Maintenance and Repair Worker

Pittsburg State University•Pittsburg, KS

5d•$16 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a Maintenance and Repair Worker in the Housing Maintenance department. The primary function of the Maintenance and Repair Worker is to manage general repairs and other maintenance needs for Housing & Residence Life buildings, equipment, and other property. Duties and Responsibilities of Position 50% - Maintenance Duties and Support Perform maintenance tasks such as operating power tools, electrical instruments, repairs and replaces switches, receptacles, ballasts, photocells, light bulbs, tubes, exit lights, and basic plumbing parts and fixtures Troubleshoot and diagnose problems or report problems to appropriate personnel Install, uninstall, and provide upkeep to signs, equipment and other fixtures Handle pressure washers, and other cleaning equipment to sanitize equipment and facilities Replace non-functional light bulbs and provide maintenance to electrical controls and switches Set-up, break-down, and sanitize facilities, furniture, and equipment for campus events Carry out safety inspections on emergency equipment Assist with preparing the campus for hazardous weather conditions Work overtime when needed and be available for after-hours emergency call-ins Other miscellaneous duties as needed 40% - Custodian Duties and Support Assist in stocking buildings with supplies for housekeepers Assist with moving furniture and setting up rooms to appropriate layouts and specifications Support Housing & Residence Life custodial staff with the maintenance of outside areas, including sidewalks, stairs, and ramps Participate in the cleaning of on campus housing facilities upon request, including during summer camps and conference transitions Assist in tracking custodial supplies and inventory. Report to supervisor when items need to be re-ordered. Clean carpets and maintain other flooring surfaces Monitor trash dumpsters and assist with clean-up Assist with snow/ice removal as determined by supervisor 10% - Other Duties as Assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two years of related maintenance and repair experience
Prior experience operating equipment

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance tasks such as operating power tools, electrical instruments, repairs and replaces switches, receptacles, ballasts, photocells, light bulbs, tubes, exit lights, and basic plumbing parts and fixtures
Troubleshoot and diagnose problems or report problems to appropriate personnel
Install, uninstall, and provide upkeep to signs, equipment and other fixtures
Handle pressure washers, and other cleaning equipment to sanitize equipment and facilities
Replace non-functional light bulbs and provide maintenance to electrical controls and switches
Set-up, break-down, and sanitize facilities, furniture, and equipment for campus events
Carry out safety inspections on emergency equipment
Assist with preparing the campus for hazardous weather conditions
Work overtime when needed and be available for after-hours emergency call-ins
Assist in stocking buildings with supplies for housekeepers
Assist with moving furniture and setting up rooms to appropriate layouts and specifications
Support Housing & Residence Life custodial staff with the maintenance of outside areas, including sidewalks, stairs, and ramps
Participate in the cleaning of on campus housing facilities upon request, including during summer camps and conference transitions
Assist in tracking custodial supplies and inventory.
Report to supervisor when items need to be re-ordered.
Clean carpets and maintain other flooring surfaces
Monitor trash dumpsters and assist with clean-up
Assist with snow/ice removal as determined by supervisor
Other miscellaneous duties as needed