Maintenance Specialist

University of Utah, United States

Updated: 13 days ago
Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: FullTime

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Open Date 04/10/2024
Requisition Number PRN38234B
Job Title Maintenance Specialist
Working Title Taft Center Maintenance Specialist
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Five days a week, including one weekend day, 7:30am – 4:00pm
 
 This is a seasonal position that will end 10/15/2024 
VP Area President
Department 01744 - Workplace Services
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $40.00/Hr
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
Landscape and maintenance seasonal employee at the Taft Nicholson Center in Lima, Montana. Services will only be required starting May 5th and ending October 15 2024.
 
Uses advanced level trade skills for repairing and maintaining building components and structure. Maintain a safe working environment. Follow written and verbal instructions to the satisfaction of building occupants and supervisor. Must be comfortable in extremely remote setting, and able to spend the season in Montana.
 
 This position is benefited but is only temporarily funded through October 15th, 2024.
Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:   

-Performs carpentry work in constructing repairing or installing countertops, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, building frames and trim.
 
 -Performs painting work by preparing the walls, doors, and exposed surfaces for painting and by painting those areas using any combination of brushes, rollers or spray guns.
 
 -Repairs and maintains various parts of buildings by applying the necessary procedures and construction specialties in fixing floors, windows, ceilings, etc.
 
 -Accomplishes a variety of finishing work by trimming, fitting and repairing windows, doors, sheet rock, moldings, baseboards, paneling; finishing surfaces and joints with sandpaper, attaching hinges, catches and locks;
 
 -Perform plumbing and electrical duties by removing p traps to unclog drains, install switch and outlet covers, etc.
 
 -May create work assignments for maintenance mechanics and maintenance workers and follows up on assignment to ensure that work was completed properly and on time.
 
 -Basic wiring, sheetrock, finishing
 
 -Basic mechanical skills This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years relevant work experience in the applicable trades areas or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated knowledge of national, state and local building codes and standards; ability to read wiring diagrams, blueprints, and be able to make mechanical sketches and drawings; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required. Requires lifting and transporting heavy objects. A valid Utah Driver’s license may be required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
One-year relevant work experience in the applicable trade areas and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
Self-starter able to schedule time efficiently and follow detailed instructions, generally computer literate.
Familiar with landscaping, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance.
One year’s verifiable experience in the building maintenance field.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * How many years experience do you have in the trade(s) specified in the job posting?
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more
  • How many months/years of maintenance/repair experience do you have? (equipment, machinery, and/or building maintenance)
    • No experience
    • Less than 6 months
    • 6 months or more, but less than 1 year
    • 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
    • 3 years or more
  • Do you have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb stepladders/scaffolding?
    • Yes
    • No
  • Are you currently working for another department on campus?
    • Yes
    • No

    • Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
  • Resume
    • Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169

    • University Human Resource Management
    250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

     


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