General Maintenance Assistant, Housing Operations at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



HOUSING OPERATIONS (BA-OPER-IUBLA)



Department Information



Housing Operations supports the on-campus housing and dining for over 12,000 students. We strive to create life-changing experiences by building relationships, developing others, and creating a sense of belonging for our students, their families, and the IU community.


With our quality, dependable and Flexible services, our maintenance team provides a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and faculty.



Job Summary



Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Assists skilled workers in troubleshooting, maintenance, repair and adjustment of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other building systems, and equipment.


• Drills holes for wiring and pulls or pushes wiring through openings.


• Assists in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects such as wiring and conduit.


• Performs minor electrical repairs such as replacing bulbs, light sockets, and switches.

General Responsibilities

• Installs weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finish hardware. Install items such as window shades, venetian blinds, and curtain rods.


• Removes walls or cuts openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe, pipe fittings and doors.


• Bends pipe to correct angle by using pipe bending equipment or by placing pipe over form and bending manually.


• Threads and connects pipe and conduit to functional components.


• Performs basic repairs to plumbing systems including fixing leaky faucets and opening clogged drains, etc.


• Assembles cut and shaped materials and fastens together with nails, dowel pins or glue.


• Covers sub floors, walls and roofs with building material.


• Cleans surfaces with sandpaper, solvent and wiping cloths to prepare surfaces for finishing.


• Breaks up and removes concrete.


• Cuts lumber to length, prepares forms and pours concrete for miscellaneous projects.


• Dismantles forms, applies caulking compounds to seal crevices, cuts and attaches insulating material.


• Maintains convectors by cleaning units and replacing filters and insulation as needed.


• Performs other preventive maintenance tasks such as changing belts and lubricating moving parts.


• May repair carpet by removing and replacing damaged sections.


• Tests smoke detectors according to manufacturer's recommendations.


• Replaces batteries and maintains service log of tests and repairs.


• Maintains tools and equipment and keeps supplies and parts in order.


• Cleans work area, tools, machines and equipment.


• May provide assistance to more skilled workers performing installation, adjustment, maintenance, parts replacement, and repairs.


• Performs other general building maintenance as assigned. Drives vehicle as needed.


• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including general building maintenance duties.


• Drives University vehicles as needed.


• Works any shift as needed. 24-hour a day emergency response as needed.


• Assists with snow removal activities as necessary.


• May repair buildings by painting.

Qualifications



EDUCATION



Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE



Required

• 1 year of experience in craft/building maintenance work and facilities upkeep

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES



Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

SKILLS



Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Proficient communication skills


• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality


• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment


• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty


• Highly thorough and dependable


• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure


• Excellent organizational skills


• Ability to represent the company with external constituents


• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion


• Strong verbal communication and listening skills


• Ability to build strong customer relationships


• Friendly and service-oriented


• Quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems


• Ability to use power and hand tools, hand drills, electric meters, and hoisting equipment.


• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.


• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and/or schematics.


• Ability to operate a computer.


• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.


• Knowledge of applicable building codes, campus standards, and ordinances


• May be required to acquire and maintain position-required certifications

Working Conditions / Demands



This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position one's self in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and/or gases. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.


Works during inclement weather (i.e., snow and ice) when weather emergencies dictate that the department is needed to take care of the campus.



Work Location



Bloomington, Indiana



Advertised Salary



$18.46 per hour


Salary plan and grade: SM-1LT
This is an Non-Exempt AFSCME union covered position



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance


• Health savings account with generous IU contributions


• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts


• Basic group life insurance paid by IU


• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance


• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting


• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses


• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year


• Generous paid time off plans


• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events


• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Foundational


FLSA: Nonexempt


Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility


Job Family: Licensed & Skilled Trades


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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.


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