Facilities Maintenance Worker

University of Dubuque; Asbury (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dubuque is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Worker to perform general maintenance and repairs across campus buildings and facilities. The role requires dependability, self-motivation, and teamwork in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities include repairing and maintaining equipment, plumbing, electrical, boiler systems, HVAC, locks, and buildings, plus carpentry, remodeling, and preventative maintenance.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Occasional heavy lifting up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, and kneel for long periods.
• Climb a 12’ ladder, work on scaffolding, and operate an aerial lift.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain equipment, plumbing, electrical, boiler system, HVAC, locks, and buildings per codes.
• Perform skilled and semi-skilled carpentry, remodels, and new construction.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and buildings.
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Perform basic electrical repairs and installations.
• Snow removal related activities when necessary.
• Restore/replace furniture, doors, windows, floors, roofs, etc.
• Repair/paint walls, ceilings, fixtures, and other surfaces.
• Support the University’s mission, including overtime and call-in work as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

The Facilities Maintenance Worker will be responsible for generalmaintenance and repair duties across campus buildings andfacilities. The ideal candidate will be a dependable,self-motivated individual who takes pride in their work and valuesteamwork in a mission-driven environment.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities:

• Repair and maintain equipment, plumbing, electrical, boilersystem, HVAC, locks, & buildings in accordance with buildingcodes
• Perform skilled and semi-skilled carpentry, remodels, & newconstruction
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment &buildings
• Complete all required paperwork in a timely manner
• Perform a variety of basic electrical repairs andinstallations
• Perform snow removal related activities when necessary
• Restore and/or replace various types of furniture, doors,windows, floors, roofs, etc.
• Repair and/or replace concrete, plaster walls, paint walls,ceilings, fixtures, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University’sMission including overtime assignments and emergencycall-in work

Position Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions
• Occasional heavy lifting up to 100 lbs. is required
• Ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time, bend,stoop, and kneel
• Ability to climb a 12’ ladder, work on scaffolding &operate an aerial lift
• Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, &interpersonal

Requirements:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Completion of electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC trainingcourses are highly preferred
• Minimum of 4 years’ related experience