Utility Worker*

Positional Summary

Perform routine manual tasks necessary to maintain Duke University buildings and facilities.

Key Position Duties

• Provide light maintenance and operational support to university groups requiring such services.
• Perform various light maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, replacing light bulbs, opening drain lines, checking power panels (on/off only), and inspecting electrical outlets for damage.
• Perform light carpentry repairs including, but not limited to, replacing window shades, drapes, and acoustical ceiling tiles, installing traffic signs, installing furniture bumpers and adjusting closet doors.
• Perform routine tasks in the assembly of furniture and other materials and equipment as required. Operate light truck or van to pick up and deliver furniture, supplies, equipment and personnel.
• Perform the duties of housekeeper when required; operate floor equipment to strip, scrub, wax and refinish floors and baseboards; clean windows, door frames and walls; clean and service assigned areas.
• Report tasks beyond capability or scope to the proper authority.
• Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet departmental, Division and University goals and objectives, as assigned by their Supervisor, Director, or respective designees.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

• Education: Education required includes the ability to understand and follow instructions generally acquired through a partial high school education.
• Experience: NONE
• OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move throughout residential buildings,
• Moving/Operating heavy weighted materials and equipment (up to 50 lbs)
• Self-movement/positioning oneself to perform light maintenance and carpentry tasks in low areas.
• Position self to reach materials on shelving units and/or perform maintenance or carpentry duties in high reach areas.
• Potential transport and stock of assigned supplies and materials

Essential Physical Job Functions

• The incumbent must be able to complete all positional requirements outlined above with or without reasonable accommodations.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions

• For more information, please visit https://hr.duke.edu/policies/ada/.

Nearest Major Market

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh