Trades Maintenance Worker 2

POSITION SUMMARY:

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: September 28, 2025
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: October 15, 2025
Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
Job Family Group: Support Staff
Support Staff Classification Title: Trades/Maintenance Worker 2
Division/Department: Finance and Administration/Facilities Management and Planning
Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): Salary Range 17, Step 1-3, $18.79-$20.37/hourly or $3,257-$3,530/monthly @ 1.0 FTE
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Appointment Basis: 12-month
Time Type: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration: Renewable
This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: Yes
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Remote Work Type: On-campus
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Facilities Management and Planning administers custodial services; building maintenance and alterations; utilities operations (heating and cooling); landscape services; capital construction review as it pertains to future maintenance; motor pool operations; property control and inventory; delivery services; stores operations and other support activities necessary for the benefit of administration and academic areas of the campus community. The SOU campus includes 175 acres of grounds, 140 of which are under active use and maintenance. Facilities Management maintains 21 major buildings comprising over one million square feet of building space. The department is staffed by approximately 45 full time personnel and is responsible for approximately 9% of the total campus budget.

The Trades Maintenance Worker 2 performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in repair and maintenance of buildings and some equipment.

Minimum Requirements

• Three years of general building maintenance experience in one or more of the following trade areas: carpentry, electrical, mechanical, painting, plumbing, and welding.
• NOTE: Some positions may require licensure or certification in a specific trade area.

Preferred Requirements

• Valid Oregon Driver License Good driving record – must qualify to drive University vehicles.
• Three years maintenance experience.
• Experience coordinating or assigning tasks to a small team (4-6 people).

Essential Functions

Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:

(25%) Duties Include

General Building Maintenance

• Complete work orders for general maintenance in all campus buildings as assigned. Work includes but is not limited to plumbing repairs (sinks, faucets, toilets, urinals, supply lines, sink waste lines, snaking clogged drains, etc…), flooring repairs (VCT, linoleum, carpet, threshold strips, etc…), replacing ceiling tiles, repairing wall surfaces (stucco, drywall, etc..), paint (exterior & interior), concrete repairs, roofing repairs and other duties as assigned by lead or supervisor.

(25%) Duties Include

Preventative Maintenance

• Participate in preventative maintenance program for campus buildings. Program includes general roof cleaning, flooring inspection & repair, plumbing fixture inspection & repair, classroom furniture inspection & repair or replacement, etc.

(25%) Duties Include

Construction

• Complete general construction projects as assigned via work orders. Includes, but not limited to new walls, doors, windows, flooring, siding, etc… Modification of existing walls and remodel of office space. Must adhere to appropriate construction codes and work must pass City of Ashland inspection.

(20%) Duties Include

Carpentry Projects

• Complete general carpentry projects as assigned via work orders. Includes but not limited to, fabrication or modification of cabinets, tables, shelving, fences, decks and other furniture. Assess project to determine economy of repair vs. replacement.

(5%) Duties Include

Other Duties

• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor & Leads. Utilize FAMIS software system, record daily time & materials associated with work orders and routine maintenance.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate informat