Senior General Maintenance Spec

Senior General Maintenance Spec

Join the staff at OU Health Sciences Center (OU HSC) and become part of Oklahoma's premier research university, which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges.

We are looking for a team member who can perform a variety of routine maintenance and repair duties to campus facilities under minimal supervision in areas such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, swimming pools, food service equipment, landscape, paint, and carpentry, and lead others performing similar duties.

• Plan, organize, assign, and review the maintenance work of unskilled and semi-skilled workers assigned to the team.
• Ensure that adequate supplies, materials, and equipment are available for projects and workload.
• Perform maintenance duties such as basic plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, swimming pool maintenance and repair, paint, carpentry, and landscape activities.
• Identify emergency repairs beyond skill level and summon on‑call assistance using defined procedures.
• Contact university representatives, customers, and outside vendors to gather and disseminate information.
• Perform minor equipment repair to welders, drills, saws, and other tools.
• Complete required forms and logs.
• Perform tasks using small hand tools and power equipment.
• Recommend building or equipment repair or replacement to management.
• Perform various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• 36 months of basic maintenance activities such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pool maintenance, paint, carpentry, and landscape.

Skills

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to compose original written reports.
• Ability to train and direct others, conduct interviews.
• Ability to use tools or equipment with expertise.
• Ability to read and understand complex written materials and instructions.
• Ability to update written records, including computerized records.
• Read and understand complex written materials such as blueprints, metrics, or technical manuals.

Certifications

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date.

Physical

• Climbing ladders, working at heights.
• Shoveling snow from doorways and sidewalks.
• Lifting and carrying loads up to 100 lbs.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Working with insulation such as fiberglass.
• Climbing stairs, including carrying while climbing.
• Excessive stooping and bending.

Environmental

• Painting and exposure to chemicals associated with paint.
• Exposure to odors.
• Exposure to disagreeable tasks or conditions.
• Working in very tight areas, cramped enclosures.
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
• Work may involve night, weekend, shift or overtime work.
• May be designated as an essential position during emergency closures.
• May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies.

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