Maintenance Specialist

Salary/Position Classification $38,000+ annual, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime) 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm This position will work onsite at UND Grand Forks, ND campus Purpose of Position Responsible for providing general maintenance, department and miscellaneous repair requests in university-owned facilities. In addition, they perform non-warehouse deliveries, department moves/transfers and assist with event set-ups/teardowns. All Facilities Management positions are subject to overtime & callback twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week, as needed/directed by supervisors/directors. Duties & Responsibilities General Building Maintenance General Carpentry - Repair/replace doors, door jambs and trim; install/repair shelving, bulletin boards, furniture, cove base, walls, screens, mirrors, weather strip for windows/doors, ceiling tile, door hardware, window parts, mechanical and electric window shades, bathroom accessories and classroom accessories; remove and install drywall Electrical - Replace switch/outlet covers; replace light bulbs and repair light covers Plumbing - Unplug sinks, showers, toilets, urinals, and drinking fountains; repair/replace all shower and faucet stems, seats, cartridges, shower heads and lavatory fixtures; repair drinking fountains and perform minor replacement of water lines and waste lines; diagnose and repair eyewash and emergency showers Heating/cooling - Remove/install window air conditioning units; cover/uncover seasonally Lock repair - Install and repair locksets, panic hardware and cabinet locks Building exterior - Miscellaneous concrete repairs and exterior structure repairs/replacements Install required signage, grab bars, paper/tissue dispensers in required locations; adjust and maintain ADA door closures; build or repair ramps or thresholds to allow handicapped access Department Requests Installation and mounting of artwork, hardware, lab equipment and personal items Modification of space to suit occupant needs and comply with guidelines Repair/upkeep of athletic equipment, signage, and classroom systems to include projectors, screens, and smart boards Repair/modify modular office systems and fixtures Install televisions, monitors, projectors and other classroom technology Transfer furniture, equipment, and items requested by departments Deliver and setup items tables/chairs/stages for events on campus Pickup and deliver liquid nitrogen dewars for filling Place and remove traps for pests Miscellaneous Repair Requests Repair overhead doors. Repair bi-fold and sliding hangar doors Respond to elevator and hydraulic lift malfunctions and emergencies Escort contractors for specialized repairs and inspect work Repair and maintenance of modular partition walls Upkeep of greenhouse structures Inspect and repair dock lifts and levelers Required Competencies Interact, communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and co-workers Work independently and as a team and complete necessary training for this job classification Comprehend and follow directions as well as use sound decision-making skills Understand, speak, read and write English well enough to perform the functions of the position; including reading and communicating in regards to work orders, safety instructions Withstand long periods of lifting, pulling, tugging, climbing, kneeling, working with hands overhead, without restrictions Work in buildings containing asbestos materials. Prioritize jobs, when issued. Use/operation of power saws, hand tools, drills and plumbing snakes Minimum Requirements High school diploma or GED Two years general facility maintenance and carpentry experience, as well as use of associated tools of this trade, in a commercial setting Basic computer experience; Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with UND campus and buildings Experience with FAMIS, facilities management software Operate scissor, fork, and boom lifts as well as tele-handler