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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:
AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .
Other Details
American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [contact details available in the full listing] .
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
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.
- Supporting Coworkers.
- Acquiring and Analyzing Information.
- Serving Customers.
- Prioritizing and Organizing.
- Full-time.
- 40 hours per week.
- $23.21 - $25.00 per hour.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 1 - 3 years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of Basic Safety Practices.
- Basic knowledge of plumbing and HVAC systems.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .
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.
American University current employees must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into Workday and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings.
Contact Us
For more information or assistance with the American University careers site, email [contact details available in the full listing] .
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.
