Maintenance Technician presso Dordt University

DORDT UNIVERSITY

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:               Maintenance Technician

DEPARTMENT:       Facilities & Services

REPORTS TO:          Head of Maintenance

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Primarily responsible for maintaining a hospitable, safe, and organized campus. Ensuring that facilities of the university are properly maintained, repaired, and upkept. Daily tasks may include light plumbing and electrical, carpentry, and moving of materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Completing reactive and preventative maintenance requests.
• General carpentry labor but ability to work in all areas (framing, drywall, painting, woodworking, light electrical and plumbing).
• Work with the Head of Maintenance and Office Manager to manage work requests and maintenance schedules through the work ticket software system.
• Be a member of the “on-call” schedule and assist the department with on-call requests as necessary.
• Assist in hiring, training, supervising, and developing student employees to assist with daily Maintenance work which can include:
  • Modeling a Christian work perspective.
  • Inspiring in students a strong work ethic and pursuit of excellence in their work. 
  • Communicating with the faculty and staff in areas where student employees are assigned, to gather feedback and determine if any additional training or adjustments need to be made in the work performed by student employees.
• Coordinate with local vendors and campus customers and the Facilities team to provide service, information, and necessary resources.
• Provide coordination and guidance for snow removal in collaboration with the Grounds Department, including assisting the team members with snow removal efforts as necessary.
• Performing other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• A clear understanding and commitment to the Reformed perspective and mission of Dordt University and ability to clearly articulate and communicate the mission effectively.
• Ability to express an active Christian commitment, which shall include identification with a local organized church that hold to beliefs that are consistent with the mission of the university.
• Prospective members of the Dordt University community are expected to agree with its sexuality, gender identity, and sexual conduct policy which can be found on the DU website (contact the HR Office if you need additional information).
• Strong verbal communication and leadership skills sufficient to work with several other departments.
• Ability to engage guidance and encouragement to develop a team atmosphere.
• Influencing and motivational skills to foster a positive work environment.
• Planning skills needed for scheduling and planning work projects.
• Self-motivated; possessing the ability to work without supervision.
• Coordination skills necessary for organizing and maintaining records.
• Physical skills necessary for lifting; occasionally up to 75 pounds, but more frequently lifting 35-50 pounds.
• Ability or willingness to learn how to operate equipment as needed (i.e. skid loader, utility tractor).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.