Facilities Maintenance General

General Summary

Perform basic and semi-complex routine facilities repairs and preventative maintenance tasks, routine and heavy cleaning, and upkeep of University buildings, facilities, and Grounds. Organize and coordinate the Physical Plant Operation's work order system for assigned areas.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine carpentry, electrical, plumbing and/or minor painting repair tasks in accordance with pre-established procedures.
• These tasks will be inside and outside of the facilities.
• Operate and adjust hand and motorized equipment and vehicles that such as rollers, mowers, vacuums, auto-scrubbers, extractors, buffers, power washers, sweepers, weed wipes, tractors, loaders, trucks and other related vehicles and equipment.
• Clean, dust, polish and maintain; floors (all materials), wall surfaces, lavatories, fixtures, furniture, windows, and stairways by hand and power equipment.
• Empty waste containers, inside and outside of builds; and pick up, collect, haul and dispose of refuse inside and outside of buildings.
• Stock and maintain an inventory of various supplies and equipment in accordance with specific instructions.
• Install and maintain campus plants, trees and grasses, with hand and power equipment.
• Maintain campus streets, walks, parking lots, and other external facilities.
• Remove snow and ice as assigned by sanding, salting, sweeping, chopping, shoveling, and/or operating snow removal vehicles and equipment.
• Construct, install, dismantle, and maintain, traffic and pedestrian control aids and signs.
• Move and transport furniture, supplies, equipment and machinery; load and unload trucks as assigned.
• Report any damage, malfunction, irregularities and/or potential hazards in buildings, grounds, equipment, vehicles or supplies to supervisor.
• Perform and record basic preventative maintenance tasks such as checking specified mechanical room systems, oiling machinery, changing filters, recording temperatures or other comparable tasks.
• Submit work orders for trades.
• Prepare records and service reports of materials and time expended. Perform related Departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to read, write, interpret instructions, and perform basic arithmetic.

High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience is required.

At least two (2) years of documented experience within the last six (6) years in directly related maintenance activities.

At least one (1) year experience planning and coordinating general and preventative maintenance within an elementary school building or comparable environment.

Knowledge of tools, equipment and methods used in grounds and building maintenance is necessary.

Ability to meet Departmental standards of reasonable personal hygiene is necessary.

Ability to perform physically active work of a heavy nature, requiring frequent walking, climbing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling and crouching activity is necessary.

Knowledge of cleaning techniques and operation of custodial equipment is desirable.

Ability to perform occasional lifting of a minimum of up to 100 pounds may be required, routine lifting of 50 pounds required.

Able to climb ladders up to 15 feet and perform work assignments.

Possession of a valid Michigan chauffeurs' license and fork lift certification within 120 days.

A physical exam administered by the employer's designated physician with successful medical clearance is required to determine incumbent's ability to perform essential functions of the job.

One year documented grounds maintenance experience including; riding mowers and truck-mounted snow plows.

Demonstrated proficiency in planning work projects.

Demonstrated proficiency in hand and power tools.

Demonstrated proficiency in performing routine maintenance tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Additional Information:

Salary: FM 15, Step 1: $22.72 an hour/$47,258 annually 

Shift: Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Location: Main Campus