Maintenance Craftsman, Senior

Job no: 499760
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.

• Meets with individuals to define job expectations to be accomplished.
• Selects appropriate products to accomplish the job per work order specifications.
• Removes loose or peeling material, etc., so the surface is properly prepared.
• Patches cracks, holes, or other damaged areas.
• Repairs and textures walls and similar surfaces.
• Protects adjacent areas before painting by taping and using drop cloths.
• Selects primer and application method based on project needs.
• Uses power sprayers, rollers, brushes, and other equipment for applying paints and stains.
• Checks work and corrects irregularities that would detract from appearance.
• Removes debris from the work site and performs general cleanup of the work area.
• Selects and maintains tools and equipment for projects.
• Maintains brushes, rollers, trays, sprayers, compressors, and related equipment.
• Stores paints and stains and inventories them for future use.
• Completes work orders and TMA data entry logs daily.
• Trains others in applying paint products and using related equipment.
• Assists other maintenance and crafts personnel performing their duties.

• Assist colleagues on multiple projects (this may include 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.
• Conducts preventive maintenance on building devices and systems; operates equipment used in building maintenance and repair.
• Assures all work orders are completed with all labor and material added to work orders.
• Ensures that routine preventive maintenance is performed according to established schedules and standards.
• Assures all work is completed in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Enforces all Boise State University safety and risk management policies and procedures; reports all accidents and injuries promptly and identifies and corrects unsafe work conditions with management oversight.
• Attends 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…