Facilities Maintenance General

Eastern Michigan University•Ypsilanti, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform basic and semi-complex routine facilities repairs and preventative maintenance tasks, routine and heavy cleaning, and upkeep of University buildings, facilities, and grounds. Organize and coordinate the Physical Plant Operation's work order system for assigned areas. The role includes routine repair work, custodial and grounds maintenance, operating equipment and vehicles, snow and ice removal, moving materials, completing basic preventive maintenance, reporting hazards or equipment issues, and preparing work and service records. Work is at the Main Campus, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM, at 100% appointment. The listed salary is $25.09 an hour or $52,188.86 annually.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, interpret instructions, and perform basic arithmetic.
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
At least two years of documented experience within the last six years in directly related maintenance activities.
At least one year of experience planning and coordinating general and preventive maintenance within an elementary school building or comparable environment.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, and methods used in grounds and building maintenance.
Ability to meet departmental standards of reasonable personal hygiene.
Ability to perform heavy, physically active work involving frequent walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders up to 15 feet and perform work assignments.
Valid Michigan chauffeur's license and forklift certification within 120 days.
Successful medical clearance following a physical exam administered by the employer's designated physician to determine ability to perform essential job functions.
One year of documented grounds maintenance experience, including use of riding mowers and truck-mounted snow plows.
Demonstrated proficiency in planning work projects.
Demonstrated proficiency with hand and power tools.
Demonstrated proficiency in performing routine maintenance tasks.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of cleaning techniques and operation of custodial equipment is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform routine carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and minor painting repairs inside and outside facilities, following established procedures.
Operate and adjust hand and motorized equipment and vehicles, including rollers, mowers, vacuums, auto-scrubbers, extractors, buffers, power washers, sweepers, weed wipes, tractors, loaders, and trucks.
Clean, dust, polish, and maintain floors, walls, lavatories, fixtures, furniture, windows, and stairways using hand and powered equipment.
Empty waste containers and collect, haul, and dispose of refuse inside and outside buildings.
Stock and maintain inventories of supplies and equipment according to instructions.
Install and maintain campus plants, trees, and grasses using hand and powered equipment.
Maintain campus streets, walks, parking lots, and other external facilities.
Remove snow and ice by sanding, salting, sweeping, chopping, shoveling, or operating snow-removal vehicles and equipment.
Construct, install, dismantle, and maintain traffic and pedestrian control aids and signs.
Move and transport furniture, supplies, equipment, and machinery; load and unload trucks as assigned.
Report damage, malfunctions, irregularities, and potential hazards involving buildings, grounds, equipment, vehicles, or supplies to a supervisor.
Perform and record basic preventive maintenance, such as checking mechanical-room systems, oiling machinery, changing filters, and recording temperatures.
Submit work orders for trades.
Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended.
Perform related departmental duties as required.