Maintenance Repair Worker (Assistant, Maintenance, or Master Level)

University of Akron • Akron, OH

6d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

This position may be filled at the Assistant Maintenance Repair Worker, Maintenance Repair Worker, or Master Maintenance Repair Worker level, based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated competencies. The employee installs, maintains, repairs, inspects, troubleshoots, and replaces campus buildings, structures, facilities, equipment, and related systems. Work may involve carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, masonry, concrete, painting, welding, and sheet metal.

The complexity of assignments, independent judgment, and leadership responsibilities increase by classification level. At the Master level, employees may serve as team leads, plan and assign work, review work quality, train and mentor employees, and coordinate maintenance activities and projects. Applicants will be considered for the level that best aligns with their qualifications and do not need to apply separately for each level.

The regular shift is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The schedule may change according to University needs or the shift line-up process, and overtime or call-ins may be mandatory when needed. This is a union position represented by the Communication Workers of America (CWA); salary determination is subject to the CWA Collective Bargaining Agreement. Final classification and compensation depend on qualifications and experience. Work is expected to be performed in Ohio.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Assistant level: valid driver’s license.
• Assistant level: completion of a one-year UA or other State Approved Sponsored Apprenticeship Program for Trade, or at least two years of trades experience.
• Assistant level: basic knowledge of general building maintenance, repair methods, tools, equipment, and materials; ability to learn and perform routine maintenance and repair tasks, safely use hand and power tools, follow instructions and safety procedures, identify maintenance concerns, and work effectively with others.
• Maintenance Repair Worker level: completion of a two-year UA or other State Approved Sponsored Apprenticeship Program for grade, or at least five years of trades experience.
• Maintenance Repair Worker level: valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Maintenance Repair Worker level: working knowledge of building maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance practices, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and related building systems; ability to perform a variety of tasks independently, troubleshoot routine problems, use tools and equipment effectively, maintain records, and coordinate work with other trades.
• Master level: completion of a three-year UA or other State Approved Sponsored Apprenticeship Program for Trade, or at least eight years of trades experience.
• Master level: valid Ohio Driver’s License and Journeyman’s Certification.
• Master level: comprehensive knowledge of skilled building maintenance, repair, preventive maintenance, and related building systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, welding, and sheet metal; ability to diagnose and resolve complex maintenance issues independently, select appropriate repair methods and materials, exercise sound judgment, organize and prioritize work, and guide less-experienced employees.
• Ability to lift 80 pounds without assistance and to bend, crouch, and lift.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolding and work on rooftops.
• Applicants must submit an online application and resume by the posting deadline.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, inspect, troubleshoot, and replace campus buildings, structures, facilities, equipment, and related systems.
• Perform maintenance and repair work involving carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, masonry, concrete, painting, welding, and sheet metal.
• Perform work with a level of complexity, independent judgment, troubleshooting, planning, and coordination appropriate to the employee’s classification.
• At the Master level, serve in a team lead capacity, plan and assign work, review work quality, train and mentor employees, and coordinate maintenance activities and projects as applicable.
• At the Maintenance Repair Worker and Master levels, provide guidance to nonexempt staff through general scheduling, task assignment, and monitoring others’ work as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED