About this role
Purpose
The General Maintenance employee is a jack-of-all-trades, with knowledge of maintenance procedures and basic tools and appliances. To excel in this position, you must be an outstanding problem-solver with exceptional communication and organizational skills.This position primarily will be housed in the Shipping & Receiving building off-campus.
Essential Job Functions
- Supports the Schools mission statement and the philosophy of the department and adheres to School policies and procedures, including but not limited to what is outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Works with delivery vendors to log, organize and deliver orders to faculty and staff for both campuses
- Utilizes the facilities management software system
- Documents building surfaces for cracks in walls, floor coverings (that need replacing) or other building deficiencies
- Performs general masonry and other such building structural and finish surface work
- Welds with electric arc or gas welder
- Assists with the installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems such as the landscaping irrigation system and swimming pool systems
- Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies
- Reports unsafe conditions and building/equipment damage to Supervisor and/or Facilities Director
- Assists in Crisis Management Operations
- Applies protective and decorative paint, varnish, lacquer and/or related material to interior and exterior surface of buildings, furniture, equipment and other structures
- Washes, scrapes, sands, torches and/or smooths, interior and exterior surfaces prior to painting, varnishing, lacquering or applying other related materials
- Cleans equipment, paint mixing areas, and work area
- Operates compressors, striping machines, sandblasters, spray equipment, and other small power equipment
- Operates heavy lift equipment including scissors, and boom swing stage to heights up to 80 feet
- Erects various types of scaffolding, staging ladders, and planks to reach surfaces of work area
- Determines appropriate color for new or replacement applications through consultation with school personnel
- Prepares and implements line stripping layouts streets and parking lots
- Identifies and handles safely the appropriate disposal of paints, stains, preparatory and undercoating materials and other hazardous materials
- Has knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials and application techniques common to the painting trade
- Demonstrates ability to manage frequent interruptions; varying and unpredictable situations; demands due to multiple calls and inquiries
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Department Supervisor or their designee
Qualifications
Job Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience and Qualifications
Minimum 5 years work experience in general maintenance
Must be capable of climbing ladders and working from a high lift or scaffolding.
Must be capable of operating a forklift and any other heavy equipment necessary to complete a given task.
Must be able to use a computer to generate work orders/retrieve work orders
Certifications and Licenses
Must have a valid and current drivers license