Utility Crew Worker - Oklahoma Baptist University

Christian Career Center; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Baptist University invites applications for a Facilities Assistant to support the Lead Utility in preparing spaces for meetings, events, and campus activities. You will move items around campus properties and assist in setup across venues, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 80 lbs. Availability for overtime and potential schedule changes is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel and grasp for extended periods.
• Ability to safely lift up to 80 lbs.
• Forklift operation ability required.
• Must be an active member of a local evangelical church.
• Overtime and schedule adjustments may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up rooms for events in campus facilities and external venues.
• Deliver items to and from stockrooms, warehouses, and mail room as requested by staff.
• Support other Facility Services departments when additional manpower is needed.
• Perform duties as assigned by Supervisor of Utilities/Grounds or Director of Facilities Management.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Professional conduct

Flexible schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

OBU Mission Statement

OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

OBU Mission Statement

OBU transforms lives by equipping students to pursue academic excellence, integrate faith with all areas of knowledge, engage a diverse world, and live worthy of the high calling of God in Christ.

Expectations for all Employees

Oklahoma Baptist University achieves its mission through a shared commitment to the following expectations. All employees must embrace these expectations and model them in their behavior.

• Demonstrate commitment to the essentials of the Christian faith.
• Commit to the mission and vision of Oklahoma Baptist University.
• Treat people with dignity and respect.
• Build relationships on honesty, integrity, and trust.
• Strive for excellence through teamwork, leadership, and a strong work ethic.
• Manage human and financial resources wisely and efficiently.

Purpose:

Assist the Lead Utility in the setup of all OBU facilities for meetings and special events. Assist in moving items throughout all of OBU owned properties.

Essential Functions

• Assist in setting up rooms for events in the Geiger Center, and all other facilities across campus, and outside events.
• Deliver items to and from stockrooms, warehouses, storage facilities, the mail room, and all other locations as requested by faculty and staff.
• Assist other Facility Services departments when additional manpower is needed in the different departments.
• All duties assigned by the Supervisor of Utilities/Grounds or Director of Facilities Management.

Required Qualifications

• Effectively and professionally communicate with co-workers, students, faculty, and administration.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Possess high standards of conduct, appearance, and attitude.
• Able to adjust hours and/or work schedule to work as needed, work early and/or late nights during the week and/or weekend for special events.

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel and grasp for extended periods of time and in non-environmentally controlled environments.
• Basic knowledge for how to safely lift and move heavy items.
• Ability to operate a forklift.
• Safely lift to 80 lbs.
• This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and employment is contingent upon results of a drug test based on OBU’s Drug Testing Policy.
• This person may be required to work overtime, and or, adjust their schedule as needed when it is deemed necessary by their supervisor.
• This person must be willing to be subject to call at any time, day, or night.
• Must be an active member of a local evangelical church.

Preferred

• Previous experience with setting up events and operating a forklift.

Special Requirements

• Must be a member of a local evangelical Christian church.
• Evangelical is a broad term referring to segment within Christianity which maintains the authority of the Bible and the belief in salvation by faith in Jesus alone.

OBU Benefits Summary

OBU understands that our employees are our most valuable assets when fulfilling our mission. We strive to offer an extensive array of benefits and opportunities for employees to choose from. Full-time employees benefit from the generous OBU provision of premium contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages along with free life insurance that includes accidental death and dismemberment equal to an employee’s base salary. OBU provides access to optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and other institutions of higher education. There is generous paid time off that includes annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include energy conservation days. For all employees working at least half-time, there is an employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan administered by Guide Stone. There are numerous other perks and opportunities for OBU employees including FREE family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or RAWC, Global outreach university mission trips, cafeteria discounts, and parking privileges to name a few.