Facilities Maintenance General

Eastern Michigan University•Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform basic and semi-complex routine facilities repairs and preventative maintenance, 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 position is in the Facilities Department, within Custodial Services, in the Business and Finance Division, at the Main Campus.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, interpret instructions, and perform basic arithmetic.
High school diploma or an 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 preventative 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 for reasonable personal hygiene.
Ability to perform physically active, heavy work involving frequent walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
Ability to perform routine lifting of 50 pounds and occasional lifting of 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.
Physical examination by the employer's designated physician and successful medical clearance to determine ability to perform essential job functions.
One year of documented grounds-maintenance experience, including 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.

Responsibilities

Perform routine carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and/or minor painting repairs according to established procedures, both inside and outside facilities.
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, wall surfaces, lavatories, fixtures, furniture, windows, and stairways using hand and power equipment.
Empty waste containers and collect, haul, and dispose of refuse inside and outside buildings.
Stock and maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment according to specific instructions.
Install and maintain campus plants, trees, and grasses using hand and power equipment.
Maintain campus streets, walks, parking lots, and other external facilities.
Remove snow and ice as assigned using sanding, salting, sweeping, chopping, shoveling, and/or 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 preventative maintenance, such as checking specified mechanical-room systems, oiling machinery, changing filters, and recording temperatures.
Submit work orders for trades.
Prepare records and service reports documenting materials and time expended.
Perform related departmental duties as required.