Building Maintenance Worker

Posting date:

01/15/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1010951

Position Title:

Building Maintenance Worker

Department this Position Reports to:

Science Facilities

Hiring Range Minimum:

$32.41/hr.

Hiring Range Maximum:

$32.91/hr.

Union Type:

SEIU

SEIU Level:

O

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Employment Category:

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year:

12

Scheduled Hours per Week:

40

Location of Position:

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?:

Onsite only

Is this a term position?:

No

Is this a grant funded position?:

No

Position Purpose:

Under minimal supervision from the Science Facilities Manager, the Building Maintenance Worker is assigned responsibility for the operation, repair, and maintenance of the plumbing fixtures, electrical devices, HVAC and control systems, and major appliances of 1 to 5 buildings (depending on the size of designated buildings). Independently plans and prioritizes all related work for his/her assigned buildings, which includes evaluating the need for emergency repairs and requesting assistance from other Equipment Maintenance employees or from other FO&M departments as necessary. Performs some related, minor carpentry and other trade work. Communicates and coordinates repair schedules to College staff and students who work in the buildings.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

High School plus 5+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Seven years of relevant experience in complex Building Maintenance; or the equivalent.
• High school diploma
• Thorough knowledge and technical skill required for making repairs and maintaining domestic and industrial plumbing, HVAC, electrical and control systems, fixtures, devices, and applications.
• Technical knowledge and skill to perform minor carpentry work and repairs.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, to plan and organize work, and to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Ability to successfully interact on a daily basis with members of the broader College community and to communicate effectively in a service-oriented environment.
• Willingness to work overtime when required.
• Must have valid drivers license and must be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse population.
• Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates:

- Hazard Communication- Driver Safety
- Lock-Out/Tag-Out
- Respirator Training, Fit and Physical ExaminationPreferred Qualifications:

• Some post-secondary technical school training in the electrical trade preferred.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

Admin HR Services

Department Contact Phone Number:

Admin.HR.Services@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

James Reiman

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check:

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY.
OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM (1/15/24) THROUGH (1/21/24).
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72137

Description:

Typical Examples of Work to be Performed

• Performs minor repairs and/or replacement of HVAC systems, plumbing fixtures, valves, and other plumbing assemblies as required.
• Informs staff/students who may be inconvenienced or affected.
• Performs minor repair and/or replacement of electrical fixtures, devices, and appliances as required, e.g., fans, emergency and exit lights, etc.
• Informs staff/students who may be inconvenienced or affected.
• Performs minor carpentry work as required to repair windows, doors, hardware, screens, and furniture. Informs staff/students who may be inconvenienced or affected.
• Performs preventive maintenance functions for all equipment in buildings assigned.
• Observes and reports in a timely manner, through the work order system, any defects, deterioration, and wear and tear on assigned facilities; orally communicates emergencies that involve major repairs to appropriate College personnel.
• Inspects facilities on a routine basis to ensure that deficiencies are corrected.
• Works with building occupants to maintain systems unique to the assigned building and to provide assistance setting up equipment and systems as needed.

Working Conditions

• Works from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms .
• Bending, kneeling, standing, climbing, and working in stretched, cramped or awkward positions.
• Regular lifting, carrying, or holding objects weighing from 10 to 100 pounds.
• Work is performed in areas that are dirty or smoky and when fumes are present.
• Work involves exposure to cuts and bruises and more serious injuries, such as burns and electrical shock, while cutting glass, working on electrical fixtures and appliances, or working on ladders, scaffolds, etc.
• Work involves wearing special or protective clothing such as aprons or overalls, gloves, goggles, and ear plugs.

Description:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
• Participates in division wide DEI initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fair, Dependable, Inclusive, Considerate, Vulnerability and Respect)
• Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the division
• Collaborates, when appropriate, on other DEI-related initiatives within the division and College

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned