Maintenance Inspector - University Housing

Housing Maintenance Inspector - University Housing Job Summary

Inspects buildings, grounds, and all related building systems within University Housing to identify maintenance needs and support safe facility operations. Prepares and monitors work orders, maintains key and lock systems, and coordinates maintenance and repair activities with Housing crafts and trades staff. All University Housing staff foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.

• Facility and Equipment Inspections
  • Inspects buildings, equipment, and grounds and identifies and reports maintenance issues and necessary repairs.
  • Inspects Housing units for defective and missing items such as door hardware, glass, tile, paint, light fixtures, etc.
  • Inspects and maintains life safety equipment including recharging fire extinguishers, cleaning and replacing smoke detectors, operating computer-based fire alarm systems, and inspecting standpipes, sprinkler heads and other firefighting systems.
  • Inspects and maintains building exteriors and grounds including interior lighting systems, on‑site utilities, drains, gutters and downspouts, masonry, siding, windows and doors.
  • Inspects and makes minor adjustments to kitchen equipment.
  • Inspects and coordinates repairs for food service equipment such as freezers, coolers, dish machines, conveyors, grills, ovens, steam cookers, dispensers and slicers.
• Work Orders and Maintenance Coordination
  • Prepares, issues and monitors work orders for building maintenance and repair.
  • With direction from supervisor develops priorities and coordinates work with appropriate Housing crafts and trades staff.
  • Maintains related records and documentation.
• Key and Lock Systems
  • Inspects, adjusts, builds locks; cuts and maintains building keys and access/security codes.
  • May include changing lock cores, recombinating locks, cutting keys and maintaining key inventories.
• Building Systems Maintenance
  • Maintains electrical and mechanical building equipment.
  • Conducts ongoing inspection of building heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, refrigeration, temperature control, plumbing and fire protection systems for proper operation.
  • May include lubrication, belt replacement, filter replacement and other maintenance as required.
• Equipment Monitoring and Records Management
  • Reads and checks gauges, meters and thermometers to control temperature and humidity levels.
  • Maintains electronic and paper logs as required.
  • Operates electrical and mechanical equipment using manual, electronic or computer‑based control to maintain proper lighting, temperature and humidity levels.
• Inventory Management
  • Maintains stock of repair parts and participates in necessary purchases.
  • Maintains inventory of equipment and replacement parts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work may involve occasional exposure to noise, changing temperatures, humidity, wet conditions, outdoor weather, construction activities, mechanical equipment and other conditions commonly associated with residential, maintenance and construction environments.

Position involves travel between University Housing facilities and maintenance, mechanical, construction or other operational areas as needed. Work schedules vary from 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM Friday‑Sunday, 4:00 PM‑12:00 AM Monday‑Tuesday and 4:00 PM‑12:00 AM Wednesday‑Sunday.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in construction work or in the operation of electrical and mechanical building equipment.

• One (1) year of experience designing lock systems, building lock cores and cutting keys or managing key systems.

• Knowledge of building maintenance, construction methods, materials and equipment used in repair and maintenance of facilities.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, temperature control and fire protection systems.
• Ability to inspect facilities and equipment, identify maintenance needs and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to coordinate work activities, establish…