General Maintenance Worker Senior

Job Description Summary

The General Maintenance Worker Senior performs a broad range of general maintenance and repair duties throughout University facilities as a member of the Night/Weekend Maintenance Team. This role completes basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs, responds to elevator and fire-alarm calls, and performs preventive maintenance on emergency systems and equipment. The incumbent conducts routine building inspections and rounds and documents shift activity to support continuous, safe facility operations.

This role works with moderate independence and coordinates with other trades and with the FM Night & Weekend Maintenance team as needed.

FM Maintenance

Night & Weekend Maintenance

General Maintenance Worker Senior

University Support Staff

The General Maintenance Worker Senior performs a broad range of general maintenance and repair duties throughout University facilities as a member of the Night/Weekend Maintenance Team. This role completes basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs, responds to elevator and fire-alarm calls, and performs preventive maintenance on emergency systems and equipment. The incumbent conducts routine building inspections and rounds and documents shift activity to support continuous, safe facility operations.

This role works with moderate independence and coordinates with other trades and with the FM Night & Weekend Maintenance team as needed.

• Perform basic electrical repairs, including replacing ballasts and lamp holders in fluorescent and LED light fixtures and replacing fluorescent, incandescent, and LED bulbs.
• Replace light switches, receptacles, cover plates, and light fixtures.

• Repair hardware on doors, windows, cabinets, and furniture.
• Prepare wall surfaces and perform painting repairs.

• Repair or replace plumbing fixtures such as faucets, flush valves, and other related parts.
• Clear floor drains, toilets, and sinks.
• Assist with emergency repairs on hot- and cold-water lines, steam lines, drain lines, and air lines.

• Respond to all elevator calls, correct the problem when possible, and safely assist passengers off elevators.
• Respond to all code red calls, reset any devices affected by the alarm, and maintain complete knowledge of the use of all types of fire extinguishers.
• Attend training on fire prevention and safety.
• Perform preventive maintenance for emergency systems, eyewash stations, and other equipment as required.

• Perform building inspections and rounds and prepare nightly shift reports.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Work is performed onsite, throughout University buildings and grounds, in support of a Night/Weekend Maintenance schedule; this role requires evening, overnight, and/or weekend shift work.
• Exposure to electrical components, plumbing systems, and mechanical equipment; work may involve confined spaces, wet or slippery surfaces, and elevated areas requiring ladders or step stools.
• May be required to respond to building emergencies, including elevator entrapments and fire-alarm activations.
• Requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

High school diploma or GED.

• Three (3) years of experience in general maintenance and repair.

• Experience with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), such as Maximo.
• Trade skill experience in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, or controls.

• Computer skills
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Safety awareness and emergency response
• Time management
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary…