Utility/General Maintenance Tech I

Hamline University • Saint Paul, MN

11d • $30

About The Position

The primary purpose of this temporary position is to provide services for campus building maintenance and grounds maintenance care and operations.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Proven ability to make responsible facility maintenance decisions and complete work tasks in a professional manner.
• Ability to provide excellent service and communication to University customers, and Facilities Services team members.
• Have basic knowledge and skills in proper methods and operation of building maintenance systems and tools.
• Working knowledge of proper material handling methods and general building maintenance and care.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the work; lifting of 50 pounds, working on ladder and from heights.
• Ability to adjust to changing workloads and schedules.
• Experience and sensitivity working with staff and customers from diverse backgrounds.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid MN Driver’s License or equivalent.
• Successfully pass a required criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years or more experience in a general maintenance or closely related building maintenance position.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with building and furniture repair in Residence Halls.
• Perform various material handling and campus delivery activities.
• Operate forklift and other bulk material handling equipment.
• Assist with general painting of walls and other surfaces.
• Perform and assist with various building maintenance and mechanical repair work utilizing work order systems including changing light fixture lamps.
• Moving and rearranging office, classroom and lounge furniture and equipment.
• Perform furniture assembly and adjustment.
• Assist with the maintenance of campus storage spaces.
• Assist with and perform various trash and recycling activities including general litter cleanup.
• Assist with grounds and exterior site maintenance including snow and ice removal.
• Respond to campus emergencies during off-hours.
• Work and communicate with other Facilities Services staff including student workers.
• All other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Paid Time off, including vacation time, paid holidays and safe and sick leave time off
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED