Maintenance Worker II

Maintenance Worker II

This position will perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair work in areas of carpentry, painting, plumbing, heating, lighting, and general mechanics to buildings and facilities operated by the Residential and Hospitality Services. This position will work out of Owen Hall.

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 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 flushings.

Repair and replace defective controls, switches, and other electric fixtures.

Adjust thermostats.

Inspect and make minor repairs to refrigerators, including the replacement of controls, panels, and parts.

Request parts and supplies as needed.

Assign work to and check work of assigned support employees.

Perform additional related duties as assigned including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

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 the replacement of oven controls and coils.

Varnish and/or paint doors and other parts of 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.

Minimum Requirements:

Working knowledge of repair methods, equipment, and tools of the various building trades is necessary.

Two years of satisfactory experience as a Maintenance Worker I or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience is necessary.

Possession of a valid Michigan vehicle operator's license(s) is necessary.

Supply own tools.

Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials:

3 Professional References

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday 1:00-9:30pm, Saturday and Sunday - OFF

Building Location:

OWEN GRADUATE HALL

Summary of Physical Demands:

Frequent lifting of 26 to 75 pounds is required