Senior Maintenance Repair Worker

SALARY             $15.19 - $16.60 hourly

LOCATION         Main Campus (BG), OH

JOB TYPE           Full-Time

JOB NUMBER     BGSU00399

DIVISION           Campus Operations

DEPARTMENT     Campus Services

OPENING DATE   04/10/2024

CLOSING DATE    Continuous

PAY GRADE          24

Position Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day general maintenance and care for assigned buildings and grounds. Responds to work orders regarding minor plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, general maintenance and repairs and general grounds keeping.

Essential Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities

• Performs minor repairs and painting of fixtures, rooms, buildings, signs and equipment. Patches, plasters and prepares surfaces for painting and may assist in masonry work.
• Performs maintenance, replacement, minor installation and repair of plumbing equipment, including traps, fittings, plumbing fixtures, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks and bathtubs.
• Performs maintenance, replacement, minor installation and repair of heating and cooling systems and equipment, including installation of window air conditioning units.
• Performs maintenance, replacement, minor installation and repair of electrical equipment, including light fixtures, electrical outlets, switches, motors, appliances, electrical circuits, fans and televisions.
• Performs carpentry work involving maintenance, alteration and repair to buildings, equipment and wood structures, including doors, windows, walls, woodwork, floors, furniture and door closers. Performs spot roof inspections and cleanings.
• Conducts building tours and minor preventative maintenance work.
• May operate machines, tools, snow removal equipment, buffers, strippers and other floor maintenance equipment.
• May repair tools and equipment.

This list of essential duties, tasks, and responsibilities is not all-inclusive; individual will perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Competencies

• Knowledge of basic mathematical skills
• Knowledge of basic reading skills
• Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and written
• Detail oriented and highly accurate
• Ability to work in changing environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Ability to operate hand and/or power tools appropriate to the trade

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

• One-year related experience required

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the University’s insurance

Deadline to apply:  The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by ‘April 25, 2024’.   

To Apply

For a complete job description & to apply for this position visit  https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bgsu or contact the Office of Human Resources at (419) 372-8421. BGSU. AA/EEO/Disabilities/Veterans. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421.

Benefits

Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package.  This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, holidays and parental leave.  For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.

Why work at BGSU?

Full-time BGSU employees enjoy an array of exceptional benefits, including:

• Quality, affordable health insurance: Various coverage options available for health, vision and dental starting the first day of the month following your date of employment.
• Generous paid time off: Vacation, holidays, sick days and more.
• Excellent work life balance resources: Our Employee Assistance Program offers confidential support to employees and their eligible family members, along with ancillary programs covering identity theft, elder care, legal services and more.
• Tuition fee waivers: For eligible employees, spouses and dependent children.
• Professional development opportunities: For skills training, supervisor and leadership programs, performance management, online courses and online tools for employee growth and development.
• Parental leave: Up to five weeks of paid parental leave for full-time employees with at least 12 months of continuous service.
• Retirement: BGSU offers several options for meeting your retirement goals with a current employer contribution of up to 14% depending on the retirement program selected. Read more about the option that best fits your needs.

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