"Evening Maintenance Technician"

Company:
Austin Peay State University

Job Location:
Clarksville, Tennessee

Category:
Maintenance and Trades

Type:
Full-Time

Job Description

The Evening Maintenance Worker is under general supervision and performs work in a variety of skilled maintenance areas to include plumbing, mechanical, carpentry, electrical, painting and related areas.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of carpentry tasks in the renovation and maintenance of buildings and other facilities.
• Perform a variety of plumbing tasks such as removing, replacing or repairing plumbing fixtures, water lines, etc.
• Perform minor electrical repairs such as replacing switches, outlets, ballasts and lights.
• Perform work of an unskilled, semi-skilled or skilled nature when necessary such as painting, masonry, etc.
• Perform a variety of mechanical tasks such as preventative maintenance on air compressors, exhaust fans, etc.
• Perform work on heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) systems
• Must wear proper PPE (safety shoes, hearing and eye protection) as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of methods, materials and procedures used in general repair and maintenance work.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of machines, tools and equipment used in a variety of tasks as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations, the University community and the public.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to use, clean, repair and maintain equipment, tools and machinery required in accomplishing tasks.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work an on-call status.
• Ability to work overtime as needed and in inclement weather duties.

Physical Requirements

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Bending, twisting and lifting weights to 100 lbs.
• Heights and working on elevations of 60 feet.
• Work of ladders and lifts

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED, HiSET, or other).
• A minimum of three (3) years of previous work experience in building and plant maintenance involving a variety of work such as plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work a shift of Monday-Friday from 1pm-9pm.
• Basic computer literacy.
• A background check will be required of the successful applicant.
• Names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references will be required for the successful applicant.