Maintenance Technician I (26679)
Location: Ottawa University - Ottawa, Kansas - Ottawa, KS 66067 ·
Type: Full Time · Category: Maintenance
Description
OUR UNIVERSITY
Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal
arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving
approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas-
Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona
(Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin
(Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland
Park, Kansas.
Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private
university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic
experiences of students.
JOB SUMMARY
Performs semi-skilled work in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry as
well as contributes to ongoing preventive maintenance programs. Semi-skilled
work includes minor alterations and repairs when specialized knowledge and
equipment are not required. Additionally assists professional skilled
craftsmen with repairs, installations and alterations. Conducts regular
inspections as assigned. Requires communication with University employees,
visitors and students as a member of the Facilities Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are
essential to effective outcomes in this role):
Completes assigned repair/maintenance requests. As needed, inspects job
and works with supervisor to determine what materials, tools, and
equipment are needed to complete the project. Appropriate completion of
paperwork is required.
Available for assigned on-call rotation cycle. Responds to emergency calls
involving loss of utilities, and/or equipment system failure; calls for
additional support as needed.
Performs required inspections of campus facilities as assigned. Notes
and/or repairs as needed any structural or equipment system conditions
needing attention. For instance, damage to paint or walls, damaged
ceiling, or floor tiles, leaking water or gas pipes and fixtures,
malfunctioning heating, air conditioning, burned out lights, etc.
Under the direction of a professionally skilled/certified technician,
installs/reroutes breaker panels, installs new circuits, light fixtures,
junction boxes, flexible and fixed conduit, installs ground fault circuit
interrupters, installs motion detectors and sensors, analyzes and makes
appropriate repairs of equipment control panels with all installations
meeting local and NEC code requirements.
As assigned, will perform routine semi-skilled preventive maintenance.
Assists with skilled maintenance operations on mechanical and/or
structural systems, such as, boilers, furnaces, air-conditioners, air
handling equipment, doors, windows, floors, ceiling tiles, sinks, roof
leaks, floor drains, electrical switches and receptacles, etc.
Completes semi-skilled repairs, in the carpentry trade, as assigned.
Performs semi-skilled repair and replacement of plumbing fixtures, valves,
traps, etc.
Will work closely with the Grounds/Custodial/Security Departments and
assist as needed.
Other duties as assigned
STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:
Model and encourage collaboration among university departments assuring
effective communication and operations.
Understand the University's policies and, procedures, and exercise good
judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is
managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the
University's Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism.
Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff
in a way that reflects positively on the University.
Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within
expectations of the University's Mission Statement and Statement of
Inclusion, Openness, and Community.
NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only
duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to
perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to
give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are
essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification
to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job
successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities
to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals
who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of
themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum
levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an
employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will”
relationship.
Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not
unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race,
age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation,
genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION:(education based on essential job duties and
requirements consistent with business necessity):
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (experience based on requirements in role and are
consistent with business necessity)
Prior semi-skilled maintenance experience.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:List required and/or preferred
certification, industry specific requirements, required or preferred use of
equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge
competencies)Provide a list of items below:
Must have a positive work attendance.
Ability to work with minimum supervision, read and follow written and oral
direction
Must be available for an on-call rotation schedule, overtime, and weekend
schedules.
Semi-skilled experience in carpentry, electrical, HVAC and plumbing.
WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical attributes required to perform job duties
with or without reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting, lifting #,
bending, driving, environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a
building, or other factors that will affect working conditions).Provide a
list of items below:
Will work in a variety of environments and climatic conditions; regularly
exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.
Must have flexibility to work evenings and weekend hours, and the
willingness to work overtime as necessary.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly
required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with
hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Move
heavy equipment and operate power tools, lift up to 50 pounds, go up and
down stairs, perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Must have agility and
dexterity to work in small spaces, on ladders or elevated platforms.
The physical demands and work environment described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No - Travel Required
If YES, list type and approximate percentage: None
Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job
duties (YES/NO): No
