Maintenance Worker II

About the Role

This position performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair work in carpentry, painting, plumbing, heating, lighting, and general mechanics for buildings and facilities operated by Residential and Hospitality Services, based out of Owen Hall.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair linoleum and formica counter tops and backs.
• Repair folding and sliding doors.
• Repair, rebuild, and assist in recovering sofas.
• Install floor and ceramic tile and base cove.
• Repair and replace glass block and brick.
• Repair and replace plumbing fixtures, valves, and traps.
• Repair and replace cast iron, copper, steel, and sanitary piping.
• Clean sewer lines, plugged stools, and drains.
• Install new toilet stools, tanks, urinals, sinks, and related accessory fixtures.
• Clean, adjust, and repair automatic controls, pilot lights, hot water heaters, and flex tubes in gas ranges.
• Repair and replace eave troughs, drain spouts, expansion joints, and install sheet metal flashings.
• Repair and replace defective controls, switches, and other electric fixtures.
• Adjust thermostats.
• Inspect and make minor repairs to refrigerators, including replacement of controls, panels, and parts.
• Request parts and supplies as needed.
• Assign work to and check work of assigned support employees.
• Weld and lead pipe joints.
• Maintain and repair electric vacuum sweepers and related floor cleaning and resurfacing equipment.
• Operate a vehicle for service calls.
• Repair and alter floors, doors, roofs, decks, stairways, rails, and screening.
• Repair wood and aluminum window and door frames.
• Install window glass and plexiglass and repair aluminum storm door closers and chains.
• Replace and install weather stripping on doors and windows.
• Clean, repair, and patch carpets.
• Inspect and make minor repairs to electric ranges, including replacement of oven controls and coils.
• Varnish and/or paint doors and other parts of a building's exterior and interior.
• Install plaster board, dry wall, ceramic, and plastic tile.
• Make minor adjustments and repairs to heating equipment.
• Tighten and replace belts in fans and motors.
• Replace light bulbs, fuses, and make minor electric switch repairs or replacements.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of repair methods, equipment, and tools of the various building trades.
• Two years of satisfactory experience as a Maintenance Worker I or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
• Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator's license.
• Supply own tools.
• Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Saturday and Sunday off.

Location

Owen Graduate Hall

Bidding eligibility ends August 25, 2026 at 11:55 PM.