Maintenance Technician I
- Employer
- Murray State University
- Location
- Murray, KY
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians, Institutional & Business Affairs, Auxiliary Services, Facilities Management & Sustainability
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
20230020NE
Job Title:Maintenance Technician I
Type of Employment:Regular Full-Time
Work Location:Murray, KY
Employment Term:12 Months
Position Type:Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department:Residence Halls
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:Position reports to the Coordinator of Operational Services for Housing.
- Supervision of 15 student handymen in the academic school year and 20 to 30 student handymen during the summer.
- Trains, coordinates, and evaluates the student handymen.
- Minor repairs including moving furniture, painting, repair to room furnishings such as furniture, ceiling tile, blinds, bathroom fixtures, mailboxes, and other duties as assigned.
- Schedule student handymen, assign daily jobs, complete bi-weekly payroll and ensure work is completed in a timely and appropriate manner.
- Responsible for putting work orders into the online work order system and performs other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
- Represents the Housing Department with Facilities Management, Contractors and residential students
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two years combined experience including custodial techniques, outdoor maintenance techniques, general mechanical maintenance, and general knowledge of the following skill trades: plumbing, electrical, painting, and/or carpentry.
- Ability to follow written and verbal communication, work independently, good communication skills, ability to plan and make decisions.
- Thorough knowledge of safe working procedures.
- Carpentry, plumbing, painting, and electrical.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements to operate a University vehicle.
- Three years of experience in the above areas preferred.
- Experience in supervising is preferred.
09/12/2022
Closing Date:09/26/2022
Open Until Filled:No
Hourly Rate:$11.66 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
Work Hours:- 40 hours following the University academic year schedule and the summer schedule; there will be occasional overtime on weekends and nights when we open and close the halls; working in extremely hot or cold weather.
- Must be able to lift at least 75 lbs, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, walking to do rounds.
Organization
For 100 years Murray State University has served students from the region, the nation and the world. Founded in 1922, the University has grown from an enrollment of 202 students to 9,500 today. Murray State blends educational opportunities found at research institutions with collaborative interactions among students, faculty and staff found at smaller universities. Students receive personalized attention from supportive faculty and staff as the University offers a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Murray State University places our highest priority on student learning and excellent teaching, blending the range of educational opportunities often experienced at research institutions with the nurturing student-teacher interactions usually found at smaller universities. Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Murray State has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) since 1928.
Recent Accolades:
- U.S. News & World Report (32 consecutive years as a top-tier university) and top 10 in south region for Top Public Schools, Best Value and Best College for Veterans
- Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck
- G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School
- Forbes Best Employers List
Located in the west Kentucky region, Murray State is a public, comprehensive University with four colleges (business; science, engineering and technology; humanities and fine arts; education and human services)– and two schools (agriculture; nursing and health professions). The University's 236-acre main campus is located in Murray, Kentucky and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, professional instruction, as well as continuing education programs. Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, as well as many other benefit offerings.
The city of Murray, located in Calloway County, offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis.
- Website
- http://www.murraystate.edu/
- Telephone
- (270) 809-2146
- Location
-
412 Sparks Hall
Murray
KY
42071
US
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