Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift, Graylyn International Conference Center

wfu; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Wake Forest University is seeking a part-time Maintenance Technician to perform general and preventive maintenance. Shifts are 3PM–11PM, with duties across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, painting, doors, and pool maintenance.

You will work on interior and exterior facilities, climbing ladders or crawl spaces as needed. A high school diploma or GED with relevant training and 1–4 years of experience is preferred; strong safety and customer relation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus specialized training with one to four years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, hydraulic lifts, or in tunnels and crawl spaces.
• General knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting repairs and installation as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to read, understand, and abide by all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain effective customer relations.
• Ability to work any assigned shift/work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Repairs electrical systems, outlets and cords; resets breakers; installs motors and belts as needed; responds to requests.
• Stops overflowing and clogged toilets; unstops showers and sinks; repairs valves, gaskets and lines.
• Monitors HVAC chemical equipment; changes filters and fan belts; opens HVAC drains.
• Performs carpentry repairs on doors, windows, walls, shelving, and related items.
• Patches, caulks, primers, stains, and paints ceilings, walls, doors and windows.
• Installs and repairs door hardware and locks; makes keys.
• Mends vehicle gas and electric systems; installs tile and floor coverings.
• Cleans pools, adds chemicals; replaces pool floor covering.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Safety compliance

Customer relations

Education

HS diploma or GED

Specialized training

1–4 years related experience

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

Shifts will vary during the week and will be from 3PM - 11PM

Responsible for and assists with general and preventive maintenance service.

Job Description

Shifts will vary during the week and will be from 3PM - 11PM

Essential Functions:

• Repairs electrical systems, outlets and cords; resets breakers; installs motors and belts as needed; responds to all electrical requests as needed; performs preventive maintenance on electrical equipment as scheduled.

• Stops overflowing and clogged toilets; unstops showers and sinks; repairs valves, gaskets and lines (this includes but is not limited to water, sewer, steam and condensate lines); responds to all requests for plumbing service as directed; performs preventive maintenance on plumbing equipment as scheduled.

• Monitors HVAC chemical equipment; changes filters and fan belts; opens HVAC drains; performs preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment as scheduled.

• Performs carpentry repairs on doors, door hardware, windows, storm window fabrication, walls, shelving, and other carpentry repairs as needed.

• Patches, caulks, primers, stains, and paints ceilings, walls, doors, windows, and other items as needed.

• Installs and repairs door hardware and locks; makes keys.

• Makes repairs to vehicles gas and electric.

• Installs tile and other floor coverings.

• Cleans pools, adds chemicals as needed; removes and replaces pool floor covering.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. plus specialized training with one to four years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, hydraulic lifts, or in tunnels and crawl spaces.

• General knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting repairs and installation as needed.

• Ability to meet the requirements of the University’s automobile insurance.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.

• Ability to read, understand, and abide by all safety policies and procedures.

• Ability to maintain effective customer relations.

• Ability to work any assigned shift/work schedule.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in building automation systems and/or high voltage systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Physical Requirements: heavy work; exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Talking, hearing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.

• Visual acuity to perform an activity such as operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

Environmental Conditions:

• Activities occur both inside and outside, subject to both environmental conditions.

• Workers are subject to noise, vibrations, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

Additional Job Description

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Time Type Requirement

Part time

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or [phone].