Description

A.T. Still University (ATSU) invites applications for a full-time, non-exempt skilled general maintenance position on our Kirksville, Missouri campus. At ATSU, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where every individual is valued and respected. As a Skilled General Maintenance team member, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our campus facilities, supporting the university's mission of healthcare education and wellness. This role encompasses a wide range of general maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, masonry, roofing, painting, and more, contributing to the daily operations of our vibrant campus community. Join our team and be a part of our mission to provide accessible and innovative healthcare education, all while upholding our values of inclusivity, diversity, and excellence. Apply now and help shape the future of healthcare education at ATSU.

Major Job Duties

• Perform routine and emergency repairs, maintenance, and preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and plumbing building systems.

• Assess and analyze issues with building systems and perform necessary repairs.

• Respond to service requests from building occupants.

• Respond to service requests from building occupants in a respectful and timely manner, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment.

• Perform general construction tasks for project work.

• Perform electronic record keeping related to work requests.

• Operate university vehicles and responsible for safe operation and reporting any observed maintenance needs.

• Refuel university vehicles after use when necessary.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Respond to building emergencies, including occasional nights and weekends when necessary.

• Assist with snow removal and building related tasks during periods of inclement weather.

• Assist with snow removal and building-related tasks during periods of inclement weather, ensuring a safe and accessible environment for all.

Judgement/Decision Making

• Maintenance performed in public areas including, but not limited to classrooms, patient care areas, research labs and student housing.

Record/Report Responsibilities

• Submit, receive, input information/data and mark as complete work requests through software programs.

Education/Training

• Basic building maintenance including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry and roofing.

• General construction.

Experience

• Experience working in operations and maintenance and/or construction.

• Could acquire experience on the job.

Skills

• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors and Director.

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Ability to problem solve and perform root cause analysis.

Equipment

• Experience using a variety of facilities and construction equipment including but not limited to hand tools, power tools, forklift and pallet jacks.

• Experience operating a work utility vehicle or the ability to learn.

• Have a valid driver's license.

Personal Characteristics/Traits

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to work with a diverse population.

• Able to make decisions and exercise good judgment.

• Self starter.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to prioritize work.

Physical Demands

• Repair, maintenance, and construction inside and outside of buildings including but not limited to working in ceilings, closets, walls, floors, stairwells, mechanical rooms, outside and on rooftops of buildings.

• Frequently climb ladders, bend under equipment and crawl.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits .

In demonstrating mutual respect for all members of the ATSU community, ATSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Meeting this mission requires serving together in mutual respect of one another’s functions and each person’s importance as an individual.