Transportation Facilities Support

Boise State University • Boise, ID

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing electronic devices and other equipment, as well as maintaining parking lots and surfaces. The role is identified as a "Campus Security Authority (CSA)" per the Clery Act, requiring reporting of crimes and annual training. Boise State University’s Department of Public Safety, which includes Parking & Transportation, Emergency Management, and Public Safety Systems, offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and meaningful work. The department supports team members in all aspects of their lives, encouraging time for family or education.

Requirements

• Diagnosing and making repairs to basic electronic components.
• Making mechanical repairs and minor repairs to small engines.
• Operating power tools, including air compressors and hammer drills.
• Using standard hand tools, including drills, screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, saws, and files.
• Using word processing and spreadsheet computer software.
• A current and valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating power tools, including air compressors and hammer drills
• Experience using standard hand tools, including drills, screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, saws, and files
• Willingness to: perform duties associated with commercial cleaning, including operating industrial-type cleaning equipment such as high-speed buffers and vacuum cleaners; cleaning restrooms and similar facilities; moving heavy items such as tables, chairs, and bleachers; and repairing the equipment and related devices you operate.

Responsibilities

• Ensures customer service for the entire Department and campus community.
• Engages in Departmental problem-solving for organizational issues; makes recommendations for departmental efficiencies and advancement.
• Plans and coordinates a variety of special administrative projects and assignments.
• Renews job knowledge by reading professional journals, participating in education opportunities, and belonging to professional organizations.
• Represents the Department and the Division in select working groups, committees, and partnerships, both internal and external to the University.
• Performs daily/weekly routine cleaning in garages, including but not limited to: cleaning, sanitizing, dusting, washing multiple surfaces, sweeping, and mopping.
• Sanitizes and cleans furniture, woodwork, walls, windows, and glass items.
• Cleans shades and covers on light fixtures.
• Removes waste and debris.
• Selects products and compounds for cleaning jobs and applies them according to procedures or manufacturers’ specifications.
• Washes windows; removes and prepares draperies for cleaning.
• Orders and maintains supplies for custodial closets and stocks custodial closets.
• Performs preventive maintenance, including the use of snow blowers, hysters, airlift platforms, dollies, and carts; uses specialized sweepers; replaces belts, brushes, and bearings; verifies doors are locked, and lights and appliances are off; reports fire hazards and other emergencies.
• Performs a variety of duties to help ensure facilities operate smoothly. This may include setting up for special events, moving furniture and similar heavy items; setting up and climbing ladders; shoveling snow from walkways.
• Maintains and repairs electronic devices such as pay-per-space units and gate boxes.
• Performs the preparation and painting of surfaces, lines out, stripes parking areas, and paints curbs.
• Monitors and reports on unsafe conditions in parking lots.
• Clears debris and power washes parking surfaces.
• Operates and performs repair and maintenance on strippers and snow plows.
• Operates jackhammers, welding units, portable power packs, and striping machines.
• Maintains lot components such as signs, poles, and wheel blocks.
• Uses hand tools such as drills, screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, saws, files, and punches.
• Keeps tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Cleans and maintains shuttle stop shelters across campus and reports any damage or repairs needed to the shelters.
• Assist with snow removal, including early mornings to ensure campus safety.
• Assist with winter maintenance as assigned.
• Assist with summer maintenance, including parking lot maintenance and painting in parking lots.
• May perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• University is closed between Christmas and New Year's (requires use of 3 vacation days)
• Between 12-24 annual paid vacation days for full-time Professional and Classified staff, depending on position type and years of service
• 9.27% University contribution to your ORP retirement fund (Professional and Faculty employees)
• 11.96% University contribution to your PERSI retirement fund (Classified employees)
• Excellent medical, dental, and other health-related insurance coverage
• Tuition fee waiver benefits for employees, spouses, and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed