General Maintenance Worker

About the role

A union position responsible for performing a wide range of preventative and general maintenance tasks across campus buildings, systems, equipment, and machinery. Requires practical skills in HVAC, carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, painting, and masonry.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on buildings, structures, machinery, and equipment, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, and mechanical trades.
• Assist in preventative maintenance on large industrial HVAC systems (rooftop systems, water pumping systems, air moving equipment, chillers, boilers, cooling towers), including filter and belt changes, mechanical adjustments, cleaning, lubrication, and documentation of measurements (pressure, temperature, volume).
• Perform tasks such as framing walls, finish carpentry, replacing electrical receptacles/wires/switches/fixtures, plaster/drywall repair, sink/water cooler replacement, painting, concrete repair, flooring/panel replacement, door/window/lock installation, roofing repair, and valve/flushometer/sump pump maintenance.
• Respond to facility issues, including power outages, water leaks, clogged toilets, and temperature control problems.
• Maintain strong service relationships and communication with customers.
• Complete work efficiently and to a high standard of quality.
• Maintain accurate records of work details, work orders, and required documentation.
• Work extended hours as needed to support project requirements.
• Ensure completion of jobs specified on maintenance requests and work orders.
• Refer specialized or skilled work to appropriate trades supervisors and follow up to completion.
• Assist in periodic inspections of buildings and structures.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and inventory of supplies.
• Perform emergency repairs within area of knowledge and responsibility.
• Document hours and materials expended for each job.
• Attend training sessions to enhance skills in various trades.
• Inspect machinery in operation to ensure proper functioning, including checking pressures and temperatures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Pay

$31.00 per hour

Schedule

Tuesday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM