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resume, and any other required supporting documents. You can select
multiple files.
Important Note: The "My Experience" page is the only
opportunity to attach your cover letter, resume, and supporting
documents. You will not be able to modify your application or
add attachments after submission.
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Job Description Summary
Working under minimal supervision, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, perform reactive and preventive maintenance service to ensure proper operation of campus facilities operations. This person is expected to be fully proficient in their respective trade.
Job Description
*This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions:
Time Type Requirement
Full time Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.
Accommodations for Applicants
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.
Current Employees:
Apply from your existing Workday account in the Jobs Hub. Do not apply from this website.
A cover letter is required for all positions; optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality roles unless otherwise specified.
Job Description Summary
Working under minimal supervision, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, perform reactive and preventive maintenance service to ensure proper operation of campus facilities operations. This person is expected to be fully proficient in their respective trade.
Job Description
*This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.
Essential Functions:
- Electrical: perform repairs to electrical systems; performs
installation of motors and belts as needed; respond to electrical
work requests as needed; perform preventive maintenance on
electrical equipment as scheduled.
- Plumbing: stops overflowing and clogged toilets; unstops
showers and sinks; performs repairs to valves, gaskets and lines
(this includes but is not limited to water, sewer, steam and
condensate lines); respond to work requests for plumbing services;
perform preventive maintenance on plumbing equipment as
scheduled.
- HVAC: performs maintenance and repair on all types of
industrial HVAC units; Performs HVAC maintenance functions such as:
changing filters and fan belts; adjusting dampers and valves,
opening HVAC drains; responding to work requests for HVAC issues;
performs preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment as scheduled.
Understands and operates Building Management Control Systems.
- Carpentry: perform carpentry repairs on doors, door hardware,
windows, storm window fabrication, walls, shelving, and other
carpentry repairs as needed.
- Painting: perform patching, caulking, priming, staining and
painting ceilings, walls, doors, windows and other items as
needed.
- Ability to serve as a general maintenance technician in
assigned buildings, preventive maintenance tasks, and work
orders.
- Ability to work with and communicate with those who are subtly
or obviously different from oneself.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- This position may be designated as essential personnel to
support business continuity during campus emergencies, disasters,
or other special needs as directed by management. Essential
personnel are subject to recall inside/outside their normal
schedule. Additional details can be found in the Wake Forest
University Policy on Weather and Other Unusual Conditions.
- Provide excellent service to internal and external department
customers.
- Reports all matters of safety to the appropriate Supervisor and
to the Safety Director if necessary.
- Follows all University and departmental policies and
procedures.
- High school diploma plus specialized training with five to ten
years related experience, or equivalent combination of education
and experience
- Proficient knowledge and skills in the preventive maintenance,
repair, and installation of building systems as needed. These
systems include, but are not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical,
carpentry, and building interiors. Specialization in specific areas
may be required.
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record; must be
insurable.
- Ability to effectively communicate in English with students,
faculty, and staff.
- Ability to read, understand and abide by all safety policies
and procedures.
- Ability to effectively utilize computer software and systems to
communicate, monitor, interface, and troubleshoot systems as
required.
- Ability to utilize an Ipad or similar device to work with our
Maintenance Management System.
- Heavy work. Talking, hearing, climbing, stooping, kneeling,
standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping. Close
visual acuity to perform an activity such as operation of machines;
using measurement devices; and/or visual inspections of small parts
or devices. Subject to both environmental conditions: Activities
occur inside and outside. Subject to hazards.
- Technical license and/or certification preferred.
- Responsible for own work only.
- May be called upon to train entry level technicians or those
who have a different specialty.
Time Type Requirement
Full time Note to Applicant:
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.
Accommodations for Applicants
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.
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