Maintenance Technician 631773

Contact: Kiel Pepper, kiel.pepper@okstate.edu

About the Role

Works with minimal supervision to perform skilled duties related to facility operations. Duties include construction and general maintenance and repair of building components; mechanical, electrical, plumbing. May also include assistance with moving of furniture and equipment.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Pay

$15.52 - $16.14 hourly

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and safely operate power equipment.
• Assist in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing; including preventative maintenance, construction and renovation projects.
• Perform HVAC preventive maintenance, especially filter replacements, scheduling and ordering for the campus.
• Assist in construction and facilities related maintenance, installation and projects.
• Assist in performing the diagnosis and repair of all light fixtures on campus.
• Responsible for documentation of all daily work performed including but not limited to maintenance operation reports, work order requests and replacement parts.
• Assist with moving heavy equipment including office furniture/tables.
• Assist with other assignments within the department.
• Keep University tools, equipment and work areas clean, maintained and in good working condition.
• Follow safe work practices and policies.
• Complete all mandatory training and participate in a minimum of two professional development days each year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School/GED
• One to two years’ experience in general trades maintenance associated with facilities or related field.
• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
• Thorough understanding of interior building construction.
• High degree of attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Basic knowledge and ability to perform general maintenance repairs associated with construction, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
• Knowledgeable with voltage meters, airflow, pressure, and other common capacity testing devices.
• Ability to follow safe work practices, procedures, and policies.
• Responsible for documentation of all work performed including maintenance operation reports, service requests, and replacement needs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently to perform duties of the department.
• Ability to be versatile and flexible in accomplishing multiple daily maintenance tasks while standing on ladders, lifts, and other raised or elevated surfaces.
• Must be dependable, responsible, and prompt.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to: office computers, internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• High degree of initiative to work independently and also collaborate in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively convey messages through 2-way radio, text, or email.
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

• More than two years’ experience in general trades maintenance associated with facilities or related field.
• Ability to assist, execute, and exceed expectations associated with carpentry-related repairs and/or installations, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.

Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor working environment. May be occasionally exposed to extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to work nights and weekends when required.
• Dust and small debris falling from ceiling tiles while being removed.
• Work with chemicals such as cleaners, solvents, and grease.
• Must present a clean and professional uniform appearance while maintaining normal and acceptable standards of personal hygiene.
• Protective mask and other impervious Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required on all construction jobs as posted and as the situation dictates.

Physical Requirements

• Extensive reaching, crawling/kneeling, standing/walking, bending/stooping, squatting/crouching, pushing/pulling, and climbing.
• Repetitive movement of hand/wrist.
• Ability and flexibility to tilt head backward for extended periods of time.
• Work on ladders with extensive use of arms overhead.
• Requires ability and adequate dexterity to carry ladders, operate power tools, and equipment required for the job.
• Manual dexterity/visual ability to operate motor vehicles, scissor lifts, and other motorized equipment.
• Physical and mental stamina to climb roof ladder accesses, working on top of buildings, and on extended power lift platforms to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to lift/carry 45 pounds. If an object weighs more than 45 pounds, OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift.