USSR Hourly- General Maintenance Worker

Oklahoma Panhandle State University; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A public regional university in Oklahoma is looking for a Maintenance Technician to perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment and assist in repairing machinery and plumbing. The role requires the ability to lift heavy objects, knowledge of maintenance procedures, and a strong work ethic. Experience in maintenance is preferred. Join a community-oriented institution committed to excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Two years maintenance experience.
• Must have current Oklahoma State driver’s license.
• Ability to read labels and instructions for proper use of chemicals and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Assist in repairing machinery, plumbing, and physical structures.
• Bend and cut conduit, connect wires to motors.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Ability to lift 60 pounds

Use of hand power tools

Ability to communicate courteously

Job description

Performs routine preventative maintenance on equipment and assists in repairing machinery, plumbing, physical structures and fixtures.

Responsibilities

• Bends and cuts conduit, cuts wires and drills holes in wall, floors or ceilings for electrical connection.
• Connects wires to motors, fixtures and other electrical equipment, replaces switches and fuses, and splices wires and insulates wires with friction tape, if not required by a certified electrician.
• Bends, cuts and threads pipe, cuts opening in walls, ceiling and floors for pipes and seals pipe joints.
• Dismantles machine or equipment, replaces defective parts and motors and adjusts feed mechanisms.
• Performs routine maintenance on machines, such as cleaning and lubricating shafts, pulleys, gear and bearings, using rags, brushes, grease gun and oil can.
• Cuts out and joins parts for worktables, benches, shelves and other furnishings, using hand-tools and materials, such as saws, hammers, nails and screws.
• Paints walls, ceilings or fixtures of building. Prepares surfaces for painting and pre-masking of paint areas.
• Replaces filters and belts in building equipment rooms.
• May perform a variety of other duties to include moving of furniture, material, and equipment.
• Must have a strong work ethic and lead by example.
• Must be a professional, credible and respected representative of the institution internally and in the community
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsible
• Must be able to lift more than 50-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking.
• Can be exposed to a variety of weather conditions for periods of time.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous manner
• Other duties as assigned by Vice President of Fiscal Affairs or his/her designee.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand the following directions as given.
• Two years maintenance experience.
• Must have current Oklahoma State driver’s license.
• Ability to read labels and instruction for proper use of chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to use a variety of hand power tools.
• The ability to lift 60 pounds, ability to work from ladders or raised platforms.
• Experience preferred.

About Oklahoma Panhandle State University (OPSU): OPSU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is the first public Hispanic Serving Institution in Oklahoma. The university is a baccalaureate degree granting institution located in Goodwell, Oklahoma. Rooted in “Progress through Knowledge,” OPSU is committed to promoting excellence in the preparation of students for success in a global community. Our university achieved multiple rankings by the 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings: #3 Best Value Regional Colleges West; #8 Top Public Colleges for the Western Region; and #17 Best Regional Colleges West. U.S New and World Report also recognized OPSU as one of the top ten universities in Oklahoma, standing out of our affordable tuition rates.