Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Brigett Broyles, brigett.broyles@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$21.25 - $27.25/hr (contingent upon available funding)

Hourly

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

This position will supervise and perform general and preventive maintenance, repairs, and renovations within specific guidelines, including the installation, maintenance, and repair of all types of electrical and plumbing systems; replacement of filters, lights, ceiling tile, and inspecting and diagnosing information to assist with the preventative and predictive maintenance scheduling of equipment.

Additional duties include assisting the department manager and supervisor with research and purchasing of necessary tools, equipment, etc., along with determining any maintenance needs, scheduling and assigning technicians to specific work orders, as well as distributing and assigning the necessary duties required to ensure that work orders are being completed in a timely manner.

Inspect crew maintenance operations, provide training on procedures, and communicate performance standards and expectations to crew members. Ensure crew members are being professional and courteous while providing exceptional customer service to students, staff, faculty, and visitors of the OSU Campus.

This position regularly stands, bends, stoops, lifts above the shoulders, is heavy in manual labor, and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally. Regular exposure to disagreeable conditions, extreme temperature changes, odors, and loud noises may occur.

The employee in this position will experience regular exposure to disagreeable conditions, extreme temperature changes, odors, and loud noises.

Due to communication expectations of the position, the incumbent will be required to maintain a personal cell phone and will be required to be continually available during and after normal working hours.

The employee in this position may be required to work overtime after 4 pm and/or during non-business hours, including evenings, weekends, & when the University is closed, if management deems it necessary to complete projects and/or in emergencies. The ability to perform snow and ice removal tasks and respond at any time of the day or night when scheduled by management, regardless of weather, will be required; therefore, deeming you as essential personnel.

Must use appropriate personal protective equipment as required (gloves, safety glasses, etc.). These items are provided and not for personal use.

OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life, and retirement benefits, paid leave, and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free, confidential employee assistance program, and much, much more!

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• High School/GED and four years’ work experience related to the job duties as outlined in the job description, with three of those years working in a building trade.

  -OR-

  Two years of post-secondary education in building trades or technical field, with two years of prior successful work experience related to the job duties as outlined in the job description.

  Must work safely, adhere to all safety requirements, and promote a safe work environment.

• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  Have before hire, and maintain after hire, a valid driver’s license. A valid driver’s license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.

• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

  Must work well with students, faculty, staff, and contractors at all levels within a diverse, multi-cultural, collaborative environment.

  Effective work habits, including a commitment to quality work, time management, organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to juggle competing priorities, and excellent record-keeping skills.Solid decision-making judgment, comfortable asking for help, bringing forward problems, communicating with others, and working around moving machinery and electricity.

  Must be a highly motivated team player with the ability to deliver a high level of interactive customer service, develop and maintain collaborative relationships, communicate effectively, as well as proactively solve problems.Ability to work independently with successful outcomes.

  Ability to present a friendly and positive demeanor to clients served, staff, and the general public.

  Skilled in conflict resolution and creative problem solving, and the ability to evaluate others’ performance and ensure adherence to stated standards.

  Good working knowledge of electrical and plumbing system installation and maintenance.

  Computer skills in Outlook, Word, and Excel for organized departmental record keeping.Ability to estimate costs and assess bids.

  Ability to become proficient in the use of “AiM” Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the use of mobile technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical

  Building trades or technical field

• Two years of post-secondary education in building trades or technical field, with six years of prior successful maintenance experience.

  Evidence of performing or developing preventative maintenance checks and services, schedules, and interpreting diagnostic information related to proactive maintenance programs.