General Maintenance Repairman

Job Posting

Special Instructions to Applicants : Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary : Performs general maintenance repairs in residence halls, sorority houses, fraternity houses, and Cedarbrook II apartments in the Department of Housing and Residence Life.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Replaces damaged ceiling tile and floor tile.
• Paints and patches walls, ceilings, and doors as instructed.
• Selects, cuts, trims, and processes lumber as specified using hand and power tools and woodworking machines.
• Repairs drains, lavatories, flush-valves, fixtures, and pipes as instructed.
• Installs bathroom and shower room accessories such as towel bars, soap dispensers, tissue holders, and clothes hooks.
• Repairs wire, switches, outlets, lights, and equipment as instructed.
• Assists in replacing air condition grills, filters, and HVAC equipment, and supports departmental housekeeping personnel as needed.
• Performs general maintenance as instructed and after hours, weekend or break and holiday on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Repairs or replaces doors, door closures, and door locks.
• Assists in moving, relocating, and set-up of furniture, and performs other duties as assigned.