Senior General Maintenance Spec

Required Education: High School diploma or GED AND:

• 36 months basic maintenance activities such as equipment repair electrical plumbing HVAC carpentry and landscape.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to compose original written reports
• Ability to train and direct others conduct interviews
• Uses tools or equipment with expertise
• Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions
• Ability to update written records including computerized records
• Read and understand complex written materials such as blueprints metrics or technical manuals

Certifications:

• Valid Oklahoma Drivers License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Physical:
  • Climbing ladders working at heights.
  • Shoveling snow from doorways and sidewalks.
  • Lifting and carrying loads up to 100 lbs.
  • Prolonged standing and walking.
  • Working with insulation such as fiberglass.
  • Climbing stairs including carrying while climbing.
  • Excessive stooping and bending.
• Environmental:
  • Painting and exposure to chemicals associated with paint.
  • Exposure to odors.
  • Exposure to disagreeable tasks or conditions.
  • Working in very tight areas/cramped enclosures.
  • Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
  • Work may involve night weekend shift or overtime work.
  • May be designated as an essential position during emergency closures.
  • May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies.

Department Preferences:

• Prior dental equipment repair and maintenance helpful

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Performs a variety of duties involving routine maintenance and repair to facilities under minimal supervision in areas such as electrical plumbing HVAC dental equipment paint and carpentry and is a lead to others performing similar duties. Performs work requiring independent judgment planning coordinating and prioritizing of efforts.

Duties:

• Plans organizes assigns and reviews the maintenance work of unskilled and semi-skilled workers.
• Ensures that adequate supplies materials and equipment are available for projects and workload.
• Performs maintenance duties such as basic plumbing electrical heating air conditioning dental equipment maintenance and repair paint carpentry and landscape activities.
• Identifies emergency repairs beyond his/her skill level and that of his/her team members in order to summon on-call assistance using defined procedures.
• Has regular contact with University representatives customers and outside vendors and agencies to gather and disseminate a wide variety of information.
• Performs minor equipment repair to dental equipment or dispatches more complex repairs to approved vendors.
• Completes required forms and logs.
• Performs tasks using small hand tools and power equipment.
• May recommend building or equipment repair or equipment or tool replacement to management.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.