General Maintenance

Stephens College•Columbia, MO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The General Maintenance position is responsible for performing a variety of carpentry tasks, including repairing, constructing, painting, and installing materials to support maintenance and building operations. This role involves reviewing and interpreting blueprints, preparing materials, installing and repairing materials, cleaning worksites, completing work orders, assisting with training, ordering materials, and maintaining up-to-date information about the department and university. Additionally, the position includes preparing surfaces for painting, mixing paints, applying coatings, and cleaning equipment, all while following safety procedures for hazardous materials and personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High School graduate, or equivalent, and/or 1 - 2 years' experience in related field.
Ability to work accurately with figures, measurements and tools.
Ability to read and interpret sketches/drawings and to interpret verbal or written requests from end users.
Missouri Class E valid driver's license with a good driving record. Class E license may be obtained within 30 days of hiring
Ability to work nights and weekends, if needed.
Will be part of on call rotation.
Daily lifting tools 10-30 lbs
Frequent lifting concrete and brick materials up to 80 lbs
Frequent lifting of all office furniture and residence hall furniture.
Frequent lifting shelves, hardware, etc. to install fixtures, tiles, shelves, etc.
Continuous standing; kneeling; stooping; turning knobs and levers
Continuous operating equipment accurately by holding it steady while vibrating, adjusting guides and measures to ensure the desired cut and judging when the material meets specifications.

Responsibilities

Constructs, erects, installs and repairs structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, wallboard, brick, masonry, tile and concrete using carpenter's hand tools and power tools, in compliance with local building codes.
Work involves structures/fixtures such as roofs, tiles, window frames, air vent frames, cabinets, ceiling tiles, countertops, glass, blinds, screens, doors, subfloors, floors, molding, benches, playground equipment, stairs, bleachers, walls, manhole masonry, shelves, paneling, snow removal and other duties as assigned.
Reviews and interpret blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine the type of material required and the dimensions of the item to be constructed.
Prepares materials needed by measuring, cutting, shaping and sanding; according to the specifications, using tools such as table saw, radial saw, router, drill press, miter saw, air powered hammer, lathe, sander, shaper, bench grinder, rulers, screw drivers, hammers, nails and caulking.
Installs and repairs materials at the site using tools such as drills, hammers, nails, screwdrivers, trowels, grout, glass sealer, ladders, etc. as specified by plans or the user.
Cleans the worksite of dust and debris.
Completes work orders by indicating the number of work hours and the amount of materials associated with each job.
Assists with training and instructing new employees and carpenter helpers.
Orders and picks up appropriate materials to complete assigned task.
Communicates openly and recognizes contributions of co-workers and supervisor.
Pursues professional development to keep pace with demands for services and information, including maintaining up to date information about the department and university.
Prepares surfaces for painting/coating by: patching plaster/drywall; finishing drywall; pressure cleaning; sanding; scraping; or using other methods to remove peeling paint or material adhering to surfaces; cut glass and install; sealing/caulking/glazing of windows; using cleaning solutions to clean surfaces or to remove old finishes; placing drop cloths over shrubbery, furniture, or floors.
Mixes and/or blends paints to match colors.
Arranges and assembles scaffolding units and/or ladders at the site.
Applies coatings of paint, wallpaper, stain, polyurethane, rust proofing agent, etc. using brushes (synthetic and natural), rollers with varying thicknesses of roller naps and with extension handles up to 16 ft
Cleans brushes, rollers and equipment by using soap or other solvents.
Leaves work area clean and orderly.
Follows safety procedures in the use and disposal of hazardous materials, and the use of personal protective equipment.
Performs and completes other duties as assigned by the supervisor.