Maintenance
- Employer
- Lindenwood University
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 28, 2019
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities Management & Physical Plant
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Job title: Maintenance
Department: Operations
Evaluation group: Staff
FLSA status: Non-exempt
Location: St. Charles, MO
Reports to: Assistant Director, Facilities
Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing light and heavy duty maintenance duties as directed.
Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Job Responsibilities
- Maintain buildings and facilities
- Perform periodic maintenance as directed
- Maintain and repair residential electrical and plumbing systems
- Perform preventive maintenance on equipment including hvac systems
Service Orientation
- Maintain all tools and equipment
- Maintain uniforms and personal appearance
Communication, Collaboration, and Teamwork
- Collaborate with others when necessary to accomplish assigned tasks
- Communicate additional needs to management
- Take direction from supervisors without complaint
- Maintain radio communication with management and staff at all times
Planning, Organizing, and Accountability
- Keep maintenance areas clean and organized
- Log time and work performed through proper work order system.
Initiative, Problem-Solving, and Decision Making
- Adhere strictly to safety standards and practices
- Utilize all available skills to find, troubleshoot, and repair issues that would otherwise be detrimental to University owned property
Support the Mission of the University
- Support the mission of the university and serve as an ambassador of the university.
Job may require other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications – Required qualifications to effectively perform the job. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. (Additional requirements may be designated by position.)
- High School diploma or equivalent is preferred
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must have 2 or more years’ experience in maintenance or construction related fields, including a considerable knowledge of common practices, tools, equipment, and materials used
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.
- Must have good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to execute multiple tasks according to specifications.
- Must have strong professional integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to use good judgment, think critically, and communicate effectively.
- Must have experience operating and maintaining equipment and hand-powered tools.
- Must be able to demonstrate above average knowledge of construction practices, electricity, and plumbing.
Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
- University campus grounds indoors and outdoors
- Exposure to all types of weather and extreme temperatures
- Must have reliable vehicle for on campus transportation.
Physical Abilities - Activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Must be able to traverse the campus in all weather conditions and work in extreme temperatures.
- Position requires the ability to stand, squat, reach and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to stand and walk continuously through shift.
- Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
- Must be able to report to work during emergencies, unless otherwise notified.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Must be able to report to campus within one hour when on call.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to education programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated to providing a positive discrimination-free educational work environment.
Company
Founded in 1832, Lindenwood is a dynamic four-year institution dedicated to excellence in higher education. Our historic campus is situated in the heart of Saint Charles, Mo., a growing community of more than 65,000 just west of St. Louis.
Lindenwood University is known nationally and internationally for innovation, entrepreneurship, and extraordinary dedication to students. We believe that education is the way to personal freedom and responsibility, which are the keystones of any democracy. We have a heritage that dates back nearly 200 years. In that time, we have learned how to educate in a way that helps each student become an enlightened, principled citizen of a global community.
Lindenwood is an independent institution firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values. Those values include belief in an ordered, purposeful universe, the dignity of work, the worth and integrity of the individual, the obligations and privileges of citizenship, and the primacy of truth.
Lindenwood is a great place to work, and we would love for you to join us as we strive daily to accomplish our University mission: REAL EXPERIENCE. REAL SUCCESS. Enhancing lives through quality education and professional preparatory experiences.
Lindenwood University is home to over 800 full- and part-time faculty and over 400 staff members that work together to provide more than 100 degree programs to students from every state and over 70 countries through values-centered education that lead to development of the whole person.
Our faculty, staff, and administration are committed to an integrative curriculum that focuses on the talents, interests, and future of our students.
Lindenwood values its employees and provides MANY employee perks including great tuition benefits!
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