General Maintenance Assistant

Capital Planning and Facilities works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university.

• Performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair on HVAC systems. Checks air vents and installs window air conditioning units.
• Assembles, installs and/or repairs wiring, electrical and electronic components, machinery, equipment, and appliance.
• Repairs and performs minor maintenance on pipe systems and plumbing fixtures including repair of faucet leaks, vandal-proof stoppers, and shower heads. Clears drains using plunger and spring.
• Diagnoses mechanical problems and determines corrective steps, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate.
• Repairs or replaces defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassembles equipment.
• Repairs and replaces dry wall, paint, screens, glass, doors and door hardware, shade blinds, furniture, lamps, handrails, ceiling, and floor tiles, baseboard molding strips, etc. Repairs desk lamps, ceiling lights, sweepers, wet vacs, etc. Replaces light switches, ceiling lights, and fluorescent fixtures.
• Maintains parts, supplies, and equipment and advises supervisor when supplies need to be ordered. Uses tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Assists in directing the work of others.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including general building maintenance duties. Drives University vehicles as needed. Works any shift as needed. 24-hour a day emergency response as needed. Assists with snow removal activities as necessary.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE

2 years multi-craft maintenance experience in facilities upkeep.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University On Date of Hire

SKILLS

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to build strong customer relationships
• Friendly and service-oriented
• General knowledge of multi-craft maintenance in carpentry, electric, heating/cooling, and plumbing
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools used to perform job duties
• Ability to operate the specific tools used in the area of expertise, including related tools and equipment
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, campus standards, and ordinances
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and sketches

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections.

The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Available to work during inclement weather (i.e. snow and ice) when weather emergencies dictate that the department is needed to take care of the campus.

The successful applicant will need to be available for daytime training for the first 6 months of employment.

Bloomington, Indiana

$22.55 per hour
$46,904.00
A shift differential of $.50 per hour will be paid on top of the regular hourly rate, provided a minimum of 6 hours are worked during the timeframe of 3:00 P.M.

- 8:00 A.M.

3:30 P.M.

-12:00 A.M., Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Monday.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent…