General Maintenance

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Full Time Manual Labor Tiffin, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition

General

Purpose:

Performs a variety of general maintenance work duties including painting, basic repairs in buildings and additions, and to fixtures in accordance with established standards and instruction to meet the requirements and needs of the institution in support of the University's mission. Requires general knowledge and basic skill level in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC fields. This position is considered essential and is required to provide services in emergencies as determined by university administration.

Supervision Received:

Reports to the Associate VP for Facilities and Engineering.

Supervision Exercised:

May exert occasional supervision over student workers as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work and repairs in all campus owned buildings and facilities; uses equipment, tools, and supplies as generally accepted in the discipline and as instructed and with personal and workplace safety a foundational work principle.
• Maintains tools, equipment, maintenance vehicle, and assigned shop area in proper condition.
• Operates a wide variety of equipment, which may include the following: trucks, fork lifts, lift platforms, ladders, front loaders, tractors, air compressors, levels, miter boxes, squares, chisels, planes, saws, drills, sanders, other pneumatic and electric tools, etc.
• Performs miscellaneous duties: operates two-way radio/cell phone; organizes and maintains work vehicle(s), shop(s), and storage facilities; fuels and cleans trucks and cleans tools; etc.
• Observes, corrects and/or reports as appropriate, safety conditions encountered in the course of performing work duties including but not limited to emergency lighting and egress issues, smoke, heat, and CO detection equipment deficiencies, hazards (electrical, mechanical, or tripping), faulty or unsafe equipment and tools, and general employee and client safety conditions, etc.
• May assist trades groups as assigned and time of conditions demand including basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC maintenance repairs.
• Installs and repairs structural woodwork, flooring, ceilings, and cabinetry; operates, maintains, and calibrates hand and power tools; makes rough sketches; estimates cost, time and materials for projects; performs heavy physical labor; follows and gives oral and written instructions; maintains cooperative working relationships; demonstrates sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population. Installs and repairs locks and door hardware and cuts keys;
  
  installs, repairs and maintains gutters and downspouts, siding, brick & block, concrete, and drywall; uses glues, paints, and stains; installs glass and screens in windows, doors and partitions; replaces damaged ceiling and floor tile and other damaged equipment; may spend significant time repairing and painting walls and ceilings, especially during the summer months.
• Maintains, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance for a wide range of functional equipment and systems so as to insure their proper and safe operation.
• Responds to routine and emergency calls for repairs and service.
• Installs new and used equipment, orders replacement parts, and performs PM tasks.
• Researches and purchases materials, supplies, and equipment parts.
• Possesses working knowledge sufficient to read and understand instructions and diagrams, layout drawings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Core Values and Personal Attributes:

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