Building Mechanic

Illinois Wesleyan University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 30,310 - 43,170; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Significant time off

Tuition scholarships for employees and

dependents

Job summary

Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IN, seeks a skilled Building Trades Technician to maintain and repair interior finishes, building envelopes, furniture, fixtures, and equipment across campus. This is a full-time, on-campus position with on-call duties and a focus on safe, quality workmanship.

Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and repair across walls, ceilings, doors, roofing, and exterior systems, as well as assisting various trades.

Qualifications

• High school/GED required; apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in painting, building interior, building envelope, furniture, fixtures and equipment construction preferred.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call roster for service to faculty, staff, and students.
• Participate in the snow removal on-call roster.
• Participate in department safety training.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical demands: lift up to 100 lbs.; various moves and repetitive motions; occasional climbing.”

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of building interior finishes, including painting, wall/ceiling systems, drywall, plaster and paint, locks and door systems, and flooring.
• Building envelope systems: roof, drains, exterior masonry, metal, wood, and plastic exterior; joints; exterior window/door systems and locks.
• Building furniture systems and moveable equipment across residence halls and various buildings.
• Assist plumbers, electricians, and HVAC staff on minor installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Provide technical expertise related to carpentry and painting.
• Collaborate with Supervisor of Building Trades on parts, projects, inventory, and equipment.

Skills

On-call readiness

Physical strength

Education

High school/GED

Apprenticeship preferred

Job description

This position maintains the University’s building systems, equipment, and structures.Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair ofbuilding interior finishes, including painting, building envelope systems, furniture,fixtures and equipment. Projects range in scope and complexity from simple furniturerepairs to completing entire interior renovations. This is a full time, on-campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access tomultiple tuition scholarship programs for employees and dependents.

Responsibilities:

• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of:
• Building interior finishes; wall and ceiling systems; drywall, plaster and paint; locks and door systems; andall flooring types
• Building envelope systems; roof, drains and gutter systems, masonry, metal, wood, and plastic exterior as wellas hard and soft joint systems; exterior concrete and railing systems; building penetrationsincluding exterior window/door systems and locks
• Building furniture systems and moveable equipment; furniture, fixtures and equipment in residence halls, academic, administrative andathletic buildings
• Assist plumbers, electricians, and HVAC staff on minor installation, maintenance,troubleshooting and repairs
• Provide technical expertise as it relates to carpentry and painting
• Work with the Supervisor of Building Trades in researching parts, projects, inventoryand equipment

Requirements:

• High school/GED required; apprenticeship preferred
• Minimum of 5 years experience in painting, building interior, building envelope, furniture,fixtures and equipment construction preferred
• Participate in 24/7 on-call roster for service to faculty, staff, and students
• Participate in the snow removal on-call roster
• Participate in department safety training
• Valid driver’s license
• Physical demands: Occasionally requires ability to lift up to 100 lbs.; Frequentlyrequires twisting, turning, repetitive hand/wrist motion and forearm rotation, bending,stooping, pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders,balancing and reaching above shoulder and down to floor and lifting/carrying up to50 lbs.; Constantly requires standing, walking, traveling from building to buildingmultiple times a day and lifting/carrying up to 25lbs.

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The final candidate will pass a pre-employment physical and background investigation.

Level T $26.67/hr

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here . Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire oranytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required toverify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorizationthroughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fosteringa community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstandingfaculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitmentto contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan Universityis an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may beaccessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html. Illinois WesleyanUniversity is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence througha variety of viewpoints.