Technician, General Maintenance

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906 WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16293 students and nearly 2612 faculty and staff employees.

Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students faculty and staff to become effective scholars contributors and leaders in our ever-evolving communities.

Located 65 miles north of Nashville TN and just over 100 miles south of Louisville KY WKUs main campus is in Bowling Green KY - a city with approximately 70000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green and people from 35 nationalities call our community home.

Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKUs strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays vacation and sick leave and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at Description:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs general plumbing repair to include installing maintaining and repairing valves faucets traps and other sanitary fixtures as well as maintaining piping systems by opening clogged drains and replacing washers on leaky faucets
• Performs routine preventative maintenance to the interior of buildings such as installing/changing various lamps and ballasts in building light fixtures and laying floor tile and installing ceiling tile to ensure the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate
• Performs general carpentry work in the maintenance of buildings roofs stairways partitions doors door locks windows and screens
• Uses tools ranging from common hand and power tools such as hammers hoists saws drills and wrenches to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices to repair replace and reassemble equipment
• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them checking blueprints repair manuals or parts catalogs as necessary.
• Assemble install or repair wiring electrical or electronic components pipe systems plumbing machinery or equipment as well as locates and corrects power failures and short circuits
• Inspect drives motors and belts check fluid levels replace filters or perform other maintenance actions following checklists
• Efficient and timely use of the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) program and ability to record type and cost of maintenance or repair work
• Performs maintenance and repair to facility furnishes and furniture.
• Promotes safe work practices within team and across campus
• Operates University vehicles
• Overtime hours may be required during emergencies openings closings special events
• Other duties as assigned

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains excellent communication/customer service with Building Coordinators and all other DFM team members
• Communicates bi-laterally with other maintenance teams central trades groups as well as other DFM team members to coordinate work activities between groups
• Performs any other general maintenance functions including housekeeping landscaping and related duties as required
• Maintains cleanliness and order of job sites mechanical rooms and any storage space ensuring safety codes are met if required
• Responsible for security proper care and upkeep of all equipment and materials used in the course of completing assigned tasks including tools machinery and vehicles
• Performs other duties during routine work preventative maintenance and special projects as assigned
• Participates in the emergency call-in rotation as requested

Knowledge and Skills Essential for Success

• Ability to assess work activity hazards and risks read and/or form a safety plan to eliminate and/or mitigate the work risks and hazards and ability to conduct the work safely within the appropriate safety plan.
• Mechanical & operational knowledge of all machines & tools related to the carpentry electrical plumbing and HVAC fields
• Ability to perform intermediate level ofgeneral maintenance repairs
• Installation skills for installing equipment machines wiring or programs to meet specifications
• Troubleshooting skills to determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
• Skill to repair machines or systems using the needed tools
• Skill to perform routine maintenance on equipment and determine when and what kind of maintenance is needed
• Basic computer skills to access/send emails and perform data entry into the maintenance work order system
• Active listening skills by giving full attention to what other people are saying taking time to understand the points being made asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Should be able to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to monitor and assess performance of yourself to make improvements or take corrective action
• Ability to talk to others and convey information effectively
• Ability to manage ones own time effectively and efficiently
• Must be familiar with and have experience in the use of radio protocol
• Ability to work effectively in a service-oriented environment subject to frequently changing priorities.
• Ability to work well individually and as a team member
• Being reliable responsible dependable and able to fulfill obligations
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with peers customers public etc.
• Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations
• Possess basic computer skills familiar with web/internet navigation and willingness to learn and utilize new technology- based products as applicable
• Adhere with University policies and regulations

Physical Abilities Required

• Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor which includes heavy lifting carrying up to 50 lbs. as well as standing walking reaching carrying stooping and kneeling use hands to grip/move objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climbing or balancing stooping kneeling crouching or crawling; talking or hearing and smelling
• Ability to work near moving mechanical parts being exposed to fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals extreme cold extreme heat risk of electrical shock and vibration
• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
• Must be able to wear protective eye wear gloves ear wear and top of head during work times for ones safety as the task dictates

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• At least five years related equivalent work experience in a related trade
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky drivers license without serious violations in order to meet WKUs insurance requirements

Hourly Rate: $20.20

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Revised 1992 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race color ethnicity national origin creed religion political belief sex sexual orientation gender identity/expression marital status age uniformed services veteran status genetic information pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation report a complaint or ask questions regarding WKUs Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040) please contact Ms. Ena Demir Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at or by phone at . Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the Universitys response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKUs website.

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The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system:

• Resume

You will receive email confirmation that your submission has been received. The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received.