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Form of workGENERAL POSITION INFORMATION
Position Name: Maintenance Technician
Classification: Non-Exempt, Benefitted
FTE: Full time
Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week with occasional overtime
Department/Division: Operations
Supervisor: Executive Director of Emergency Management, Safety, Security, and Operations
ABOUT UWS
University of Western States (UWS) offers a world-class, integrated health care education and provides an evidence-informed approach to health and wellness. Our graduates deliver high-quality health care based on science, the professional’s skill and knowledge, and the preferences and experiences of the patient or client. The university is at the forefront of an emerging, whole-person philosophy of health care by offering a variety of health and wellness educational programs. Learn more about us by visiting our website at https://www.uws.edu/.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including employer paid and employer sponsored health, dental and vision insurance plan options. 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% match after one year. Tuition waiver eligibility for UWS academic programs after one year of employment. Free and reduced cost care in the campus health center for employees and their immediate family members. Paid vacation, sick, wellness time and holidays.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Maintenance Technician (MTECH) will work closely with the Executive Director of Emergency Management, Safety, Security, and Operations in planning campus projects, determining work schedules, and helping ensure overall departmental costs remain as low as possible. In addition to these managerial tasks, the MTECH will perform a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of main campus/clinic building and grounds a necessary. Work will also include in a wide range of trade areas including plumbing, painting/sheetrock patches, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, general building maintenance, preventative maintenance, and mechanical repair. As needed, the maintenance tech will provide oversight to contractors and outside vendors.
A key responsibility of this position is also to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to students, staff and other members of the university community.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Work closely with the Executive Director of Emergency Management, Safety, Security, and Operations and communicate daily all needs and progress of short term-long term tasks to ensure a positive flow of information and maintain a clear direction for the department. 35%
Inspect buildings and other structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repair; documenting and making recommendations on an established check sheet. 10%
Perform minor electrical maintenance, plumbing maintenance, painting, carpentry, and masonry work to include, but not limited to, replacement preventative maintenance/cleaning, and/or repair. Perform all work in accordance with established departmental/university and industry standards. 15%
Maintain clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, parking lots, and other work areas. Responsible for cleaning supplies stock/inventory. Responsible for all POA copiers/repairs, toner, paper, point of contact. 10%
Complete assigned work orders, records, logs, and other written or computer-based documents according to established procedures. Responsible for daily preventative maintenance log. Communicate within university community using email in addition to face to face communication. 20%
Oversee 2-4 work study student worker positions. Oversee cleaning services/report any issues. 10%
UWS CORE VALUES
Best Practices: We maintain high standards by using and integrating evidence across multiple disciplines.
Curiosity: We are innovative, open minded, and forward thinking.
Inclusiveness: We are respectful, mindful, and welcoming of different ways of being, thinking, and doing.
Professionalism: We are responsible, respectful, and accountable.
Student-Focus: We work for the common good of students’ academic and professional success.
Whole-Person Health: We promote physical, mental and emotional wellness in all facets of the UWS experience.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Required: High school diploma/G.E.D, or equivalent experience; Valid Driver license; 3-5 years in facilities industry or equivalent combination of experience and education; General maintenance and repair experience; Able to lift 75 lbs. and perform multiple physical exertion tasks daily.
Preferred: Fire/security/hazard blood borne pathogen; OSHA 30 cert, OFSMA Certification or something similar, valid drivers license; 8+ years in university/college facilities/operation department
APPLICATION, SCREENING AND HIRING PROCESS:
Screening of applicants will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter; you may attach your materials as Word or PDF documents.
University of Western States conducts background checks for the finalist or finalists of staff and faculty positions. The type of background check will vary by position type.
University of Western States offers a generous compensation and benefits package, as well as the opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.
https://www.uws.edu/about/employment/
University of Western States is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
