Campus Maintenance Technician & Equipment Operator

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

Retirement

Tuition waiver

Annual and sick leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement in Bozeman seeks a Laborer to support the maintenance and care of campus buildings, grounds, equipment and utilities. You will assist trades, operate equipment, and help with renovations and snow removal.

Under supervision, you will perform preventative maintenance, ensure safety, and support large campus events. This is a classified hourly position (FTE 1.0) at $24.25/hour, with benefits; a valid driver’s license is required and

Qualifications

• High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Progressively responsible experience in general construction laborer experience that includes facility maintenance and construction equipment operation, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience operating heavy equipment such as forklifts, trucks, bucket trucks, etc. and using power tools.
• Demonstrated experience using general construction equipment and hand tools including masonry tools, ladders, scaffolds, chainsaws, etc.
• Demonstrated experience providing a high level of customer service in a fast-paced environment, continuously displaying a positive, professional and helpful manner.

Responsibilities

• Perform support work and provide assistance to other trades (plumbers, electricians, painters, carpenters, etc.) including site preparation, delivery of supplies, materials and equipment, and site cleanup.
• Perform and assist with a variety of skilled technical work (e.g. masonry, asbestos abatement and mold remediation, demolition, concrete, construction site preparation, etc.).
• Operate a variety of equipment including manual, power, and heavy equipment (e.g. bucket truck, forklift, Grad-All, loaders, dump truck, roll-off trucks, snow removal equipment, pressure washers, chainsaws, etc.) to perform campus operational, renovation, construction, and maintenance work.
• Operates vehicles and specialized equipment, such as trucks, GradAll, forklift, snow removal equipment, Roll off trucks, loaders, backhoes, and mowers in support of renovation, construction, repair, and maintenance of campus buildings, streets, and grounds.
• Inspect, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on roof membranes and roof drainage systems to prevent damage from water and weather exposure.
• Institute necessary steps to confine hazards and/or protect building occupants when suspected hazardous materials are encountered on any maintenance, alteration, repair or renovation job in progress including abating small areas of asbestos or mold containing materials using established removal policies and procedures.
• Perform and assist with snow removal operations, waste management operations (landfill, recycling, e-waste), stormwater compliance operations.
• Support large campus activities like sports, concerts, and other significant University events.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Customer service

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Power tools

Scaffolding

Ladders

Job description

Montana State University - Office of Student Engagement in Bozeman seeks a Laborer to support the maintenance and care of campus buildings, grounds, equipment and utilities. You will assist trades, operate equipment, and help with renovations and snow removal.

Under supervision, you will perform preventative maintenance, ensure safety, and support large campus events. This is a classified hourly position (FTE 1.0) at $24.25/hour, with benefits; a valid driver’s license is required and