Job Information
Gonzaga University HR General Maintenance Technician in Spokane, Washington
Title: General Maintenance
VP Area: Plant Services
Department: Plant Services-Maintenance
*Work Schedule: *Irregular/on call
*Telework Availability: *On-campus Position
*FLSA Status: *Non-Exempt
*Employee Classification: *Regular full-time (staff 30+ hours)
*Hours per week: *40
*Months per year: *12
Fixed Term End Date (if applicable):
Job Purpose:
Perform any combination of the duties described in the essential functions to maintain and repair University property using a variety of resources. Work in a variety of settings, including dormitories, food service areas, administrative offices, academic buildings and outdoors. Perform related paperwork as required.
*Essential Functions: - *
90% - General Maintenance - Perform minor painting, plumbing, electrical and carpentry to repair commercial, residential and institutional buildings.
Examples of this work include but are not limited to -
- Unstopping blocked drains, repairing garbage disposals, resetting circuit breakers, repairing drywall and wood trim, repairing doors and jambs, painting interior and exterior walls, sealing and caulking joints and repairing furniture.
- Patch, repair and clean roof surfaces.
- Clear downspouts and gutters of debris.
- Install and repair windows, glass, screens, and hardware as related to windows and doors.
- Repair commercial and residential kitchen equipment, including dishwashers, disposals and other machinery.
- Operate service van or truck as required, load and unload materials and supplies.
- Operate hand and power tools in a skilled manner
- Drills, saws, and maintain an inventory of normal vehicle mechanic tools and other shop equipment as needed.
- Operate powered equipment such as scissor lifts, boom lifts, forklifts, cargo vans, trucks and high reach bucket trucks.
- Fills in after-hours and on weekends as required.
- Subject to after-hour callbacks for emergencies and seasonal shift changes.
- Respond to emergency calls and reported malfunctions in mechanical systems, electrical systems, and elevators.
- Apply knowledge in associated trades.
- Work independently without on-shift supervision and exercise independent judgment to solve problems
- Determine the need to call in and coordinate the work necessary to resolve emergency conditions.
- Essential functions listed here require the physical and environmental demands in order to carry out these duties.
- Schedule work orders in a timely manner utilizing knowledge of University maintenance policies and procedures.
- Complete necessary documentation in order to record all repairs in campus information systems.
- Perform cost estimating of minor installations and repairs.
- Estimates will include project materials, labor and equipment costs.
- Procure necessary parts and equipment utilizing University resources (warehouse) and appropriate outside vendors.
- Assist, coordinate and/or work with other trades and crafts personnel.
- Performs skilled maintenance work in the repair, remodeling, and construction of minor commercial and residential projects.
- Additional Duties as Assigned by the Department
Educational Requirement:
High School Diploma or GED
Years of Related Experience Requirement:
5 years
In lieu of the educational qualifications, candidates may qualify with equivalent professional experience at a ratio of one year of experience for each year of required education.