Lead Maintenance Specialist

Lead Maintenance Specialist

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East Hartford, CT - East Hartford, CT 06118

Job Description

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

This position provides routine maintenance services to the Goodwin University campus.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

• Advanced painting, carpentry and plumbing skills
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and HVAC systems and complete repairs
• Performs advanced preventive building maintenance tasks
• Moving (furniture, boxes and files)
• Flexible work hours
• Ensures all safety procedures are practiced.

Other Functions:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation permits
• Will be required to be on call week in rotation
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity
• Strong customer service skills
• Good organizational skills
• Not afraid of heights (working on ladders or lift)
• Ability to use most all hand and power tools
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills
• Advanced trade skills (plumbing, carpentry, electrical and painting)

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least two years working experience in the maintenance field
• OSHA 10 certification

Special Requirements:

• Valid CT Drivers license and insured vehicle
• Lift certification preferred

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Work Environment - None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3

Outdoor Weather Conditions - X

Work with fumes or airborne particles - X

Work near moving mechanical parts - X

Risk of electrical shock - X

Vibration - X

Physical Activity - None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3

Standing - X

Walking - X

Sitting - X

Talking & Hearing - X

Using hands/fingers to handle/feel - X

Climbing or balancing - X

Bending, pulling, pushing - X

Driving - X

Lifting Requirements - None - Under 1/3 - 1/3 to 2/3 - Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds - X

Up to 25 pounds - X

Up to 50 pounds - X

Up to 75 pounds - X

Up to 100 pounds - X

Over 100 pounds - X

Vision Requirements:

X Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

X Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

X Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

X Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

___ No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the university and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the university as the needs of the university and requirements of the job change.)