Indiana University · 11 hours ago
General Maintenance Assistant, Housing Operations
Bloomington, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.46/hr - $18.46/hr
1+ years expIndiana University is dedicated to creating life-changing experiences for its students and community through its Housing Operations. The General Maintenance Assistant will support the maintenance team in providing a safe and welcoming environment by assisting with various building systems and performing general maintenance tasks.
Higher Education
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
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
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
1 year of experience in craft/building maintenance work and facilities upkeep
Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire
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
Benefits
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)
Company
Indiana University
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