Facilities Maintenance I

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent, and two years of full-time experience in building maintenance, electrical or plumbing OR
• high school diploma or equivalent, and an advanced specialized education in building maintenance, electrical or plumbing, and one year of full-time experience in building maintenance, electrical or plumbing is required.
• Must be able to calculate basic math, including fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend common vocabulary.
• Must currently have possessed a valid U.S. driver's license for at least one year*.

Essential Functions and percent of time

Specialized 100%

• Repairs, installs, and maintains electrical equipment and apparatus, including but not limited to, light fixtures, ballast (when equipped with quick disconnect), bulbs, and tubes. Operates man lifts and aerial lifts. Repairs, installs and maintains all roofing systems and exterior building structures. Repairs, installs and maintains all flooring including but not limited to VCT, ceramic, carpet, sheet vinyl and cove base. Repairs, installs and maintains ceiling tiles and ceiling grid. Repairs, installs and maintains building plumbing systems and related equipment Documentation (Inventory reconciliation entering materials used on job, and entering time spent on job), completing working orders in tracking system.
• Maintains an efficient and organized inventory of all parts and equipment needed on a regular basis.
• Moves, relocates and installs furniture and office equipment including classroom and special occasion events and instruction. Installs and assembles modular office furniture systems and occasionally re-configures. Repairs and maintains furniture supplied within the building.
• Loads and unloads furniture and related materials. Operates forklifts, mechanical lift gates, and mechanical platforms to facilitate loading and unloading of materials. Operates vehicles in the transportation of moving materials, as necessary.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Repairs projection screens, hangs bulletin boards, white boards, window coverings, signage; installs shelves, coat racks, and all work relative to building functions.
• Assists with minor in-house construction or remodel projects. Projects may include but not limited to: drywall, framing, demo, small drywall patch and painting.
• Assists with HVAC repairs, Preventative Maintenance and adjustments and monitors general building systems when needed.
• Utilizes I-Pad for labor reports, floor plans, electrical/plumbing schematics and access to automated work order reporting systems.

Note: This is not an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities.

Working Conditions

A pre-employment physical examination will be required before original appointment. An annual physical exam may be required. Maintenance/WSU testing is required.A Core 4 operator license/certification (Forklift Operator – Aerial Lift – Scissor Lift – Boom Lift – Rough Terrain Fork Lift) is required as part of your employment at the University. The University will provide the certification/training. Failure to obtain said license/certification when provided by the University shall result in separation from the University. In the case of promotion when the license/certification should have been obtained within one year of entry into the position, the affected employee shall be returned to their former bargaining unit position and shall displace the bargaining unit employee holding their former position. If the required license/certification should have been obtained more than one year after entry into the position, the affected employee shall be separated from the University.OSHA 30-hour certificate/license required within (180) days. Failure to obtain said license/certification when provided by the University shall result in separation from the University. In the case of promotion when the license/certification should have been obtained within one year of entry into the position, the affected employee shall be returned to their former bargaining unit position and shall displace the bargaining unit employee holding their former position. If the required license/certification should have been obtained more than one year after entry into the position, the affected employee shall be separated from the University.Conditions may require walking, stooping, climbing, pushing, pulling, heavy lifting (less than or equal to 65 pounds), high climbing, bending, working in awkward positions handling equipment and materials. Exposure to toxic gas, chemicals, high pressure gases, dangerous machinery, fumes and contact with insulation, dust particles and asbestos, and danger of electrical shock may exist. Any combination of overtime, shift work, weekend and holiday work may be required. Employees will be required to wear protective clothing and/or respiratory equipment when conditions warrant. Note: If a respirator is required for duties specific to this job, an annual respirator fit test and physical examination will be required. This position may be designated as essential and/or the employee may be required to provide a means to be contacted during non-duty hours for emergencies.Any combination of overtime, shift work, weekend and holiday work may be required.This position is designated as “Essential” and/or the employees may be required to provide a means to be contacted during non-duty hours for emergencies.This is a bargaining unit position.Employees will be required to wear protective clothing and/or respiratory equipment when conditions warrant. Note: If a respirator is required for duties specific to this job, an annual respiratory fit test and physical examination will be required. This position may be designated as Essential and/or the employee may required to provide a means to be contacted during non duty hours or emergencies.To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

First Consideration Date: 10/17/2025

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.wright.edu/postings/21697