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Housing Maintenance Operations - University Housing

University Housing - Housing Maintenance Operations is seeking to fill two Housing Maintenance Inspector positions.

Job Summary

Inspects buildings, grounds, and all related mechanical, electrical and plumbing equipment and to operate, maintain, and/or arrange for service as required. All University Housing staff will engage and contribute to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion within University Housing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspects buildings, equipment, and grounds and reports any maintenance issues and/or necessary repairs.
  • This will include inspection of Housing units for defective and missing items such as door hardware, glass, tile, paint, light fixtures, etc.
  • This will also include inspection of and maintenance of life safety equipment such as recharging fire extinguishers, cleaning and replacing smoke detectors, operating a computer-based fire alarm system, and inspecting standpipes, sprinkler heads and other fire extinguishing systems. Inspects and maintains building exteriors and grounds including such things as interior lighting systems, on-site utilities, drains, gutters and downspouts, masonry, siding, windows, and doors.
  • Inspects and makes minor adjustments to kitchen equipment. Inspects and maintains food service equipment such as freezers, coolers, dish machines, conveyors, grills, ovens, steam cookers, dispensers, and slicers. May install or replace blades and other minor defective parts.

{=html} <!-- --> - Prepares, issues, and monitors work orders for building maintenance and repair. With direction from supervisor will develop priorities and the coordination of work with appropriate Housing crafts and trades staff. Will maintain related records. - Inspects, adjusts, and builds locks; cuts and maintains building keys and access/security codes. This may include changing lock cores, recombinating locks, cutting keys and maintaining key inventories. - Maintains electrical and mechanical building equipment. This includes ongoing inspection of building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, refrigeration, temperature control, plumbing and fire protection systems for proper operation. This may include lubrication and changing of belts replacing filters and performing other maintenance as required. - Reads and checks gauges, meters, and thermometers to control temperature and humidity levels. Maintains electronic and paper logs as required. Will typically operate electrical and mechanical equipment using manual, electronic or computer-based control, to maintain proper lighting, space temperature and humidity. - Maintains stock of repair parts and participates in making necessary purchases as required. Maintains an inventory of equipment and replacement parts. - Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. One (1) year (12 months) of experience in construction work or in the operation of electrical and mechanical building equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year (12 months) of experience designing locks systems, building lock cores and cutting keys or managing key systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and ability to perform manual labor and electrical/mechanical operations.

Mathematics - Knowledge of basic arithmetic and its applications.

Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining w en and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Monitoring- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure systems and equipment are working properly.

Scheduling, Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Scheduling work of others; getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings or other structures.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Obtaining Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others - Handling complaints, settling disputes, and participating in grievance resolutions and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with other