MAINTENANCE HELPER
Company: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
DetailsOpen Date 10/17/2024Requisition Number PRN40119BJob Title
Maintenance HelperWorking Title Maintenance HelperJob Grade BFLSA
Code NonexemptPatient Sensitive Job Code? NoStandard Hours per Week
40Full Time or Part Time? Full TimeShift DayWork Schedule
SummaryM-F 8:00am - 4:30pmRotating On-call shift 12:30-9:00pm
weekend call-ins.VP Area PresidentDepartment 00307 - Housing &
Residential EducLocation CampusCity Salt Lake City, UTType of
Recruitment External PostingPay Rate Range $17.95Close Date
01/18/2025Job SummaryInstalls, maintains, repairs, and performs
preventive maintenance on building structures, small appliances,
mechanical and electrical equipment, and utilities throughout the
University campus.The Maintenance Helper reports to the Maintenance
Supervisor. Maintenance Helpers maintain the public spaces within
the buildings, complete work requests that arise from students
living in occupied spaces, and conduct preventative maintenance
checks and processes. When the students move out in May as well as
prior to their arrival in August, the Maintenance Helper staff
complete a check of every room to repair facility issues.
Maintenance Helpers rotate through serving as on-call staff for
urgent issues arising after business hours.Housing & Residential
Education and the University of Utah value interactions among
individuals with varying traditions, cultures, orientation,
religious beliefs, economic backgrounds, and racial/ethnic origins.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will share
and explore this value with the team and with the
residents.ResponsibilitiesInspects equipment, appliances,
structures, and buildings to determine if repairs are warranted and
may be assigned to estimate cost of repairs.Repairs electrical
equipment or appliances by troubleshooting problems, replacing worn
parts, switches, fuses, and rewiring electric motors.Installs
electrical equipment to include lights, ballasts, switches,
sockets, plugs, etc., following manufacturer\'s instructions and
safety precautions.May construct or modify small structures such as
sheds, hot houses, or make repairs to buildings, roofs, and floors.
Determines and orders materials to be used for those repairs or
modifications.May construct or repair bedroom furniture, kitchen
furniture, counter tops, and cabinets using appropriate carpentry
tools.Installs or repairs dry wall in facilities and buildings and
prepares surfaces for finishing and painting. Hangs doors and
installs hardware such as door knobs, dead bolts, hinges, etc.May
be assigned to Paint interiors and exteriors of structures,
facilities or buildings using spray equipment or painting by hand;
mixes paints, varnishes or stains in order to match existing color
scheme.Assists in installing plumbing fixtures such as sinks,
toilets, urinals, and shower accessories by detaching the existing
plumbing and removing old the fixture. Seats new fixture and
reconnects plumbing modifying it (if necessary) to fit the new
fixtures. Repairs facets by replacing washers and seats as
needed.May perform preventive maintenance on secondary air handling
and temperature systems by inspecting units on a scheduled basis,
making minor adjustments, replacing steam traps, fan pulley belts,
filters, lubricating motors, and pulleys.Replaces broken windows,
mirrors, and other glass products by removing old glass, replacing
with new and then puttying windows. May also replace ceramic tile
and regrout tile area as needed.May inspect mechanical equipment
such as diesel engines, high vacuum pumps, air pumps, autoclaves,
other appliances and other equipment related to a hospital setting
making repairs or rebuilding as needed.Maintains a log of repairs
made, materials used, and the date repairs were made so that an
audit trail can be followed should the equipment become
inoperative.May lay carpet, floor tile, wood and parquet or may
patch or mend them in order to keep floors in good repair.Minimum
QualificationsOne year of related experience; demonstrated
knowledge of general maintenance and related tools or equivalency
(one year of education can be substituted for two years of related
work experience); the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and climb step
ladders/scaffolding; and, demonstrated human relation and effective
communication skills required.A Utah driver's license may be
required.This position is not responsible for providing patient
care.Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform
the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position
description.PreferencesType Benefited StaffSpecial Instructions
SummaryAdditional InformationThe University is a participating
employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires
with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the
election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the
first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for
information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving
monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS'
post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah
Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or
University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have
questions regarding the post-retirement rules.This position may
require the successful completion of a criminal background check
and/or drug screen.The University of Utah values candidates who
have experience working in settings with students and patients from
all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access
to higher education and quality healthcare for historically
underrepresented students and patients.All qualified individuals
are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended
to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with
University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable
accommodations in the application process will be provided to
individuals with disabilities.The University of Utah is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not
discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national
origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related
conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The
University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the
education program or activity that it operates, as required by
Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate
in education programs or activities extends to admission and
employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its
regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the
Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.To
request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or
someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual
misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the
Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity
and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the
Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail
address, and telephone number can be located at:
https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be
submitted at oeo.utah.eduhttps://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This
report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes,
arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against
Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and
security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A
paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public
Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
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