Maintenance Worker IV
University of Denver

Job Info

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The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for campus community through services of the departments of Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operations.

Position Summary

With little or no supervision, this position performs repairs and maintenance at a semi-skilled level in multiple trade areas.

Essential Functions

In addition to following the University of Denver's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs work in at least three or more trade areas such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and painting.
• Installs and/or replaces the following: ceiling tile, suspended ceilings, floor tile, ceramic tile, steel studs, sheetrock, plastic laminate, screens, drapery rods, door hardware, brick work, concrete, painting and patching, shelving, pumps, motors, filters, electrical switches, receptacles and ballasts.
• Operates power equipment that includes power saws, sanders, drill presses and other equipment as required.
• When requested, reports for emergency snow removal, times can vary but tend to be early AM. Removes snow from walks, steps, ramps, and parking lots by power equipment or shovel.
• May be required to direct lower classifications, permanent and temporary assigned personnel.
• Assists other trades that require a specific license or certification.
• Read blueprints and works from sketches, layouts or penciled drawings.
• Drives to sites with tools and equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as material safety data sheets, operating manuals, and work orders.
• Ability to communicate effectively with University customers (students, staff, faculty and visitors)
• Basic math skills required when measuring, and performing take offs for miscellaneous jobs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral and diagrams or schedule form.
• Ability to assess quickly a variety of data in emergencies in order to develop effective solutions.
• Must be knowledgeable of related OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Proficient in the use of computers and software applications.
• Reads blueprints and works from sketches, layouts or penciled drawings.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as weights and measure areas and board feet.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Seven years experience in three out of the five following trades; carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC and electrical trades.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and be insurable under University guidelines.
• Pass a pre-employment physical exam, and lift 100 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar working with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, including WebTMA.

Working Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works: near moving mechanical parts, in outside weather conditions where they are exposed to wet, humid, and hot and cold conditions, around electricity, with chemicals and around fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally while performing the duties of this job, the employee works: in high places from extension ladders and scaffolding and in confined spaces.
• The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high, but is usually moderate.
• Unexpected interruptions often occur, and stress level is moderate to high.

Physical Activities

• Moderate to strenuous physical effort is required.
• This position requires extended periods of standing, walking, using hands to handle, hold and control tools and objects, reaching with arms, stooping, kneeling or crawling.
• This job also requires pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying objects of up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Needs to identify and distinguish color.
• Should be able to wear approved OSHA respirators.

Work Schedule

The University's administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Work schedule may vary.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number

The salary grade for the position is 06.

Hourly Rate

The hourly rate for the position is $25.42.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

Resume

Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination-Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: December 05, 2024
Applications close:

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