General Maintenance Specialist - Facility Services (Maintenance)

Performs a variety of duties involving general facilities maintenance. Performs routine maintenance and repair to facilities under minimal supervision in areas such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, food service equipment, landscape, paint, carpentry, and refuse/recycling.

Duties:

• Performs maintenance duties such as basic plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, swimming pool maintenance and repair, paint, carpentry, landscape activities, and refuse/recycling.
• Cleans the work area.
• Identifies emergency repairs beyond his/her skill level in order to summon on-call assistance using defined procedures.
• Performs minor equipment repair.
• Completes required forms and logs.
• Performs tasks using small hand tools and power equipment.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education: None

Required Experience: None

Skills:

• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions
• Ability to update written records, including computerized records

Certifications:

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Climbing ladders, working at heights.  
• Shoveling snow from doorways and sidewalks.  
• Lifting and carrying loads up to 100 lbs.  Prolonged standing and walking.  
• Working with insulation such as fiberglass.  
• Climbing stairs, including carrying while climbing.  
• Excessive stooping and bending.  
• Manual dexterity.
• Painting and exposure to chemicals associated with paint.  
• Exposure to odors.  
• Exposure to disagreeable tasks or conditions.  
• Working in very tight areas/cramped enclosures.  
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals.  
• Work may involve night, weekend, shift or overtime work.  
• May be designated as an essential position during emergency closures.
• May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies.

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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