General Maintenance

Salary $29,023

The General Maintenance Technician reports to the Director of Physical Plant. This is a semi-skilled position whose duties focus on the Campus Maintenance Program. This position is expected to develop a trade of expertise and have the ability to work independently in the performance of standard maintenance and repairs. The duties normally required in the Preventive Maintenance Program are to perform minor work involving electrical/hvac systems, servicing and replacing plumbing fixtures, carpentry and repair work, and assisting the campus safety program in the repairs and maintenance resolving safety issues.

Must be able to read and understand construction documents and plan work accordingly.

• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance/General maintenance of designated buildings and equipment. Make minor repairs and corrections to plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, and equipment as required.
• Assist with energy management to determine areas of waste and energy loss.
• Be the primary contact in assisting the campus safety program in the repairs and maintenance resolving safety issues such as exit signs and lighting.
• Assist electrician, campus plumber and hvac mechanic in major installations and repairs of electrical/hvac systems.
• Assist on renovation/construction projects as needed.
• Assist in campus event setup to ensure all equipment needs are achieved.
• Be available for after hour events to ensure optimum operations of electrical/hvac systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Attendance and Dependability:
  The employee can be depended upon to report to the assigned duty station at the scheduled time. Employee can be depended upon to complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious, about assignments.
• Communication and Contact:
  The employee communicates effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside of the University.
• Relationships with Others:
  The employee works effectively and relates well with others including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the University. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working environment.
• Safety:
  Employee works safely, attends safety training offered/required, and follows appropriate safety rules and regulations. In relation to level of NIMs training completed, participates in incident management preparation, and performs incident duties as assigned.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction field, high school diploma, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications. Some computer skills helpful. Ability to communicate both written and verbally with contractors, suppliers, and other construction related personnel. Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. Willingness to respond after hours for emergencies.
Preferred: Journeyman electrical or mechanical licenses.

Southeastern offers a comprehensive benefits package including university-paid health, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement contributions to Oklahoma Teachers Retirement System, as well as a tuition waiver for employees and spouse/dependents who wish to enroll at Southeastern. The university also offers 25 paid holidays per fiscal year and has a generous leave package including annual/vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, and birthday leave.

In addition to the SE paid benefits, there are many voluntary products available to employees such as 403(b), Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, dental, short-term disability, dependent life insurance and a variety of ancillary benefits.

Employment is contingent upon the results of a national criminal and sex offender background check. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. SE participates in E-Verify.

SE is an AA/EEO employer committed to multicultural diversity.

If selected, official transcripts from each degree-granting institution will be required upon date of hire.

It is Southeast Oklahoma State University’s policy that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.