Tradesworker​/Maintainer - 1st shift

POSITION TITLE: Trades worker/Maintainer I

DEPARTMENT: Custodial

NO. OF POSITIONS: 1

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: Yes

STATE FUNDED: No

SALARY: Grade 11

HOURS: M-F 7a - 3p

GRADE: Grade 11

UNION: AFT Maintainers

DIRECT REPORTING STAFF: N/A

THEIR STAFF: Incumbents of positions at this level exercise functional supervision (i.e. over certain but not all work activities, or over some or all work activities on a temporary basis) over 1 - 5 seasonal personnel.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Trades worker/Maintainer I supports the daily operation, safety, and upkeep of University buildings and grounds by performing a broad range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks. Working under the direction of trades professionals, the position assists with basic plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and mechanical work; performs routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs; and contributes to custodial, groundskeeping, and event-setup activities as needed.

The incumbent operates and cares for tools, equipment, and vehicles; responds to work orders and campus service needs in a timely manner; and helps ensure that campus facilities remain clean, functional, and safe for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Work is conducted in accordance with University policies, established safety practices, and applicable regulations, with guidance and review provided by higher-level craft workers and supervisors.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Incumbents of positions at this level receive direct supervision from craft workers and other employees of higher grade who provide on-the-job training, assign work and review performance through verbal reports and inspection for effectiveness.

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Custodial Services

• Cleans, sanitizes, and stocks restroom facilities and drinking fountains in accordance with established University health standards
• Cleans all surfaces in offices, classrooms, common spaces, laboratories, meeting rooms, etc.
• Empties and cleans waste and recycling receptacles and transports contents to designated disposal sites
• Sweeps, mops, strips, waxes, polishes, buffs, and applies special finishes to floors
• Vacuums, shampoos, and spot cleans carpets and walk-off mats
• Replaces light bulbs for internal and external fixtures around the perimeter of buildings and cleans lenses and light covers
• Cleans return air grilles and supply diffusers to maintain proper airflow and indoor air quality
• Washes interior and exterior windows, glass surfaces, and partitions
• Dusts, polishes, removes graffiti from and rearrange furniture
• Moves furniture, equipment, books, musical instruments, laboratory equipment, etc.
• Sets up and dismantles staging, chairs, tables, and other required equipment for campus events
• Locks and unlocks buildings and turns buildings lighting on or off
• Identifies maintenance and repair needs and reports condition for work order processing
• Determines required cleaning supplies for assigned work areas and requisitions materials through supervisor
• Requisition s other supplies and materials, tracks inventory levels, verifies accuracy of deliveries, and maintains detailed records and documentation of orders, usage, and related purchasing activity
• Makes general repairs of a minor nature using simple hand tools (i.e., tighten screws on furniture, snake toilet drains, change belts on vacuum cleaners)
• Sweeps and cleans walkways around assigned buildings and keeps entries free of snow, ice, and other debris
• Services bottled water stations
• Delivers supplies and equipment to on- and off-campus University buildings, as required
• Works with Trades in maintenance, repair, and construction work under the supervision of qualified craft workers
• Assists in setting up premises for campus events, including transportation of chairs, tables and related materials, physically arranging same
• May be temporarily assigned to the Grounds crew during peak maintenance periods or for campus event needs (See Skilled Laborer job description for possible assignment details)
• Adheres to University policy regarding affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, safe work practices, hazardous materials handling, discriminatory harassment, substance abuse, and/or other university policy

Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, and Mechanical Support

• Services and/or assists in servicing and replacing minor plumbing fixtures such as faucets, washers, flushometers, valves, etc.
• Maintains and makes routine repairs to electrically powered equipment and appliances (e.g., motors, pumps, lamps, fans, vacuums, scrubbers) according to instructions from journeyman and equipment service manuals
• Performs other electrical work not requiring a licensed electrician such as replacing light bulbs and fuses, as needed
• Performs preventive maintenance and makes repairs to heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment (e.g., replacing belts on motors, changing filters, replacing bearings and cooling coils) according to instructions and equipment service…