Maintenance Worker II

Location: Shepherdstown

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number
S292P

Working Title
Maintenance Worker II

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Pay Grade
2

Advertised Salary
$17.64

Position Status
Full Time

Appointment Length
12 Months

Department
Facilities Management

Job Summary/Basic Function

The primary responsibilities of this position are to maintain institutional buildings and facilities by performing light maintenance tasks for precautionary or preventive maintenance purposes by following established procedures and at the direction of departmental supervisors. Must be able to work nights and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED
2 years performing maintenance or repair work
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Ability to read, understand and follow instructions.
Ability to work alone in an area with minimal supervision.
Ability to operate hand and power tools.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to bend, stoop, stand, walk and lift up to 75 pounds on a daily basis.

Equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered as meeting the minimum qualifications, at the direction of the hiring supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

More than 4 years experience in electrical, plumbing and/or building maintenance and repair environment.

Demonstrated ability to excel, to be highly motivated, to exercise initiative and willingness to put forth the extra effort to getting a task accomplished.

Posting Date
01/15/2025

Close Date

Special Instructions Summary

Appointment to this position will be contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

We believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. Shepherd University offers generous employee benefits, including:

o 13 paid holidays

o 15 days annual leave (vacation) per year

o 18 sick days per year and the flexibility to use that time to care for immediate family members

o Wide range of health insurance and other benefits

o 401(a) retirement savings with 6% contribution match; eligibility to continue health insurance post-retirement, and other retiree perks

o Tuition waivers for employees and their dependents

Job Duties

Description of Job Duties

Performs light maintenance tasks on buildings and equipment for precautionary or preventative maintenance purposes to include roof surveys, changing light bulbs, cleaning light lenses, testing emergency lighting, cleaning LED light poles and other outside lighting, unclogging sinks, toilets and showers, replacing batteries in sinks and toilets, maintaining drains in buildings, replacing paper towel and toilet paper dispensers, replacing ceiling tiles, and changing batteries in Onity locks.

Sets up and arranges furniture for special events, delivers tables and chairs, move office equipment (file cabinets, desks, etc.).

Cleans entrances and porches by shoveling, and removing water, ice, snow, litter, and debris from sidewalks, steps, and entryways out 25' from building.

Notifies supervisor of equipment and facilities needing repair or replacement.

Assists Campus Service Workers with clean up after events.

May be required to remove hazardous materials following specific instructions and safety procedures, such as those used to abate a spill a clean-up of bodily fluids (blood borne pathogens).

Weekly maintains the campus clocks in particular McMurran Hall clock tower.

Maintains a database of air purifiers placed on campus. Database contains information concerning size, placement date, PM requirements and operating schedule.

Independently complete work orders for plumbing, electrical, locksmith and carpentry work orders.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor, including emergency "on-call" support