Maintenance Craftsman

College of Eastern IdahoIdaho Falls, ID
Onsite

About The Position

The successful candidate performs semi-skilled duties in the operation, maintenance, and repair of buildings and related facilities and systems.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of heating and cooling system maintenance and repair
  • Experience performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair involving carpentry, plumbing, electrical and general building maintenance trades work
  • Experience using and maintaining tools and equipment normally associated with carpentry, mechanics, plumbing, and electrical work
  • Incumbent must reside in Idaho (Currently CEI doesn’t sponsor Visas)

Nice To Haves

  • Some positions require a valid regular driver's license and/or a commercial driver's license (CDL) with special endorsements
  • Bilingual (Spanish)

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair panels, circuits, wiring, receptacles, and switches
  • Replaces motors, fans, lights, starters, ballasts, and auxiliary heat systems
  • Repair extension cords
  • Change light bulbs
  • Assist journeyman electricians in new installations
  • Maintain and repair faucets, sinks, drains, toilets, tubs, water heaters, and water service and drain lines
  • Unplug drain systems, repair leaks, and install washers
  • Cut and thread or sweats pipe
  • Repair steam traps and pipes on heat systems
  • Assist journeyman plumbers in the installation and remodeling of plumbing systems
  • Build partitions and walls, install windows, door frames, stairways, and railings
  • Hang doors
  • Repair damaged wall surfaces
  • Sand and refinish hardwood floors
  • Build and set forms and pour and finish concrete
  • Build fences and gates
  • Maintain and repair heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems
  • Monitor boiler room by reading gauges for pressure and records in the logbook
  • Check and repair leaks in heating/cooling systems
  • Replace thermostats, control and zone valves, and powerheads
  • Change/wash filters
  • Conduct preventive maintenance on building devices and systems
  • Operate equipment such as mowers, forklifts, tractors, snowplows, saws, jointers, sweepers, and presses
  • Maintain hand and power tools associated with mechanics, carpentry, electrical plumbing, and general building maintenance
  • Patch and repair roofs
  • Install door and lock hardware
  • Move furniture
  • Paint walls and woodwork
  • Maintain, patch and repair concrete and asphalt
  • Haul debris to dump
  • Weld using arc, acetylene, or similar type equipment
  • Replace broken windows
  • Shovel snow
  • Repair and maintain Health Professions Program's miscellaneous items such as; scales, lifts, and wheelchairs
  • Assist other maintenance staff performing generally related duties
  • Responds to emergency callbacks
  • May perform duties in the organization, operation, and minor maintenance and repair of equipment such as mowers, tractors, trailers, pickups
  • May install and maintain signs
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Affordable Health Plans: With three medical plan options, you can select healthcare coverage that best meets your needs.
  • Earn sick leave with no accrual limit starting day one.
  • Staff accrue vacation leave starting at 15 days a year with a tiered system (Faculty excluded from vacation leave).
  • Retirement Savings: Faculty and exempt staff are enrolled in the Fidelity 401 (a)plan. Non-exempt or vested employees are enrolled in the PERSI base plan.
  • Life Insurance: no-cost coverage for you and your dependents with the option to add more.
  • Educational Savings: Significant tuition fee discounts for qualifying employees and their dependents.
  • Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy local discounts on cell plans, movie tickets, gyms, and more.
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