Maintenance Craftsman Senior, Auxiliary Services (2650)

Idaho State University

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho State University is hiring a Maintenance Craftsman Senior for Auxiliary Services at its Pocatello main campus. This on-campus role performs skilled trade work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of buildings, facilities, and related systems. The position is not eligible for remote work or new visa sponsorship; candidates with valid U.S. work authorization may be considered. The work includes facility maintenance across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and other building systems. The employee also conducts preventive maintenance, operates maintenance equipment, performs specialized fabrication and mechanical repairs, responds to emergency call-backs, and may function as a leadworker for other maintenance staff. Auxiliary Services frequently staffs events outside the typical workday, including evenings and weekends. The position works year-round and is classified staff.

Requirements

Good knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and general building maintenance.
Some knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems maintenance and building codes.
Experience performing skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and building-maintenance repair.
Experience using and maintaining tools and equipment associated with carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, and electrical work.
Experience reading blueprints and schematics.
Valid standard driver's license.
For the Pocatello campus, ability to successfully complete a physical exam including cardiopulmonary function testing and chest x-ray, and a respirator fit test.
Ability to work in all weather conditions and in and around confined spaces.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing approximately 90 pounds, bend, stoop, shovel, and climb ladders.
Valid U.S. work authorization; the position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair electrical panels, circuits, wiring, fixtures, motors, fans, lighting, and related systems; install communication cable and telephone lines and assist journeyman electricians with installations.
Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures, water and drain lines, domestic, irrigation, and sprinkler systems; clear drains and sewers; work on pipes, steam systems, and preventive plumbing maintenance; assist journeyman plumbers with installation and remodeling.
Perform carpentry work, including installing tile and flooring, repairing roofs and walls, reglazing windows, building walls, partitions, benches, decks, tables, fences, and gates, interpreting drawings, and pouring and finishing concrete.
Maintain and repair HVAC equipment and related systems, including controls, piping, coils, motors, belts, ductwork, and dampers; repair fire alarm and pumping systems.
Conduct preventive maintenance on building devices and systems and operate equipment used in building maintenance and repair.
Design and fabricate specialized parts and equipment; weld, repair, and fabricate brackets and fixtures; rebuild motors and perform mechanical maintenance.
Lay brick, stone, and block; remove debris; and repair appliances.
Respond to emergency call-backs.
Function as a leadworker over other maintenance staff and assist with general related trade duties.
Staff Auxiliary Services events that may occur during evenings and weekends.