Maintenance Craftsman, Senior

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Work type: Classified
Location: Boise,
Categories: Facilities Maintenance, Mechanical, Senior-Level

As a Maintenance Craftsman Senior, you will perform surface preparation and application of paints, stains, and related products on buildings, furniture, floors, and similar surfaces. The Maintenance Craftsman Senior also performs light carpentry work under the supervision or assistance of a journeyman.

Facilities Operations and Maintenance supports the university’s strategic mission by professionally maintaining safe, functional and attractive facilities and grounds, while also providing quality support services to the campus community.

Regularly works on tasks that are varied and complex. Applies full range and job knowledge; frequently adapts procedures, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet specialized needs; may serve as lead; performs broad and/or focused assignments under general supervision; originality and ingenuity are often required to help establish procedures in functional area; relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks.

• Replace floor carpet tiles, transition strips, linoleum, laminate, and similar products.
• Patch holes in walls using sheetrock, plywood, tile, and plaster.
• Measure and install window shades.
• Assemble furniture and components.
• Maintain tools and equipment associated with painting and carpentry work.
• Replace damaged ceiling tiles.
• Estimate time and materials needed for projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints.

• Meet with individuals to define job expectations to be accomplished.
• Select appropriate products to accomplish the job per work order specifications.
• Remove loose or peeling material so the surface is properly prepared.
• Patches cracks, holes, or other damaged areas.
• Repair and texture walls and similar surfaces.
• Protect adjacent areas before painting by taping and using drop cloths.
• Select primer and application method based on project needs.
• Use power sprayers, rollers, brushes, and other equipment for applying paints and stains.
• Check work and correct irregularities that would detract from appearance.
• Remove debris from the work site and perform general cleanup of the work area.
• Select and maintain tools and equipment for projects.
• Maintain brushes, rollers, trays, sprayers, compressors, and related equipment.
• Store paints and stains and inventory them for future use.
• Complete work orders and TMA data entry logs daily.
• Train others in applying paint products and using related equipment.
• Assist other maintenance and crafts personnel performing their duties.

• Assist colleagues on multiple projects (including colleagues from other trades).
• Attend project and team meetings.
• Hang banners, signage, and wall-mounted items.
• Assist with delivery, setup, and breakdown of equipment for Special Events.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on building devices and systems.
• Assure all work orders are completed with all labor and material added to work orders.
• Ensure routine preventive maintenance is performed according to established schedules and standards.
• Assure all work is completed in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Enforce Boise State University safety and risk management policies and procedures; report all accidents and injuries promptly and identify and correct unsafe work conditions with management oversight.
• Attend training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• May perform other duties as needed.

• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Good knowledge of: carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance.

Some knowledge of: HVAC and mechanical systems maintenance and building codes.

Experience:

performing skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance repair; using and maintaining tools and equipment normally associated with carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, and…