Housing & Grounds Maintenance Worker/LC

Wright State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Housing & Grounds Maintenance Worker to ensure the upkeep of facilities and grounds. This role involves performing preventive and corrective maintenance, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing work. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities maintenance and the ability to lead projects effectively. Join a supportive team and contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all. Your expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing the living experience for students and staff alike.

Qualifications

• 6 years of full-time experience in facilities maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical publications.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of housing and grounds.
• Install and maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry work.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Maintenance Management System

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

EEO Statement

Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Faculty Rank or Job Title

Faculty Rank or Job Title Housing & Grounds Maintenance Worker/LC

Job Category:

Job Category: Classified (non-exempt)

Department

Department Facilities Operations

EEO number:

EEO number: 25C179

Position FTE

100%

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate $22.16/hr

Salary Band:

Salary Band: HGMW

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Under general direction, performs preventive and corrective maintenance of student
housing, grounds and mechanical equipment, including HVAC , electrical and plumbing
infrastructures.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent, and six (6) years of full-time experience in facilities or
apartment maintenance, to include a combination of skills in the areas of: HVAC ; electrical;
plumbing and carpentry is required.

Demonstrated leadership skills are required. Knowledge of standard practices, materials and tools and knowledge of occupational hazards involved and safety precautions necessary for the building maintenance trades are required.

Must be able to read, write and comprehend common vocabulary. Must be able to calculate basic math, including fractions, decimals and percentages. May be required to read, interpret and work from blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, plans, layouts.

Any combination of overtime, shift work, weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position may be designated as essential and/or the employee may be required to provide a
means to be contacted during non-duty hours for emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

Essential Functions and percent of time:

• Under general direction, performs preventative and corrective maintenance of student housing, grounds and mechanical equipment, including HVAC , electrical and plumbing infrastructures. 35%
• Installs and maintains drywall and interiors finishes, ceiling and floors. Installs and repairs cupboards, cabinets and counter tops. Paints all units as needed. 15%
• May be required to do on-the-job planning for completion of projects. Interpretation of schematic and wiring diagrams, blueprints and technical publications and safety codes, practices, and procedures is mandatory. 2%
• Maintains locks and replaces and repairs door hardware including re-keying, access control programming and replacing weather stripping. 5%
• Maintains and services all apartments and mechanical room heating and cooling equipment. Inspects and cleans duct work and air vents. 3%
• Installs and maintains siding, roofing and gutters. Installs and maintains appliances including washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, garbage disposals and microwave ovens. 5%
• Maintains landscaping and grounds. Performs snow and ice removal as needed. Maintains curb appeal and polices parking lot for litter. 20%
• Repairs sidewalks and parking lot surfaces. Maintains and repairs parking lot and sidewalk lighting. 3%
• Monitors and cleans all available apartments and/or models during turn-over working with student employees, State or contracted Custodial staff. Schedules annual pest control and pest inspection. 5%
• Keeps daily log and operates the computerized maintenance management system. Maintains inventories and replacement parts. 5%
• Coordinates with other workers as needed to complete building and grounds maintenance work within the overall scope of multi-trade projects. 2%

Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd):

Non-Essential Functions and percent of time:

Working Conditions

A pre-employment physical examination will be required before original appointment. An annual physical exam may be required. Maintenance/ WSU testing is required.

OSHA 30-hour certificate/license required within (180) days. Failure to obtain said license/certification when provided by the University shall result in separation from the University. In the case of promotion when the license/certification should have been obtained within one year of entry into the position, the affected employee shall be returned to their former bargaining unit position and shall displace the bargaining unit employee holding their former position. If the required license/certification should have been obtained more than one year after entry into the position, the affected employee shall be separated from the University.

Conditions may require walking, stooping, climbing, pushing, pulling, heavy lifting (less than or equal to 65 pounds), high climbing, bending, working in awkward positions handling equipment and materials. Exposure to toxic gas, chemicals, high pressure gases, dangerous machinery, fumes and contact with insulation, dust particles and asbestos, and danger of electrical shock may exist. Any combination of overtime, shift work, weekend and holiday work may be required. Employees will be required to wear protective clothing and/or respiratory equipment when conditions warrant. Note: If a respirator is required for duties specific to this job, an annual respirator fit test and physical examination will be required. This position may be designated as essential and/or the employee may be required to provide a means to be contacted during non-duty hours for emergencies.

Any combination of overtime, shift work, weekend and holiday work may be required.

This position is designated as “Essential” and/or the employees may be required to provide a means to be contacted during non-duty hours for emergencies.

This is a bargaining unit position.

Employees will be required to wear protective clothing and/or respiratory equipment when conditions warrant. Note: If a respirator is required for duties specific to this job, an annual respiratory fit test and physical examination will be required. This position may be designated as Essential and/or the employee may required to provide a means to be contacted during non duty hours or emergencies.

To preserve the safety and security of the campus community and to maintain the integrity of university operations, it is the policy of Wright State University before making an employment offer conduct various background checks, such as a criminal record, credit history when job related and/or education verifications. Additionally, an administrative review shall be conducted whenever the university learns that an employee is charged with or convicted of a crime (except for minor vehicle violations). Frequently asked questions related to background checks may be found on the human resources website at http://www.wright.edu/human-resources.

Effective July 1, 2017, per Policy 7230 Wright State University is tobacco-free. Tobacco use, including the sale, advertising sampling and distribution of tobacco products and tobacco related items is prohibited in all university facilities, on all university owned or leased grounds, university owned or operated residence halls and apartments, and at all university sponsored events regardless of location. Tobacco use is also prohibited in all university vehicles or on any equipment owned, leased or operated by Wright State University. This policy applies to anyone on campus including students, faculty, staff, visitors, consultants, vendors, patients, volunteers, and contractor employees.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Posting Date

Posting Date 05/06/2025

First Consideration Date:

First Consideration Date: 05/19/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent, and six (6) years of full-time experience in facilities or apartment maintenance, to include a combination of skills in the areas of: HVAC; electrical; plumbing and carpentry?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you possessed a valid US driver's license for at least one year?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position at Wright State University? Please check all that apply.
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