Maintenance Tech in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Title

Job Description

Department Campus Facility Service General (IN-CFSG-IUINA) Department Information Campus Facility Services (CFS) provides all Indiana University Indianapolis students, faculty, staff, and visitors with a high-quality physical environment. We provide maintenance, grounds and custodial services for more than 70 buildings and parking garages and over 300 acres of lawns, trees, plantings, sidewalks and parking lots. The department is also a frequent partner with IU Capital Projects on campus renovation projects and new construction initiatives.

Our Mission
- Campus Facility Services (CFS) - People serving the campus community and caring for the physical environment in support of the Indiana University Indianapolis mission.

Our Vision
- Earning customer trust through caring, connected, and competent service professionals.

Job Summary

• Performs skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on campus buildings, facilities, equipment or machinery.
• Assembles, installs and/or repairs: wiring, electrical and electronic components, plumbing/pipe systems, physical structures, fixtures, paint, HVAC systems, locks/access systems, compressors, generators, engines, etc.
• Diagnoses problems and determines corrective solutions, referring to and/or adhering to building codes, blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Repairs or replaces defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassembles equipment.
• May lead other maintenance staff on projects or assist in a general maintenance capacity when others are in a lead role.
• Maintains parts, supplies, and equipment advising supervisor when supplies need to be ordered.
• 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. Assist with snow removal activities as necessary.

Qualifications

Education

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

Work Experience

• 5 years Verifiable journey-level experience OR Certificate in DOL apprenticed trade (electrical/plumbing/HVAC/carpentry)

Licenses and Certificates

• Valid drivers license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon 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
• Quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools used to perform job duties in area of expertise
• General knowledge of multi-craft maintenance in carpentry, electric, heating/cooling, and plumbing
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to operate the specific tools used in the area of expertise, including related tools and equipment such as common hand and power tools, hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices
• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds
• May be required to acquire and maintain position-required certifications

Working Conditions / Demands

• 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.

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break…