Maintenance Technician I
Maintenance Technician I
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Description
OUR UNIVERSITY
Ottawa University (established in 1865) one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park Kansas.
Ottawa University is a regionally accredited church-related private university that strives to integrate faith learning and life in the academic experiences of students.
JOB SUMMARY
Performs semi-skilled work in plumbing electrical HVAC and carpentry as well as contributes to ongoing preventive maintenance programs. Semi-skilled work includes minor alterations and repairs when specialized knowledgeand equipment are not required. Additionally assists professional skilled craftsmen with repairs installations and alterations. Conducts regular inspections as assigned. Requires communication with University employees visitors and students as a member of the Facilities Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):
- Completes assigned repair/maintenance requests. As needed inspects job and works with supervisor to determine what materials tools and equipment are needed to complete the project. Appropriate completion of paperwork is required.
- Available for assigned on-call rotation cycle. Responds to emergency calls involving loss of utilities and/or equipment system failure; calls for additional support as needed.
- Performs required inspections of campus facilities as assigned. Notes and/or repairs as needed any structural or equipment system conditions needing attention. For instance damage to paint or walls damaged ceiling or floor tiles leaking water or gas pipes and fixtures malfunctioning heating air conditioning burned out lights etc.
- Under the direction of a professionally skilled/certified technician installs/reroutes breaker panels installs new circuits light fixtures junction boxes flexible and fixed conduit installs ground fault circuit interrupters installs motion detectors and sensors analyzes and makes appropriate repairs of equipment control panels with all installations meeting local and NEC code requirements.
- As assigned will perform routine semi-skilled preventive maintenance.
- Assists with skilled maintenance operations on mechanical and/or structural systems such as boilers furnaces air-conditioners air handling equipment doors windows floors ceiling tiles sinks roof leaks floor drains electrical switches and receptacles etc.
- Completes semi-skilled repairs in the carpentry trade as assigned.
- Performs semi-skilled repair and replacement of plumbing fixtures valves traps etc.
- Will work closely with the Grounds/Custodial/Security Departments and assist as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:
- Model and encourage collaboration among university departments assuring effective communication and operations.
- Understand the Universitys policies and procedures and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the Universitys Code of Conduct and Ethics.
- Provide leadership through conduct attitude and professionalism. Represent the University to students external groups faculty and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
- Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
- Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the Universitys Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion Openness and Community.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will relationship.
Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race age sex color religion disability national origin sexual orientation genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION: (education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity):
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity)
Prior semi-skilled maintenance experience.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: List required and/or preferred certification industry specific requirements required or preferred use of equipment and all necessary job skills abilities and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below:
- Must have a positive work attendance.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision read and follow written and oral direction
- Must be available for an on-call rotation schedule overtime and weekend schedules.
- Semi-skilled experience in carpentry electrical HVAC and plumbing.
WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting lifting # bending driving environmental factors or elements noise level stairs in a building or other factors that will affect working conditions). Provide a list of items below:
- Will work in a variety of environments and climatic conditions; regularly exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.
- Must have flexibility to work evenings and weekend hours and the willingness to work overtime as necessary.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Move heavy equipment and operate power tools lift up to 50 pounds go up and down stairs perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Must have agility and dexterity to work in small spaces on ladders or elevated platforms.
- The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No - Travel Required
- If YES list type and approximate percentage: None
- Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties (YES/NO): No
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
