General Maintenance Worker
The General Maintenance Worker will perform a variety of routine and semi-skilled maintenance and construction work on college buildings and grounds. Job responsibilities and essential functions of the position include :
- Be responsible for the inspection of buildings and grounds for needed repair, preventive maintenance, adjustment and / or replacement of parts as required to maintain the buildings and grounds, and to generate work orders for major repairs as needed.
- Pick up trash around buildings, dorms and campus grounds, and empty trash cans as required.
- Assist the Maintenance Trades Workers as assigned.
- Receive, perform, and complete work orders pertaining to a variety of routine, semi-skilled building maintenance and repair tasks to include : install, replace, repair flooring; toilet hardware, faucets, wallboard, walls, appliances, tools, interior and exterior painting; rough carpentry; window replacement; bulb replacement; preventive maintenance on heating fixtures; routine plumbing and electrical repairs and other tasks as deemed necessary.
- Maintain / operate tools, equipment, and vehicles utilized to complete the assigned tasks for maintenance work.
- Follow OSHA standards in the workplace.
Position requirements include :
High school education desirable, plus two to three years of relevant training and / or experience.Minimum of two to three years of relevant training and / or experience in building and grounds maintenance.Good basic knowledge and skills related to building and grounds maintenance, repair and construction, including rough carpentry, painting, drywall installation, basic plumbing, glass cutting and replacement, and the like.Ability to read, write, and comprehend English, as well as perform basic mathematical computations.Ability to use typical and customary office equipment.Ability to operate standard grounds equipment including, but not limited to : mowers, heavy equipment, snow blowers.Valid U.S. Driver's License.At Franklin Pierce University, we take pride in providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support the well-being and security of our valued employees. Here are some highlights of the benefits you can enjoy as part of the Franklin Pierce community :
Paid Time Off (PTO) : Enjoy 160 hours (4 weeks) of Paid Time Off, along with additional paid sick time.Paid Holidays : Benefit from 20 paid holidays, including a 10-day winter break with full pay.Health and Wellness : Access medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.Life Insurance : Secure the future for yourself and your family with employer-paid Life Insurance coverage.Disability Coverage : We cover both short-term and long-term disability.Retirement Planning : Contribute to your retirement with our 403(b) plan.Educational Benefits : Invest in your growth and development with our tuition benefits.Additional Perks : Enjoy various perks, including pet insurance, accident insurance, critical illness coverage, and more!Franklin Pierce University is committed to providing a supportive work environment and a range of benefits that align with your needs and aspirations.
Since its establishment in 1962, Franklin Pierce University has been a catalyst for the academic success and personal growth of numerous undergraduate and graduate students. Rooted in a robust liberal education foundation, we provide majors and programs that cultivate vital professional skills, foster close relationships among students, faculty, and staff, and offer personalized, financially accessible academic opportunities that empower our students to realize their full potential.
Franklin Pierce University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Diversifying the student body, faculty, and administration is congruent with our mission. We value diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and religion. Franklin Pierce University is an EO / AA / Vet / Disability employer.