"Maintenance Assistant"

Maintenance Assistant

Company: Phillips Theological Seminary

Job Location: Tulsa, OK

Category: Maintenance and Trades

Type: Full-Time

Email: PTSHiring@ptstulsa.edu

Phillips Theological Seminary offers theological education dedicated to learning the way of Jesus in order to cultivate vital congregations, communities, conversations, and the public good. The Seminary is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Located at the trifinium of the Creek, Osage, and Cherokee Nations, and just minutes east of the Greenwood District of Tulsa, OK, better known as Black Wall Street. Phillips is committed to justice initiatives and relational solidarity. We are committed to diversity, interculturality (e.g., Africana, Latinx, Asian, and Indigenous American communities), and justice with attention to the social realities of race, class, ethnicity, gender, and queer expressions of the human experience.

Summary/Objective:

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintaining and repairing the Seminary’s facilities, ensuring that all systems operate safely and efficiently. This role requires a hands-on, practical individual with experience in electrical, plumbing, general repairs, furniture assembly, and basic computer skills.

Essential Functions:

• Electrical: Diagnose and resolve basic electrical issues, replace breakers, repair/replace outlets, and know when to contact a licensed electrician.
• Plumbing: Address minor leaks, maintain toilets, faucets, and plumbing fixtures, and know when to hire a professional plumber for complex issues.
• General Repairs & Assembly: Repair desks, doors, and door frames; assemble furniture and other items such as bookshelves, chairs, and tables; creatively troubleshoot repair challenges.
• Technology & Systems: Operate and maintain HVAC monitoring systems for Seminary buildings; perform basic computer tasks related to facility operations.
• Additional Duties: Assist with other maintenance tasks as needed; follow safety protocols; ensure work areas are organized and clean.

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.)

Competencies:

• Prior experience in electrical, plumbing, general repair, and basic tech/computer operations preferred.
• Certifications (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) are a plus but not required.
• Ability to work independently and creatively solve problems.
• Strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and ability to prioritize tasks.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibility currently, but may transition to a role with greater supervisory oversight.

Work Environment:

This position requires an independent and creative self-starter with great attention to detail. The work environment requires self-management and must be conducive to productivity with timely response to Phillips employees and supervisor.

Physical Demands:

This position may have significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, this position requires approximately 34% sitting, 33% walking, and 33% standing. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Position Type/Expected Hours:

This position is full-time and requires 40 hours per week. May require occasional evening and weekend hours for special events.

Travel:

Occasional in-town travel required for support of major events and on-site production.

Required Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Five or more years of increasingly responsible experience in building maintenance and construction, involving facility planning, maintenance, and operations
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred education/Experience:

Some college credit hours preferred

EEO Statement:

Phillips is an Equal Opportunity, ecumenical seminary of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). We are approved by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church. Phillips Theological Seminary is an equal employment opportunity employer who complies with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws The Seminary does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, alienage and citizenship status, marital status, age, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, military status, or religion. The Seminary’s commitment to equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, and benefits.

Other Duties:

Please note 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 position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.