perform minor carpentry work as required to repair windows, doors and furniture.
• Prepares materials list for work orders, estimating time required for jobs.
• Hangs sheetrock/wallboard and applies tape and spackling compound to achieve a finished paintable surface.
• Hangs doors.
• Replaces damaged ceiling tiles and floor tiles.
• Performs concrete and masonry repairs.
• Assists in the moving of furniture and with event set-ups.
• Serves on University committees as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Routine assignments are performed independently following University and departmental policies and procedures.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Works independently using own judgment.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:

• Able to communicate both orally and in writing
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Three years of experience in the building maintenance field
• Must be familiar with the building maintenance trades.
• Ability to operate power saws, drills, grinders, sanders and other power hand tools connected with the maintenance and carpentry trade.
• May be required to lift, push or pull up to 70 lbs.
• May be exposed to chemicals, mechanical or electrical hazard. May be exposed to dust, fumes or odoriferous working conditions.
• May be required to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Employee is required to wear protective clothing or devices.