OPS Facilities Assistant

High school diploma or equivalent

• Performs semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance and repairs in accordance with industry/trade practices.
• Provides daily maintenance support to building users through responses to calls for service, scheduled preventative maintenance inspections, and similar services.
• Performs tasks not limited to minor plumbing, changing filters, and light bulbs.
• Light carpentry tasks to include replacing ceiling tiles, patching and painting flooring materials such as VCT, plank, and carpet tiles, stair treads, and minor decorative maintenance.
• Performs scheduled preventative maintenance and unscheduled or special work.
• Paint walls and/or equipment and make minor painting repairs. 
• Inspect all mechanical and electrical equipment in machine rooms - operate and/or test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
• Enter maintenance data via the work order system for work requests (WR) and time. Clean and maintain shop, work areas, and personal equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical problems and promote safety and environmental protection by immediately reporting unsafe situations, spills, and accidents.
• Follow University safety plans/procedures/protocols, and participate in appropriate safety training.
• Assists with room refurbishing to include patching walls, doorways, and casework.
• Drives a state vehicle that requires a valid driver's license.

Expected starting salary $15-$16, hourly bases on experience.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent customer service skills with a professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Basic knowledge and/or ability to use computers and tablets.
• Ability to multitask while staying on schedule.
• The person in this position must be physically able to lift/move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• The position requires a valid driver's license.

• Basic Repair Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Safety Awareness
• Teamwork and Flexibility
• Have basic computer skills-Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, and Emails
• Ability to follow instructions and take direction

To be considered for this position, please upload your cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references.

A criminal background and post-offer health assessment will be conducted.

This is a time-limited position.

Work hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm.