Job Details
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Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:
- Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).
- Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
- Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
- Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
- Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
- Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.
JOB TITLE SUMMARY
Job Title: Maintenance I (Second Shift)
Division: Fiscal Affairs
Evaluation Group: Staff
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Reports To: Assistant Director, Facilities
Positions Supervised: N/A
Job Summary
The Maintenance Technician I is responsible for performing light and heavy-duty maintenance tasks as directed.
Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators
Job Responsibilities and Execution
- Maintains buildings and facilities
- Performs periodic maintenance as directed
- Maintains and repairs residential electrical and plumbing systems
- Performs preventive maintenance on equipment, including HVAC systems
- Maintains all tools and equipment
- Maintains work uniform appearance
- Keeps maintenance areas clean and organized
- Uses work order system to log time and work performed
- Adheres strictly to safety standards and practices
- Utilizes all available skills to find, troubleshoot, and repair issues that would otherwise be detrimental to university-owned property
Service Excellence
- Supports the mission of the university and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
- Models, supports and holds others accountable to the university’s values – integrity, dedication, excellence, creativity, and teamwork
Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration
- Coordinates complex activities with co-workers
- Communicates additional needs to management
- Maintains radio communication with management and staff at all times
Job may require other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Valid driver’s license. Minimum of two years’ experience in maintenance- or construction-related fields, including considerable knowledge of common practices, tools, equipment, and materials. Reliable vehicle for on-campus transportation.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to execute multiple tasks according to specifications
- Strong professional integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to use good judgment and think critically
- Experience operating and maintaining equipment and hand-powered tools
- Above-average knowledge of construction practices, electricity, and plumbing
Work Environment
University campus grounds, indoors and outdoors. Exposure to all types of weather and extreme temperatures. Fully On-Ground.
Physical Abilities
- Ability to traverse campus in all weather conditions
- Ability to stand, squat, and reach
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout shift
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to report to work during emergencies, unless otherwise notified
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function
- Ability to report to campus within one hour when on call
