General Maintenance Assistant

Indiana University Bloomington; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

Generous paid time off plans

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington seeks a Facility Operations staff member responsible for maintaining and repairing HVAC systems, plumbing, and general facility upkeep. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience in multi-craft maintenance and a high school diploma.

This position supports university functions with full-time shifts, provides emergency response, and offers extensive benefits like health insurance and retirement plans. Ideal candidates will show dependable skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Qualifications

• 2 years of multi-craft maintenance experience in facilities upkeep.
• General knowledge of multi-craft maintenance in carpentry, electric, heating/cooling, and plumbing.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and repair on HVAC systems.
• Repairs plumbing fixtures and addresses mechanical issues.
• Assists in directing the work of others and drives university vehicles.

Skills

Maintenance Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Flexibility

Organizational Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA). Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations, maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.

Responsibilities

• Performs semi-skilled maintenance and repair on HVAC systems. Checks air vents and installs window air conditioning units.
• Assembles, installs and/or repairs wiring, electrical and electronic components, machinery, equipment, and appliances.
• Repairs and performs minor maintenance on pipe systems and plumbing fixtures including repair of faucet leaks, vandal-proof stoppers, and shower heads. Clears drains using plunger and spring.
• Diagnoses mechanical problems and determines corrective steps, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate. Repairs or replaces defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassembles equipment.
• Repairs and replaces drywall, paint, screens, glass, doors and door hardware, shade blinds, furniture, lamps, handrails, ceiling and floor tiles, baseboard molding strips, etc. Repairs desk lamps, ceiling lights, sweepers, and wet vacs. Replaces light switches, ceiling lights, and fluorescent fixtures.
• Maintains parts, supplies, and equipment and advises supervisor when supplies need to be ordered. Uses tools ranging from common hand and power tools to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices.
• Assists in directing the work of others.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including general building maintenance duties. Drives University vehicles as needed. Works any shift as needed. Provides 24-hour emergency response as needed. Assists with snow removal activities as necessary.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

Work Experience

• 2 years of multi-craft maintenance experience in facilities upkeep.

Licenses and Certificates

• Possesses a valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

Skills

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Proficient in English with written and verbal communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Friendly and service-oriented.
• General knowledge of multi-craft maintenance in carpentry, electric, heating/cooling, and plumbing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools used to perform job duties.
• Ability to operate the specific tools used in the area of expertise, including related tools and equipment.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, campus standards, and ordinances.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and sketches.

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position oneself in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Available to work during inclement weather (i.e. snow and ice) when weather emergencies dictate that the department is needed to take care of the campus.

The successful applicant will need to be available for daytime training for the first 6 months of employment.

Bloomington, Indiana

3:30 P.M.-12:00 A.M., Tuesday through Saturday or Sunday through Monday.

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Licensed & Skilled Trades

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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