Part-Time General Maintenance Worker

Overview

Support the goals and vision of Utah State University Maintenance Department by carrying out repairs and modifications to campus equipment and facilities that will improve safety, quality, and productivity and prolong the useful life of University assets.

• Assist all members with repairs or modifications to University equipment or property according to requirements prioritized by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical equipment, such as but not limited to: engines, motors, air and water systems; using schematics, diagrams, sketches, manufacturer's repair specifications and tools such as hand tools, power tools, hoists and forklift trucks.
• Responsible for completing preventative maintenance routines and taking corrective action as needed.
• Responsible for University-wide maintenance requirements, report or recommend needed steps or, in the case of emergencies, take necessary action.
• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations as per OSHA and University standards.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Work required overtime as needed in emergent situations.

• Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and juggle multiple projects.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions or work assignments.
• Excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Cultural sensitivity and an ability to build rapport with a diverse workforce in multicultural settings.
• Team player who excels at building trusting relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Productive worker with solid work ethic who exerts effort in successfully completing tasks.
• Dependable, responsible contributor committed to excellence and success.
• Self-starter who takes initiative with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn new skills or techniques.
• Must be dependable and reliable.
• Must be willing to work as part of a team.

Commensurate on experience

This position requires considerable physical activity. Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions, such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting. Employees work outside and will not be protected from weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat for extended periods.

Employees are exposed to hazardous conditions including, noise, vibrations from machinery, moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to chemicals, elevated work spaces, such as scaffolding, and atmospheric conditions that can affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation.

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Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring, promotion, transfer, or termination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal, state, or local law.

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