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Form of work20240067NE
Job Title:Maintenance Technician II
About Murray State:Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.
About Murray State Benefits:Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.
Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information:Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.
Type of Employment:Regular Full-Time
Work Location:Murray, KY
Employment Term:12 Months
Position Type:Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department:Bldg and Equipment Maintenance
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:Maintain and make improvements to facilities on campus. Maintaining good state of repair of campus facilities, qualify of work performed, proper care and maintenance of assigned tools and supplies.
Minimum Education Requirements:- High School graduate or equivalent
- Two years combined experience including general mechanical maintenance, and general knowledge of the following skill trades: Plumbing, electrical, and building trades. Vocational training may be exchanged for a portion of experience at a rate of one-half times per year.
- Ability to follow written and verbal communication, work independently, good communication skills, ability to plan and make decisions. Thorough knowledge of safe working procedures.
- Performs general maintenance functions.
- Basic knowledge and mathematical and reading skills through vocational school, apprenticeship program, or on-the-job training.
- Must possess a valid driver license and meet the requirements to operate a University vehicle.
04/10/2024
Closing Date:04/24/2024
Open Until Filled:No
Hourly Rate:$13.80 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
Work Hours:- Eight hours a day, five days a week; occasional overtime.
- This position will be required to work to provided critical services during University holidays, closures, and other emergencies, as needed. Critical services refer to the units that ensure the continuation of key operations and services that directly relate to the security, safety, and/or physical operation of the University (including services to students). Critical services employees will be required to report to work unless their supervises advise otherwise.
- Must be able to 75 pounds, ability to climb ladders, work in extreme temperatures.
