Housing Maintenance Inspector - University Housing

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign•Urbana, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

University Housing provides an essential element of the Illinois experience, with hundreds of employees across seven units working together to build and maintain safe, healthy and welcoming homes for our residents. We value the many diverse voices, opinions, experiences and identities of the Illinois community, and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into each of our interactions, programs and decisions. With 26 residence halls, three apartment complexes, nine dining locations, multiple storage facilities, miles of sidewalk, a quad and so much more to care for - our Facilities team has its hands full. University Housing Facilities include maintenance, facility planning, engineering, interior design and building service. For more information regarding employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment website at University Housing Recruitment . Job Summary Inspects buildings, grounds, and all related building systems within University Housing to identify maintenance needs and support safe facility operations. Prepare and monitor work orders, maintain key and lock systems, and coordinate maintenance and repair activities with Housing crafts and trades staff. All University Housing staff foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment within University Housing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year (12 months) of experience in construction work or in the operation of electrical and mechanical building equipment.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year (12 months) of experience designing locks systems, building lock cores and cutting keys or managing key systems.
Knowledge of building maintenance, construction methods, materials, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of facilities.
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, temperature control, and fire protection systems.
Ability to inspect facilities and equipment, identify maintenance needs, and recommend corrective actions.
Ability to coordinate work activities, establish priorities, and maintain accurate records and documentation.
Ability to analyze information, make decisions, and solve problems effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with residents, staff, contractors, and campus partners.
Ability to use computers, computerized building systems, and software applications related to maintenance operations and recordkeeping.
Working knowledge of key systems, lock cores, key cutting, and key management systems.

Responsibilities

Inspects buildings, equipment, and grounds and identifies and reports any maintenance issues and/or necessary repairs.
Inspects Housing units for defective and missing items such as door hardware, glass, tile, paint, light fixtures, etc.
Inspects and maintains life safety equipment including recharging fire extinguishers, cleaning and replacing smoke detectors, operating a computer-based fire alarm system, and inspecting standpipes, sprinkler heads and other fire extinguishing systems.
Inspects and maintains building exteriors and grounds including interior lighting systems, on-site utilities, drains, gutters and downspouts, masonry, siding, windows, and doors.
Inspects and makes minor adjustments to kitchen equipment.
Inspects and coordinates repairs for food service equipment such as freezers, coolers, dish machines, conveyors, grills, ovens, steam cookers, dispensers, and slicers.
Prepares, issues, and monitors work orders for building maintenance and repair.
With direction from supervisor develop priorities and the coordination of work with appropriate Housing crafts and trades staff.
Maintain related records and documentation.
Inspects, adjusts, and builds locks; cuts and maintains building keys and access/security codes. This may include changing lock cores, recombinating locks, cutting keys and maintaining key inventories.
Maintains electrical and mechanical building equipment.
Conducts ongoing inspection of building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, refrigeration, temperature control, plumbing and fire protection systems for proper operation. This may include lubrication and changing of belts replacing filters and performing other maintenance as required.
Reads and checks gauges, meters, and thermometers to control temperature and humidity levels.
Maintains electronic and paper logs as required.
Operates electrical and mechanical equipment using manual, electronic or computer-based control, to maintain proper lighting, temperature and humidity level.
Maintains stock of repair parts and participates in making necessary purchases as required.
Maintains an inventory of equipment and replacement parts.
Performs other duties as assigned.