General Maintenance Technician I - 

Job Number: 203036 

Organization: Housing Maintenance

Job Location: Oklahoma-Norman

Schedule: Full-time

Work Schedule: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday. Some overtime, including nights, weekends and holidays may be required

Salary Range: $14.00 per hour

Benefits Provided: Yes 

Required Attachments: None 



Job Description:

Construction Craftsperson I (serves as General Maintenance Technician).

FUNCTION:

Performs a variety of duties involving general facilities maintenance. Performs routine maintenance and repair to facilities under minimal supervision in areas such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, swimming pools, food service equipment, landscape, paint, and carpentry.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Performs maintenance duties such as basic plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, swimming pool maintenance and repair, paint, carpentry and landscape activities.

2. Cleans the work area.

3. Identifies emergency repairs beyond his/her skill level in order to summon on-call assistance using defined procedures.

4. Performs minor equipment repair.

5. Completes required forms and logs.

6. Performs tasks of a craft trade using small hand tools and power equipment.

7. Performs related duties as assigned.

• No Formal Education AND:


• 0-9 months in basic maintenance activities such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, swimming pool maintenance, paint, carpentry and landscape

Skills:

• Basic math skills


• Basic computer skills


• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing


• Ability to update written records, including computerized records

Certifications:

• Valid Driver's License to drive university vehicles

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Working in very tight areas/cramped enclosures


• Painting and exposure to chemicals associated with paint


• Climbing ladders, working at heights


• Maintenance of lavatories and restrooms


• Shoveling snow from doorways and sidewalks


• Lifting and carrying loads up to 100 pounds


• Prolonged standing and walking


• Working with insulation such as fiberglass


• Excessive stooping and bending


• Exposure to odors


• Exposure to disagreeable tasks or conditions


• Exposure to hazardous chemicals


• Climbing stairs, including carrying while climbing


• Work may involve night, weekend, shift or overtime work


• Drug test required for continuous positions


• Physical abilities test required


• May be designated as an essential position during emergency closures


• May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies

Special Instructions:

• If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  

• In order to be considered for this position you MUST go to, jobs.ou.edu and click on, "External Applicant." Next, search for the field that allows you to enter a job number, enter, 203036. This will allow you to view and apply to the position.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?

• Yes

Special Indications: 

• Hiring contingent upon Post Offer Employment Testing (POET), Hiring contingent upon drug testing.