Maintenance and Repair Worker

Pittsburg State University•Pittsburg, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance and Repair Worker at Pittsburg State University is responsible for managing general repairs, maintenance needs, and housekeeping tasks for Housing & Residence Life buildings, equipment, and other property. Key duties include performing various maintenance tasks, troubleshooting routine issues, installing and maintaining fixtures, and operating cleaning equipment. A significant portion of the role involves daily cleaning of public areas, restrooms, and student rooms/apartments, as well as assisting with event setups, campus preparations for hazardous weather, and inventory management. The position requires working overtime when needed and being available for after-hours emergency call-ins.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two years of related maintenance and repair experience
Prior experience operating equipment
Satisfactory criminal background check
Satisfactory sex offender check

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance tasks such as operating power tools, electrical instruments, repair and replace switches, receptacles, ballasts, photocells, light bulbs, tubes, exit lights, and basic plumbing parts and fixtures
Troubleshoot and diagnose routine maintenance issues and escalate complex issues 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 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
Perform daily cleaning of all public areas in housing facilities, including the community room, office area, community kitchen, lobby area, public restrooms, hallways, laundry rooms and other public areas as specified in facilities
Vacuum rug daily and spot clean as needed
Clean other floor surfaces daily; mop or sweep
Clean windows, as needed
Dust and polish furniture
Clean kitchen area daily including the stove, microwave, sinks and floors
Empty and clean wastebaskets daily
Clean and disinfect drinking fountain daily
Remove black marks from floors and walls daily
Damp mop or vacuum office area and entrance to lobby as needed
Clean laundry rooms, including washers and dryers inside and out
Clean dryer filters
Clean basement and recreation areas, kitchens, and utility rooms, including keeping supplies neat and well stocked
Maintain cleaning tools and supplies in designated areas
Dust mop or vacuum halls daily, spot clean hallway and lounge carpet; damp mop spills, wax floors as needed, shampoo carpets as needed
Spot clean walls, clean doors and door glass
Strip and wax floors as needed in any area
Turn in work orders for maintenance daily
Report damages to Area Coordinator, supervisor and complete incident reports
Clean interior and exterior stairs, stairwells, patios or breezeways, which are swept or dust mopped daily and wet-mopped at least once each week or more often if needed
Vacuum walk off mats at entrances
Spot clean stairway walls
Dust stair or breezeway handrails and windowsills daily
Clean windows on stairs, patios, washed as needed
Clean area outside of entrance, include cleaning outdoor mats, porch area, trash from entrance, clean outside doors
Maintain outside areas to sidewalks in all seasons, including cleaning snow and ice from these areas
Perform daily cleaning of public bathroom and all areas related to bathroom
Clean and fill soap dish and dispenser daily
Clean hand dryers daily
Sweep, scrub and disinfect floors daily
Clean restroom walls daily and deep cleaned once each week or as needed
Empty trash and sanitary napkin disposal containers and replace liners daily
Replenish toilet tissue daily
Clean doors/stalls to include handles and brass or other faceplates
Clean student rooms and apartments throughout the year, including all surfaces in the rooms or apartments; floors, walls, furniture, closets, blinds, windows, screens, etc. in preparation for a student to occupy a space
Assist with the cleaning of all buildings, student rooms and apartments at the close of each semester
Responsible for moving furniture and setting up rooms to appropriate layouts and specifications
Maintain security of equipment, supplies, keys, and student property when working in student space
Wash and dry Housing & Residence Life linens and bath items
Assist in cleaning the family student apartments throughout the year, including walls, floors, blinds, kitchen, and bathrooms
During the summer, clean student rooms, apartments and work to have the entire buildings cleaned and ready for the fall semester
Thoroughly clean student rooms and apartments to include windows, cabinets, drawers, mattresses, springs, furniture, and stripping, scrubbing, and waxing of floors
Complete cleaning tasks within established schedules and deadlines
Follow cleaning schedule for each apartment and/or clean bathrooms and kitchen areas to the above specifications as specified in routine schedule
Ensure proper cleaning supplies are on hand
Maintain custodial closets for building supplies
Keep storage areas clean of unneeded items
Report to supervisor when items need to be re-ordered
Handle cleaning supplies in safe manner
Attend training sessions and meetings as requested
Report incidents or damages to appropriate personnel
Assist in stocking buildings with supplies for housekeepers
Assist with moving furniture and setting up rooms to appropriate layouts and specifications
Participate in the cleaning of on campus housing facilities upon request, including during summer camps and conference transitions
Monitor trash dumpsters and assist with clean-up
Assist with snow/ice removal as determined by supervisor/housing leadership