Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides support in one or more skilled trades areas such as a bindery machine operator, carpenter, electrician, glazier, instrument maker, locksmith, mason, mechanic, machinist, painter, pipefitter, plasterer, plumber, printing press operator, roofer, trades helper, upholsterer, welder, etc. Classified titles may be used where needed to track on-call/temporary staff with licensure/certification requirements. Term: Temps can work nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

The Facilities Maintenance Technician is to provide support to the College of Human Medicine in Grand Rapids, assisting the Facilities Manager and Operations Team performing Facilities tasks including, but not limited to; drywall repair, painting, plumbing, carpentry, hardware installations, replacing light bulbs, locksmithing, equipment repair, eyewash testing, safety shower testing, safety equipment testing, furniture assembly, furniture moving, watering plants, interior and exterior cleaning, glassware washing and sanitizing and general maintenance duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Basic experience, knowledge or training equivalent to one year of college, technical, vocation or trade school course work in the field of maintenance or repair.  An emphasis on customer service; flexibility to deal with urgent or last-minute problems as they arise; enthusiastic and committed approach with a track record of building strong, trusted relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.  Ability to comprehend and use technology to aid in the management of duties including mobile smart phone, laptop computer or tablet.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/

Work Hours

ON-CALL

Summary of Health Risks

Paint, solvents, cleaning materials, glass and metal.

Summary of Physical Demands

60 pounds max. periodically.