General Maintenance Technician

General Maintenance Technician

Perform various construction and general carpentry tasks to accomplish project goals and objectives. Oversee and lead a team of workers as required.

To Apply:

Candidates may email a resume, cover letter, and professional references to Greg Loy, Director of Facilities Maintenance at [email protected].

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform construction and general carpentry tasks as assigned by Supervisor
• Work on a team towards the completion of assigned work orders and projects in a timely, professional manner
• Assist other departments in project completion
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Assistance with special work projects, preparation, maintenance and clean-up
• Manage relevant inventory of construction tools, equipment, building supplies, products and chemicals
• Inspect work of student team members and maintain quality work standards
• Compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations, policies and best management practices
• Participate in campus safety training

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Proficient knowledge in framing, finish carpentry, painting, and drywall
• General knowledge in other construction trades
• Proficient skill in proper use of carpentry hand tools, bench tools and large shop equipment
• Able to analyze, organize, schedule, implement and coordinate a variety of work assignments
• Able to communicate tasks to be accomplished to work-study students understandably and cordially
• Professional and able to work with faculty, staff, students and guests
• Positive attitude toward problem solving and project completion

Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend and reach in the normal operation of carpentry activities
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs routinely and climb ladders and stairs without assistance
• Occasional use of lift equipment
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all seasons
• Must be able to work within contact and exposure to industry standard construction chemicals
• Must be able to work within different industry normal air quality environments

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record for the past three years
• 4-6 years general carpentry / construction experience
• Lift operators training certification (current or within 1 year of employment)

Equal Employment Opportunity Provider

Johnson University is a Christian university affiliated with Christian churches and churches of Christ. Its mission is to educate students for "Christian ministries and other strategic vocations framed by the Great Commission in order to extend the kingdom of God among all nations." Accordingly, Johnson University seeks to hire and educate individuals who share its vision and core values to carry out that mission. Johnson University does not unlawfully discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.

Johnson University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or disability-if such disability may be accommodated without undue hardship-in provision of educational opportunities, programs and activities, or employment opportunities and benefits, pursuant to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent amendments to that act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and subsequent re-authorization of that act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and subsequent amendments to that act.

The University, however, reserves the right under those provisions to make certain employment decisions based on religion, marital status, or sex consistent with the University's religious beliefs when establishing qualifications for certain positions. Further, as a Christian ministry, the University retains the right to select those who serve in ministerial positions, as that term has been defined by the courts in the context of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, based on criteria established by the University without regard to Title VII, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law governing the employment relationship.