Building Maintenance Technician I

Description

Description:

At Carroll University, we are committed to identifying and employing strategies to support our goal to be and remain a socially just organization. Rooted in the Presbyterian (U.S.A.) heritage, we respect all aspects of diversity, embrace the practice of equity, expect inclusion, and embrace belonging throughout our community. Therefore, we seek applicants who can demonstrate their understanding of justice and who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of skilled maintenance for campus facilities; ensures that facilities are available for use and consistently maintained in a safe and clean condition. Areas of responsibilities include, but are not limited to

o General Carpentry


o Drywall


o Plaster


o Painting


o Cabinetry and Furniture


o Flooring

o Appliance repair


o Basic Lock and Door Hardware


o Basic Plumbing


o Basic Electric


o Basic HVAC


o General Cleaning Practices

• Demonstrates strong customer service skills and establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships.
• General practices and operational knowledge of tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities including upkeep and maintenance of tools.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. • Principles and practices of recordkeeping and facilities maintenance software.
• Identifies and reports life safety and maintenance needs to the supervisor.
• Comply with University facility standards of conduct.
• Accomplishing work orders through our facility maintenance software on a daily basis.
• Maintain and manage records on fixed asset expenditures • Assist with project work scopes for building maintenance projects.
• Remove snow and ice from stairs, walks and ramps including shoveling, salting and plowing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 2 years of experience in general maintenance preferred

Human Relations Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse constituencies (internal and external)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, ability, socio-economic background, or job type.

Technology Skills

• PC proficient; experience with Office 365 preferred

• Understanding of Word, Excel, and Power Point

• Working knowledge with maintenance management system preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to stoop, kneel, reach, and inspect work sites.

• Sufficient strength and dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of the position

• Job requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.

Environmental Elements

• Work in both indoor and outdoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels.

• May work in controlled temperature conditions, cold and hot temperatures, or inclement weather conditions.

• Exposure to chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.

Other Requirements

• Must have valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's insurance plan.

• Shift changes and/or weekend work may be required by your supervisor based on departmental and University needs

• Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University Ethos

Requirements

Please submit a cover letter and resume for this position along with this electronic application.

Carroll University makes employment opportunities available to qualified individuals whose skills and experience make them suitable candidates for placement. Candidates must be willing and able to support and advance the University mission.

Carroll University does not discriminate in any manner contrary to law or justice on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran's status in administration of programs or in the employment of faculty and staff.

The employment opportunities list is updated periodically based on openings. Applications will be accepted only for vacancies currently listed. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.