Maintenance Worker

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs involving plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and general building systems.
• Replace light bulbs, ceiling tiles, filters, hardware, and fixtures.
• Conduct preventative maintenance according to schedule and work orders.
• Monitor campus buildings and report safety hazards, maintenance concerns, or repair needs.
• Support emergency maintenance response activities and snow removal operations as needed.
• Follow all OSHA, PPE, chemical handling, and campus safety procedures.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and related guards in good operating conditions.
• Complete assigned work orders and documentation accurately and timely.
• Support emergency maintenance response activities and snow removal operations as needed.
• Work collaboratively with team members to complete projects and goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Maintenance Team Coordinator or designee in their absence.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience: 1–3 years of facilities maintenance or related experience is required. Specific experience in higher education or larger plant operations is highly preferred.
• Basic practical knowledge of plumbing, electrical systems, carpentry, and HVAC systems is required.
• A strong customer service orientation is required.
• The ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community is required.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
• An active driver’s license and driving record acceptable to our insurance carrier is required.
• The ability to regularly lift up to 50–75 pounds is required. Routine lifting between 10-35 lbs. is also required.
• The ability to bend, walk, climb stairs, and stand for extended periods is required.
• The ability to reach overhead to perform work duties is required.
• The ability to utilize mobility assistive devices and equipment as necessary is required.
• The ability to have manual dexterity and fine motor skills to safely handle tools and operate maintenance related equipment is required.
• The ability to have good vision and hearing, with corrective or assistive devices as necessary, to safely monitor campus buildings and operate machinery is required.