Maintenance Repair Worker 3 - Environmental Health & Safety

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

2d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Maintenance Repair Worker 3 for the Environmental Health & Safety department. This position will be responsible for the inspection of health and safety infrastructure at the university to maintain regulatory compliance and ensure the safety of faculty, staff, students, and visitors. Examples of inspected equipment include, but are not limited to, emergency eyewash and safety showers, AEDs, and emergency laboratory placards. This position will complete OSHA required facility assessments, of walkways, stairs, and fences, documenting these assessments and submitting work orders as needed. This position will cover emergency door card placard assessments and updates which include maintaining inventory of all emergency door card placards and input into the GIS database, and install or submit work orders for installation of placard holders. The position also supports campus operations through a consistent, scheduled preventive maintenance and inspection program that spans multiple facilities and building types. Work is performed independently within established procedures and maintenance schedules, with coordination across Facilities Services, EH&S, and external vendors as needed. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work across a broad geographic area, often with minimal direct supervision, while adhering to established safety practices and maintenance standards. This position requires regular physical activity, including walking campus facilities, standing for extended periods, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working in confined or hard-to-access areas. The incumbent frequently lifts, carries, and moves tools, equipment, and materials associated with maintenance and inspection activities. Work may involve exposure to wet surfaces, temperature variations, noise, and mechanical or electrical equipment. The incumbent may work indoors and outdoors and may be exposed to cleaning agents, treated water, or other materials commonly encountered during facility maintenance. Appropriate personal protective equipment is used in accordance with established safety procedures.

Requirements

Two years of experience performing semi-skilled work in a relevant building and/or mechanical trade; OR one year of experience as a Maintenance Repair Worker II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
Requires a valid driver's license at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
This position requires walking or standing to a significant degree and pushing and/or pulling; exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
This position requires the ability to see, hear, and communicate through speech.

Responsibilities

Inspection of health and safety infrastructure at the university to maintain regulatory compliance and ensure the safety of faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
Complete OSHA required facility assessments, of walkways, stairs, and fences, documenting these assessments and submitting work orders as needed.
Cover emergency door card placard assessments and updates which include maintaining inventory of all emergency door card placards and input into the GIS database, and install or submit work orders for installation of placard holders.
Supports campus operations through a consistent, scheduled preventive maintenance and inspection program that spans multiple facilities and building types.

Benefits

Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire.
Health insurance options including dental and vision
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
Staff Employees’ Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees.
SEC Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
The University encourages employees to pursue training and educational opportunities available to them through the Nevada System of Higher Education institutions. Tuition is paid in full when Classified employees enroll in a course that can apply toward the completion of a degree or is job-related.
Classified Staff Grants-In-Aid Benefit
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program The University offers this program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of Classified employees (working at least 50%). The Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program may be used for undergraduate and graduate state-supported courses.
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program