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Department:
Building Maintenance Zone B
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Work Modality:
Full On Campus Presence
Union:
Excluded
Job Description:
Summary:
The role of this position is to provide a safe, functional, clean,
efficient, and attractive living and learning environment. This
position assists in the evaluation, repair and replacement of
facilities, performs buildings inspections and makes minor repairs
alone or as part of a building maintenance team. This position
requires direct supervision. The selected candidate will respond to
requests to perform minor maintenance from facilities management,
or customers. The selected will perform minor repair tasks and
communicate their findings to others for quick and efficient
service and repair of deficiencies. They will also assist other
trades as required or assigned, in order that work assigned is done
in a timely manner. They will perform other duties as assigned,
under supervision. Completes records as directed by Maintenance
Supervisor, to ensure accurate record keeping.
Essential Functions:
Assists with the installation of new or reconditioned mechanical, or HVAC equipment, to maintain a fully operational and safe system. Performs minor corrective and planned maintenance on air handling units, pumps, fan coil units, variable air volume units, DX units, exhaust fans and related equipment. Responsible for addressing safety issues such as leaks or clogs to maintain a safe, reliable and efficient operation and to ensure a comfortable living and learning environment. Performs logistical…
tasks such as moving parts or equipment between locations. Provides an escort for contractors or others needing access to the campus.
Inspect buildings, mechanical rooms and equipment, to provide
safe and clean working condition for employees. Assists other
trades in accomplishing high-quality work.
Attend organizational meetings to convey the importance of
accurate, timely and correct maintenance and record keeping of the
maintenance function. Provides information and assistance to
building occupants, project managers and others involved in major
alterations/renovations of buildings.
Attend technical training to remain up to date with new
equipment that may be installed into buildings. Completes
computer-based training as assigned.
Maintains accurate files and equipment records for deferred
maintenance analysis, needed to build a historical database from
which to efficiently manage future project costs.
Competencies:
- Supporting Coworkers.
- Acquiring and Analyzing Information.
- Serving Customers.
- Prioritizing and Organizing.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- Full-time.
- 40 hours per week.
Salary Range:
- $23.21 - $25.00 per hour.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 - 3 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of Basic Safety Practices.
- Basic knowledge of plumbing and HVAC systems.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Intro to Building Maintenance Course at Community College or
Trade School.
- 1 - 2 years Experience as a Helper/Maintainer, performing
maintenance of Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Building Automation
or HVAC Systems related tasks.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
- All university trade positions are expected to perform duties
other than those typically associated with core trade
responsibilities as the needs of the university require.
- Facilities Management is a diverse team-oriented organization
where employees actively support each other’s success.
- Collaboration and cooperation is expected from all
employees.
- Successful FM employees are those who contribute to our ability
to support each other and our customers.
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license with fewer than 2
points.
- Basic computer skills.
- Submit three professional references.
- Lift up to 50 Pounds.
- Work on roofs.
- Work using ladders.
Other Duties:
- Please note that this job description is not designed to cover
or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package.
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Other Details
- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful
completion of a background check.
- Employees in staff positions at American University must
deliver their services to the university from either the District
of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the
university.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice.
- American University is an
E-Verify employer.
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