"General Maintenance Specialist - Maintenance"

General Maintenance Specialist - Maintenance

Company:
University of Oklahoma

Job Location:

Category:
Maintenance and Trades

Type:
Full-Time

Job Number:
260375

Organization: Area Maintenance

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Schedule:

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

Work Type: Onsite

Salary Range: Targeted salary $16.50 per hour, based on experience

Benefits Provided: Yes

Required Attachments: None

Job Description

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, and HVAC.

Duties:

• Performs maintenance duties such as basic plumbing, electrical, heating, and air conditioning.
• 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.

Job Requirements

Required Education: None

Required Experience: None

Skills:

• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to keep the supervisor up to date with tasks and jobs in a timely manner
• Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions
• Ability to update written records, including computerized records

Certifications:

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date

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:

• 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.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon police records check, Hiring contingent upon driver's license check

Job Posting: Mar 13, 2026