Maintenance Repair Worker Regional Campuses

Job Title:

Maintenance Repair Worker (Regional Campuses)

Salem Campus Salem OH

Salary:

$17.34 per hour

Basic Function:

Maintains installs and repairs plumbing and electrical equipment; performs carpentry masonry and painting functions; maintains buildings and grounds following established guidelines and procedures. Reports to Building and Grounds Supervisor/Superintendent or other designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following:

Maintains installs repairs and replaces plumbing equipment (e.g. water and steam lines trap fittings plumbing fixtures regulators valves faucets toilets sinks drinking fountains etc..

Maintains installs troubleshoots repairs and replaces electrical equipment (e.g. light fixtures electrical outlets switches motors electrical circuits etc.; may install wiring and cable for audio video and electrical systems.

Maintains installs repairs alters and replaces doors windows walls steps floors paneling stairways chalkboards furniture etc.; replaces bricks blocks and tile; installs security devices and locks.

Performs exterior grounds keeping duties (e.g. cuts grass; cleans sidewalks; removes snow and ice from walkways driveways and parking lots).

Performs interior custodial duties (e.g. mops sweeps waxes floors washes walls and windows etc..

Paints fixtures rooms buildings signs and equipment; patches plaster and prepares surfaces for painting.

Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on grounds keeping equipment (e.g. tractors snow plows mowing equipment etc..

Sets up equipment and furniture for Kent State University events; receives shipments; loads and unloads trucks; moves furniture; may order custodial and maintenance supplies and maintain inventory.

May assist other skilled trades persons and drive vehicle to pick up and deliver personnel and materials.

May train and direct student or temporary employees; may participate in training new employees.

Performs related duties as required.

Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

A minimum of two years experience in building and maintenance repair (e.g. electrical plumbing carpentry painting etc. or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides comparable knowledge skills and abilities.

License/Certification:

Valid Ohio drivers license if required by position.

Knowledge Of:

Electrical wiring plumbing carpentry painting etc.
Safety practices

Skill In:

Use of hand and power tools
Operation of related equipment (e.g. tractors snow plows mowing equipment fork lift etc.

Ability To:

Demonstrate mechanical aptitude to include skill in building and equipment maintenance and repair.
Diagnose problems and determine appropriate action
Interpret and apply blueprints and schematic diagrams
Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift 100 pounds
Work in high places tunnels and crawl spaces
Read (e.g. work orders repair manuals) write (e.g. materials requests) and accurately follow oral written and graphic instructions
Perform basic mathematics (e.g. add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers fractions and decimals and to calculate percentages)

Preferred Qualifications if applicable:

Assessments:

Asterisk * indicates knowledge skills abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Exposed to dirt odors moisture/wetness variable temperatures and weather conditions loud equipment noise potentially dangerous equipment (e.g. hand and power tools) light chemical substances (e.g. cleaning solutions) electricity and occasional high voltage; requires considerable physical exertion to include frequent lifting of 75 pounds (e.g. to unload trucks asphalt/concrete bags refuse containers) occasional lifting up to 100 pounds climbing ladders and assuming awkward positions for extended periods of time; may work varied hours and shifts to include evenings weekends and holidays; may require on and offcampus travel.

Working Schedule:

Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.; however hours may vary to meet departmental needs.

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check and lift test. May be asked to take an assessment.

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Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind.

Kent State University is a SmokeFree TobaccoFree University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.