General Maintenance Worker

Position: General Maintenance Worker I
The General Maintenance Worker I for the Department of Campus Recreation coordinates and performs timely and efficient fitness equipment repairs and maintenance for the Reily Student Recreation Center and is also responsible for establishing a preventative maintenance schedule for all fitness specific equipment. Additional responsibilities include establishing and maintaining on-going communication with the professional staff regarding equipment status and needs;

assisting with oversight of student maintenance workers, as well as support and cross-train with the Maintenance Coordinator.
* Ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies weighing up to 75 lbs. up and down stairs and throughout the work area
* Ability to climb ladders and stairs up to 24' in height, work from personnel lifts and scaffolding at heights up to 40'
* Ability to operate and repair machinery and tools including but not limited to power and hand tools, pressure washers, chemical transfer pumps, 55 gallon drum truck and portable generators
* Good communications and interpersonal skills
* Position requires mandatory use of two-way radios
* Basic computer skills
* Ability to understand and carry out instructions
* Ability to work independently or along with other personnel
* Strong customer service and communication skills
* Works effectively and adapts to different people and situations
* Ability to collaborate with and relate to diverse groups within a university community
* 3 years equipment maintenance experience, to include a minimum of 2 year's field or shop related trade experience in one or more of the following trades: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Automotive, Industrial Mechanics
* Must have a valid and unrestricted (not including corrective lens needs) U.S. Drivers license and must meet the Tulane University Motor Vehicle Policy criteria to become authorized as a driver *

High School diploma or equivalent
* Experience in repairs of fitness equipment
* 2 years experience in more than one of the following trades: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Automotive, Industrial Mechanics