Maintenance & Repair Worker - Housing Maintenance

at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Pittsburg State University is accepting applications for a Maintenance in Housing Maintenance.  The primary function is to manage general repairs and other maintenance needs for Housing and Residence Life buildings, equipment and other property and may perform lead worker duties over temporary staff including students. 

Duties and Responsibilities of Position

55%      Electrical 

• Perform proper installation, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining of all state-owned electrical wiring and devices located in multi-story residence halls and apartment complexes. Some are air-conditioned. All have laundries. 
• Use standard hand tools of the electrical trade, i.e. V.O.M. and V.T.V.M Meters, Amprobe, fish tape, conduit bender, and special appliance tools. 
• All electrical work must be to code or industry standards. 
• Notify supervisor of any shut down of equipment. 
• Troubleshoot, maintain and repair laundry equipment and systems.  

25%      Fire Alarm and Emergency System Maintenance 

• Maintain fire alarm system 
• Perform routine testing of fire alarm system 
• Perform maintenance of emergency generators, emergency lights, and other related components 

5%         Carpentry 

• Perform both skilled and unskilled carpentry tasks as needed 
• Repair and replace ceiling and floor tiles 
• Use both rough and finish carpentry tools 
• Carry out carpentry duties including the repair of tables, chairs, benches and counters.  

5%         Plumbing 

• Perform maintenance, repair, and replacement of hot and cold-water lines, low pressure steam lines, gas, air, drain lines, hot/chilled water lines, and everything these lines connect to 
• Help maintain a working stock of parts and uses standard pluming tools  

10%      Miscellaneous maintenance and custodial 

• Perform limited locksmith tasks i.e. cleaning repair, and replacement of locks and cuts and stamps I.D. number on replacement keys 
• Maintain shop equipment, tools, and materials 
• Perform limited maintenance of cabinetry and masonry 
• Repair gutters, roofs, and flashing by sealing cracks and other leaks as necessary 
• Assist with snow and ice removal as necessary 
• Assist with custodial tasks and housekeeper support 
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned