Maintenance Worker IV

The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for the campus community through services of the departments of Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations.

With little or no supervision, this position performs repairs and maintenance at a semi-skilled level in multiple trade areas.

In addition to following the University of Denver’s policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs work in at least three or more trade areas such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and painting.
• Installs and /or replaces the following: ceiling tile, suspended ceilings, floor tile, ceramic tile, steel studs, sheetrock, plastic laminate, screens, drapery rods, door hardware, brickwork, concrete, painting and patching, shelving, pumps, motors, filters, electrical switches, receptacles, and ballasts.
• Operates power equipment that includes power saws, sanders, drill presses, and other equipment as required.
• When requested, reports for emergency snow removal, times can vary but tend to early AM. Removes snow from walks, steps, ramps, and parking lots by power equipment or shovel.
• May be required to direct lower classifications, permanent and temporary assigned personnel.
• Assists other trades that require a specific license or certification.
• Read blueprints and works from sketches, layouts, or penciled drawings.
• Drives to sites with tools and equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as material safety data sheets, operating manuals, and work orders. Ability to communicate effectively with University customers (students, staff, faculty, and visitors)
• Basic math skills required when measuring, and performing take-offs for miscellaneous jobs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagrams or schedule form. Ability to assess quickly a variety of data in emergencies in order to develop effective solutions.
• Must be knowledgeable of related OSHA and EPA regulations. Proficient in the use of computers and software applications. Reads blueprints and works from sketches, layouts, or penciled drawings. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as weights and measure areas and board feet.

• A high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Seven years experience in three out of the five following trades; carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, and electrical trades.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Drivers License and be insurable under University guidelines.
• Pass a pre-employment physical exam, and lift 100 lbs.

• Familiar working with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, including WebTMA.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works: near moving mechanical parts, in outside weather conditions where they are exposed to wet, humid, and hot and cold conditions, around electricity, with chemicals, and around fumes or airborne particles. Occasionally while performing the duties of this job, the employee works: in high places from extension ladders and scaffolding and in confined spaces.
  
  The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high but is usually moderate.
• Unexpected interruptions often occur, and stress level is moderate to high.

• Moderate to strenuous physical effort is required.
• This position requires extended periods of standing, walking, using hands to handle, hold, and control tools and objects, reaching with arms, stooping, kneeling, or crawling. This job also requires pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying objects of up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Needs to identify and distinguish color.
• Should be able to wear approved OSHA respirators

Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm

Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis.

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

The salary grade for the position is 06.

The hourly rate for the position is $25.42.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability,…