Maintenance Worker, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic, Building Maintenance

Overview

Bushnell University Overview

Founded in 1895, Bushnell University provides a holistic Christian education, fostering wisdom, faith, and service in its students. The university seeks to cultivate faith while making a difference in the lives of students. Bushnell is the largest private university in Eugene’s vibrant university district. Eugene offers arts, entertainment, dining, healthcare, and educational opportunities, with access to the Pacific Northwest region.

Full-time hourly, benefit eligible. This position maintains campus buildings, equipment, and grounds by resolving submitted work orders and special requests for repairs and preventative maintenance.

• Focus on safety for self and others in all areas of operations.
• Respond to work orders in a timely fashion with a customer service posture.
• Handle and operate power and hand tools safely.
• Utilize ladders safely (6-foot to 30-foot) within equipment safe working limits.
• Use campus equipment within safe working limits.
• Keeps records of building and grounds maintenance and repairs with maintenance software.
• Work individually and as a team member; willing to assist others collaboratively.
• Work with internal customers and external vendors in a positive and productive manner.
• Willing to learn and expand skills through online and hands-on training.
• Reliably show up to work on time and be able to work independently without constant supervision.

• Bushnell employees must have a maturing Christian faith and live in compliance with the duties and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
• Strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity.
• Working in a non-smoking, drug-free environment.
• Adherence to FERPA guidelines and student confidentiality at all times.
• All employees are “mandatory reporters” under Oregon law. See Oregon DHS for details.
• Knowledge of office management techniques, procedures, and use of office machines and software; ability to train and provide work direction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Listening skills and clear speaking/writing abilities; excellent interpersonal skills.
• High personal motivation with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional, positive attitude when assisting people.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, kneeling as required.
• Position description may change at any time.

• Basic experience in building maintenance (dry wall, plaster, painting, electrical, plumbing, carpentry).
• Organized with inventory, work, and equipment records.
• Thorough, able to see jobs through to completion, including cleaning the job site as needed.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Computer experience: basic knowledge of Word, Outlook, and Excel; willingness to learn new programs.
• Able to provide input to resolve issues cost-effectively and efficiently.
• Basic supervisory skills with a positive demeanor.
• Conscientious with attention to detail.
• High School diploma.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license or ability to obtain one; suitable motor vehicle record for university insurance policy.
• Preference for ability to drive a manual transmission and to tow a utility trailer.
• May be required to obtain certification to operate an aerial work platform.

Bushnell employees are expected to abide by the Theological Context for Bushnell Community Life. Please read this document before continuing. To be considered, please submit:

• Cover letter addressing skills, experience, and knowledge
• CV/Resume
• Personal Statement of Faith addressing three sections: (1) expression of maturing Christian faith in personal life, family life, community life, and church membership; (2) how faith integrates into work life; (3) understanding and ability to support Bushnell University’s Theological Context for Community Life.
• Contact information for three references, one of which must be the applicant’s pastor or church leader able to address faith background.

Please include all requested materials. Incomplete packets may be disqualified.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation to access job openings or apply. Contact Wendy Yamada at  or wyamada.

In compliance with the Clery Act, Bushnell University provides the Annual Security Report & Fire Safety Report. Request a copy by calling .

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