Bldg Maint Mech I - III

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University (OSU) Stillwater is seeking a Facilities Maintenance worker to support VPR spaces and equipment. You will identify and repair issues, perform daily walk-throughs, and schedule preventative maintenance to ensure continuous research use.

Role requires flex scheduling, overtime, and on-call rotation. A valid driver’s license and compliance with safety programs are mandatory. Strong communication and basic building trades skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School/GED completion required by start date.
• BMM I/II/III levels describe progressively more years of building-trade experience or 600 hours vocational/technical education.

Responsibilities

• General office, lab and equipment maintenance for spaces assigned to the VPR.
• Identify, respond to, and repair issues; perform daily walk-throughs of VPR spaces.
• Schedule preventative maintenance on equipment and ensure continuous research use.
• Maintain infrastructure and daily operations of VPR facilities.

Skills

Observation and communication

Follow instructions

Work with minimal supervision

Respirator fit test

Access tight spaces

Climb and work from ladders/scaffold

Mechanical/electrical background

Education

High School/GED

BMM I

BMM II

BMM III

Tools

Apprentice license (mechanical/electrical/plumbing)

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Jason Pogue, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Work Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8AM - 5PM. This position will be required to work overtime when necessary. Required to participate in weekly rotating on-call schedule. Overtime and on- call hours include non-business hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to perform snow and ice removal tasks and respond at any time of the day or night as needed. Due to communication expectations of the position, the employee will be required to maintain a personal cell phone.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$16.00 - $25.00

Hourly

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

General office, lab and equipment maintenance for spaces and equipment assigned to the Vice President for Research (VPR). Identify, respond to, and repair issues found within the space assigned to the VPR. Perform daily walk-throughs of VPR assigned space and scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment. Maintain the infrastructure, aesthetics, and daily operations of the VPR facilities to ensure continuous research use and adherence to all applicable regulations and requirements. Required to work overtime when necessary. Required to participate in weekly rotating on-call schedule. Overtime and on-call hours include non-business hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to perform snow and ice removal tasks and respond at any time of the day or night as needed. Due to communication expectations of the position, the employee will be required to maintain a personal cell phone. This position is expected to interact with customers and other employees in a professional manner that enhances work effectiveness and efficiency for the VPR Research Facilities Maintenance Department.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• BMM I - two years of prior successful work experience in a building trade; and/or the equivalent of 600 hours Vocational/Technical education in a related building trade field.

  BMM II - three years of prior successful work experience in a building trade; and/or the equivalent of 600 hours Vocational/Technical education in a related building trade field plus one year of prior successful work experience in a building trade.

  BMM III - four years of prior successful work experience in a building trade; and/or the equivalent of 600 hours Vocational/Technical education in a related building trade field plus two years of prior successful work experience in a building trade.

Post-secondary education may substitute for years of required experience.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

A valid driver's license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.

Must be eligible for employment in areas governed by the U.S. Patriot Act and the Public Health and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, 42 CFR 73, 7 CFR 331, and 9 CFR 121. Consequently, the individual hired for this position must successfully complete a Department of Justice/Federal Bureau of Investigation (DOJ/FBI) security risk assessment as well as the background check. Must maintain a valid driver's license. Must enroll in the University's Occupational Health and Safety Program. Must enroll in the University's Respiratory Protection Program and receive medical clearance to wear/use respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical

  Building Trades or Technical Field

• Four (4) years' experience in a building trade; and/or the equivalent of 600 hours Vocational/Technical education in a related building trade field plus two (2) years of prior successful work experience in a building trade.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Apprentice license in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Highly developed ability to observe and take note, good communication skills, ability to follow instructions closely, ability to work with very little supervision.
• Ability to access tight spaces to perform job, pass a respirator fit test, and wear full face respirator for extended periods. May need to climb and/or work from stairs, ladders, scaffold, etc. for extended periods. Ability to work in a squat position or on knees for extended periods.
• Broad general mechanical/electrical/electronic background. General building skill experience (i.e. carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, etc.).