Facilities Maintenance Tech - Building Trades

Position Summary Information

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S

The primary purpose of this position is to provide furniture installation, inspection, repairs and removal; public area safety inspections; furniture and material deliveries; completion of work orders; recycling; escorting contractors; maintaining accurate and complete records; operating vehicles that perform a variety of tasks.

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the position’s role may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.

The primary purpose of this organizational unit is to provide assistance to the University Housing.
Duties include:
• Furniture installation, inspections, repairs, removal in residential and non-residential areas.
• Residence hall public area safety inspections.
• Deliveries to residence and non-residence halls.
• Assigned work orders from the University Housing work order system.
• Maintenance of beds in student rooms.
• Recycling and other special projects.
• Monitor outside contractors.
• Record keeping.
• Operating vehicles that perform a variety of tasks ranging from routine and unskilled to highly skilled.
• Snow removal during the winter months.

Effective communication skills and the ability to interact with a wide variety of people in varying circumstances. Experience in repairing and moving furniture, inventory control and computer skills.

• Valid driver’s license
• One year experience in a variety of duties associated with building maintenance
• Experience working around students
• Experience with safety inspections
• Furniture installation, inspections, repairs
• Strong written communication skills
• Previous work in college or university.
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds and skill sets

Attention to Detail: Follows instructions through standard work-orders for assigned tasks. Performs routine or repetitious tasks completely and accurately. Checks work for mistakes before completion of tasks. Compares finished work to what is expected. Seeks approval of supervisor based upon complexity of task completed.

Coordination-Work: Understands objectives and priorities related to activities and tasks in order to follow plans and scheduled projects. Recognizes and obtains required equipment, materials, and tools that are needed to do the job. Accomplishes tasks within established timeframes. Understands obstacles/roadblocks, by following prescribed processes to ensure timely task accomplishment.

Safety/Health Compliance: Identifies and resolves potential safety problems and unsafe work practices. Demonstrates to employees and others, safe ways to perform job tasks or the use of equipment. Informs supervisor of unusual safety concerns and makes recommendations for resolution. Determines appropriate protective equipment based on established standards. Regularly assesses site and shop operations for safety.

Client/Customer Service: Promptly and attentively responds to customer requests within established parameters and time frames. Performs work in the least disruptive manner possible to customers. Demonstrates courteous actions and follows the organizations established protocol for customer service.

M-F, 7:00-4:00