Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Brigett Broyles, brigett.broyles@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm with occasional evenings and weekends or TBD by Supervisor.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$25.25 - $32.50 (contingent upon available funding)

Hourly

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

Supervise and perform general aesthetic and preventive maintenance, repairs, and renovations within specific guidelines. Responsible for the completion of tasks and projects related to the systematic inspection, detection, and correction of developing failures of equipment or facilities, either before they occur or before they develop into major defects.

Assist the manager in assessing any maintenance requirements, analyzing the scope of work, making estimates, scheduling employees, and buying materials. Oversight of safety instruction, inspection of tools and equipment, and quality control of completed work. Ensure that work requests are accurately translated into service requests and that work is appropriately assessed, allocated, and completed.

Due to communication expectations of the position, the incumbent will be required to maintain a personal cell phone and will be required to be continually available both during and after normal working hours. The employee in this position may be required to work overtime after 4 pm and/or during non-business hours, including evenings, weekends, & when the University is closed, if management deems it necessary to complete projects and/or in emergencies.

The ability to perform snow and ice removal tasks and respond at any time of the day or night when scheduled by management, regardless of weather, will be required; therefore, deeming you as essential personnel.

OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life, and retirement benefits, paid leave, and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free, confidential employee assistance program, and much, much more.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Six years of prior successful work experience, with five of those years of experience working in a field specific to the position.

  OR

  Two years of post-secondary education in a related field with four years of prior successful work experience.

  Must work safely, adhere to all safety requirements, and promote a safe work environment.

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  Have before hire and maintain after hire a valid driver's license. Due to communication expectations of the position, the incumbent will be required to maintain a personal cell phone and will be required to be continually available both during and after normal working hours.

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Must be a highly motivated team player with the ability to deliver a high level of interactive customer service, develop and maintain collaborative relationships, communicate effectively, and proactively solve problems. Basic computer skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, etc, for departmental record keeping.

  Ability to evaluate others’ performance and ensure adherence to stated standards. Skilled in conflict resolution and creative problem-solving. Considerable knowledge of methods, standards, and equipment used in a maintenance facility. Ability to estimate costs and assess bids. Effective and accurate communication.

  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with contractors and departmental representatives. Ability to work independently. Ability to become proficient in the use of “AiM” Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the use of mobile technology. This position will regularly stand, lift, bend, stoop, lift above the shoulders, and carry 50 lbs or more.

  Must use appropriate personal protective equipment as required (gloves, safety glasses, etc.). These items are provided and not for personal use.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical

  Building trades or technical field

• Two years of post-secondary education in the building trades or technical field, with six years of prior successful building trades work experience with one or more years in a leadership/supervisory role.