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Description

A.T. Still University (ATSU) is actively seeking a full-time, non-exempt Skilled General Maintenance Technician to join our dedicated team on the St. Louis, Missouri campus. This essential role, reporting to the Assistant Director of Facilities within Plant Operations, is responsible for a wide array of tasks, encompassing general construction, project work, and minor/intermediate/major maintenance and repairs. These activities span across various areas of the ATSU Kirksville campus, including classrooms, administrative offices, research labs, patient care facilities, mechanical rooms, roofs, student housing, athletic areas, and outdoor spaces.

To ensure we fulfill our commitment to inclusivity and excellence, the selected candidate will employ their advanced skills and expertise to troubleshoot both simple and complex issues within our building systems, covering electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, masonry, painting, carpentry, and locksmithing. Moreover, they will diligently respond to service requests from building occupants in a respectful and prompt manner, contributing to a welcoming and inclusive environment. This position will require the ability to work independently and as part of a team, efficiently planning and executing projects, repairs, and maintenance tasks to support the seamless operation of our university. Join us in advancing our mission and embodying our core values as we work together to provide holistic healthcare education and create a community where everyone is valued and included.

Major Job Duties

• Perform general construction, project work, minor, intermediate, and major maintenance and repairs on equipment and facilities throughout the ATSU St. Louis campus in areas that include but are not limited to patient care, classrooms, administrative offices, mechanical rooms, roofs, meeting rooms and outdoor spaces.

• Utilize advanced skills and experience to troubleshoot simple and complex issues with building systems including but not limited to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roofing, masonry, painting, carpentry, and locksmithing in support of university daily operations.

• 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 in a timely manner.

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

• Perform electronic record keeping related to work requests.

• Perform electronic record keeping related to work requests, ensuring accessibility and data security for all users.

• 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, 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

• Must have previous maintenance and/or general construction experience.

Experience

• Experience in trades work including but limited to: electrical, HVAC refrigeration, code requirements, plumbing, painting, carpentry, masonry, roofing, locksmithing.

• Experience in general construction.

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

• Knowledge of code requirements.

Skills

• Ability to operate common power tools in a safe and efficient manner.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to layout complete jobs efficiently.

• Ability to select appropriate materials for the job.

• Professional finishing skills including finish carpentry, sheet rock and painting.

• Specialized skills in addition to Skilled General Maintenance. For example: brick/masonry work, locksmithing, or concrete finishing work.

• Ability to read and understand building drawings.

• Basic computer skills (i.e. researching vendors/suppliers).

Equipment

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

• Experience operating complex machinery and equipment.

• Experience operating a work utility vehicle and trailers.

• Have a valid driver's license.

Personal Characteristics/Traits

• Ability to work with a diverse population.

• Ability to work well under pressure and make appropriate decision/judgement calls in emergency situations.

• Ability to independently prioritize routine work assignments.

• Ability to share knowledge and expertise with Skilled General Maintenance I coworkers.

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 .

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

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.