Housing Maintenance Inspector - University Housing

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University Housing Facilities Maintenance is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to inspect, maintain and coordinate repairs across university housing facilities in the Champaign-Urbana area.

Responsibilities include inspecting systems, preparing work orders, coordinating with crafts staff, and maintaining records. Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least one year of relevant experience; locks and key management experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year (12 months) of construction or building equipment experience.
• Preferred: one year designing locks systems and key management.

Responsibilities

• Inspect facilities and report maintenance issues.
• Prepare and monitor maintenance work orders.
• Coordinate work with Housing crafts and trades staff.
• Maintain related records and documentation.
• Travel between University Housing facilities as needed.

Skills

Building maintenance

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Plumbing systems

HVAC systems

Fire protection systems

Inspection and reporting

Recordkeeping

Problem solving

Communication

Computerized building systems

Key management systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

University Housing Facilities Maintenance

University Housing provides an essential element of the Illinois experience, with hundreds of employees across seven units working together to build and maintain safe, healthy and welcoming homes for our residents. We value the many diverse voices, opinions, experiences and identities of the Illinois community, and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into each of our interactions, programs and decisions.

With 26 residence halls, three apartment complexes, nine dining locations, multiple storage facilities, miles of sidewalk, a quad and so much more to care for - our Facilities team has its hands full. University Housing Facilities include maintenance, facility planning, engineering, interior design and building service.

For more information regarding employment at University Housing, please visit our recruitment website at University Housing Recruitment .

Job Summary

Inspects buildings, grounds, and all related building systems within University Housing to identify maintenance needs and support safe facility operations. Prepare and monitor work orders, maintain key and lock systems, and coordinate maintenance and repair activities with Housing crafts and trades staff. All University Housing staff foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative work environment within University Housing.

Duties & Responsibilities

Facility and Equipment Inspections

• Inspects buildings, equipment, and grounds and identifies and reports any maintenance issues and/or necessary repairs.
• Inspects Housing units for defective and missing items such as door hardware, glass, tile, paint, light fixtures, etc.
• Inspects and maintains life safety equipment including recharging fire extinguishers, cleaning and replacing smoke detectors, operating a computer-based fire alarm system, and inspecting standpipes, sprinkler heads and other fire extinguishing systems.
• Inspects and maintains building exteriors and grounds including interior lighting systems, on-site utilities, drains, gutters and downspouts, masonry, siding, windows, and doors.
• Inspects and makes minor adjustments to kitchen equipment.
• Inspects and coordinates repairs for food service equipment such as freezers, coolers, dish machines, conveyors, grills, ovens, steam cookers, dispensers, and slicers.

Work Orders and Maintenance Coordination

• Prepares, issues, and monitors work orders for building maintenance and repair.
• With direction from supervisor develop priorities and the coordination of work with appropriate Housing crafts and trades staff.
• Maintain related records and documentation.

Key and Lock Systems

• Inspects, adjusts, and builds locks; cuts and maintains building keys and access/security codes.
  • This may include changing lock cores, recombinating locks, cutting keys and maintaining key inventories.

Building Systems Maintenance

• Maintains electrical and mechanical building equipment.
• Conducts ongoing inspection of building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, electrical, refrigeration, temperature control, plumbing and fire protection systems for proper operation.
  • This may include lubrication and changing of belts replacing filters and performing other maintenance as required.

Equipment Monitoring and Records Management

• Reads and checks gauges, meters, and thermometers to control temperature and humidity levels.
• Maintains electronic and paper logs as required.
• Operates electrical and mechanical equipment using manual, electronic or computer-based control, to maintain proper lighting, temperature and humidity level.

Inventory Management

• Maintains stock of repair parts and participates in making necessary purchases as required.
• Maintains an inventory of equipment and replacement parts.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work may involve occasional exposure to noise, changing temperatures, humidity, wet conditions, outdoor weather, construction activities, mechanical equipment, and other conditions commonly associated with residential, maintenance, and construction environments.

Work Schedule, Travel, or Other Job Expectations

Position involves travel between University Housing facilities and maintenance, mechanical, construction, or other operational areas as needed to perform assigned responsibilities. Work schedules vary from 8am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm Friday-Sunday/4pm-12am Monday-Tuesday, and 4pm-12am Wednesday-Sunday.

The position involves conducting inspections of facilities, monitoring maintenance activities, and responding to operational issues. Duties may involve accessing maintenance, mechanical, construction, or other operational areas to observe work, inspect conditions, and evaluate facility needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year (12 months) of experience in construction work or in the operation of electrical and mechanical building equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year (12 months) of experience designing locks systems, building lock cores and cutting keys or managing key systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of building maintenance, construction methods, materials, and equipment used in the repair and maintenance of facilities.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, temperature control, and fire protection systems.
• Ability to inspect facilities and equipment, identify maintenance needs, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to coordinate work activities, establish priorities, and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to analyze information, make decisions, and solve problems effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships with residents, staff, contractors, and campus partners.
• Ability to use computers, computerized building systems, and software applications related to maintenance operations and recordkeeping.
• Working knowledge of key systems, lock cores, key cutting, and key management systems.

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