Location: Lynchburg,VA, USA
The General Maintenance Tech II is responsible for maintaining, servicing and conducting minor repairs on buildings and equipment. Such as repairing walls, floors, ceilings, windows, roofs, dorm rooms, hanging boards, and floor repair, performing work of the general maintenance trade as needed. Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion is essential to this job.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
1. As essential personnel: you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents. Performs snow removal activities as assigned. Such as shoveling, salting, etc. Maintenance Technicians are essential to the overall success of Liberty University and its day-to-day functions, especially during ongoing campus events such as Winter Fest, Orientation, Convocation, Commencement, CFAW, and summer camps amongst other planned and unplanned events throughout the year. Must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise.
2. Reports to work at the required time and performs duties as assigned by the General Maintenance Supervisor.
3. Must be familiar with the standard concepts, practices and procedures of the General Maintenance Trade.
4. Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.
5. Responsible for wearing the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while operating General Maintenance related equipment including but not limited to; protective eye wear, ear protection, hard hat, gloves, steel-toed boots, respirators/ masks, reflective safety vests, and sunscreen.
6. Responsible for wearing a harness with a lanyard and other PPE if operating aerial lifts to perform & complete assigned jobs.
7. Assists other general maintenance technicians, lead technicians and Supervisor as needed.
8. Performs a variety of semiskilled duties in the areas of carpentry, roofing, drywall, plaster, trim, framing, flooring, ceilings, windows, blinds, siding, gutters, down spouts, insulating and masonry. While maintaining and repairing all buildings and facilities on and off LU Campus.
9. Receives and completes work orders.
10. Must record accurate and up to date records of work performed and materials used in accordance with department standards.
11. Reads and interprets written directions, manual and construction drawings.
12. Maintains and repairs all buildings and facilities including carpentry, decorating, hanging of display and white boards, roofing, drywall, masonry or any combination of trades.
13. Must provide own hand tools to perform and complete trade related tasks.
14. Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
16. Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
17. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.
Qualifications, Credentials, and Competencies
This position requires a high school diploma or GED. Minimum of 3+ years of related experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in the general maintenance trade. Must be able to understand and follow directions, and work under limited Supervision. Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers and present a positive attitude. Clean and professional appearance. Must be courteous, detailed oriented. self-motivated, diligent, trustworthy, possess strong organizational skills and well-developed communication skills. Must be able to lift up to 75+ pounds and perform duties of the General Maintenance trade in typical Virginia Climate.
This position might require the use of and operation of aerial lifts or be willing and able to obtain aerial lift certifications, operate, and work from various aerial lifts and heights. Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals. Urgency to grow and improve. Basic computer skills and the ability to complete training programs focused on the use of our CMMS (computerized maintenance management software). Certifications obtained while employed by Liberty University at the expense of the employer will be reimbursed back to the University upon voluntary termination (resignation) for the first 12 months after acquiring it. Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
Target Hire Date
2024-10-21
Time Type
Full time
Location
Lynchburg - In Office
The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the religion component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.