Location: Norman,OK, USA
General Maintenance Specialist
Position Information: Performs a variety of duties involving general facilities maintenance. Performs routine maintenance and repair to facilities under minimal supervision in areas such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, food service equipment, paint, and carpentry. In addition, miscellaneous work within University Research Park Conference Center.
Essential Duties:
* Performs maintenance duties such as basic plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, swimming pool maintenance and repair, paint, carpentry and landscape activities.
* Cleans the work area.
* Identifies emergency repairs beyond his/her skill level in order to summon on-call assistance using defined procedures.
* Performs minor equipment repair.
* Completes required forms and logs.
* Performs tasks using small hand tools and power equipment.
* Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Qualifications
Working Conditions:
Physical:
* Climbing ladders, working at heights.
* Shoveling snow from doorways and sidewalks.
* Lifting and carrying loads up to 100 lbs.
* Prolonged standing and walking.
* Working with insulation such as fiberglass.
* Climbing stairs, including carrying while climbing.
* Excessive stooping and bending.
* Manual dexterity.
Environmental:
* Painting and exposure to chemicals associated with paint.
* Exposure to odors.
* Exposure to disagreeable tasks or conditions.
* Working in very tight areas/cramped enclosures.
* Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
* Work may involve night, weekend, shift or overtime work.
* May be designated as an essential position during emergency closures.
* May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies.
Certifications and Licenses:
* Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Basic math and computer skills
* Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
* Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions
* Ability to update written records, including computerized records
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