Maintenance Helper

DetailsOpen Date 11/16/2023Requisition Number PRN36960BJob Title Maintenance HelperWorking Title Maintenance HelperJob Grade BFLSA Code NonexemptPatient Sensitive Job Code? NoStandard Hours per Week 40Full Time or Part Time? Full TimeShift DayWork Schedule SummaryMonday through Friday, 7:30am -4:00pmVP Area PresidentDepartment 01752 - HEALTH SCIENCES DISTRICTLocation CampusCity Salt Lake City, UTType of Recruitment External PostingPay Rate Range $17.00 - $18.50Close DateOpen Until Filled YesJob SummaryProvide support for custodial and maintenance teams. Perform lighting maintenance and floor maintenance where needed throughout the district. This entails replacing light bulbs as needed and installing new ballasts to convert lights to LED . Additionally, this role will be asked to help several different team members and trades as needed.Facilities Management’s mission is to provide a safe, sustainable, and attractive University environment.As a member of the Facilities Management team, you will enjoy working in a stable Higher Education environment with plenty of opportunities to apply what you know while learning new skills. The University of Utah offers an excellent pay and benefits package, including affordable health care available on your start date, generous sick and vacation pay accrual, cell phone reimbursement, and a free UTA TRAX /bus pass.Do you have excellent customer service and problem-solving skills? Would you like to be challenged to take individual initiative in an environment that rewards your efforts with career growth opportunities? Many of the roles on the University of Utah’s Facilities Management Team are casual dress, tools are provided, and you’ll be working on resolving issues with experienced and knowledgeable team members who will help you build on the skills you bring to the team. Apply today!ResponsibilitiesJob Responsibilities:1. Provides excellent customer service by listening to the customer’s concerns then communicating with the customer before, during and after the work is done.2. Replace light bulbs in a variety of fixtures throughout the buildings.3. Convert existing light fixtures from CFL to LED4. Learn and implement electrical safety standards5. Prep and paint mechanical room floors.6. Floor maintenance – strip, burnish, polish, wax, paint, seal, etc.7. Follows Supervisor’s instructions to ensure work orders are completed in a timely manner.8. Performs planned maintenance within various facilities.9. Assists in maintaining tools and equipment.10. Transports supplies and equipment as needed.11. Assist with maintenance projects.12. Other duties as assignedThis is an entry-level position with the potential to prepare the selected candidate for advancement to more skilled building maintenance positions.Minimum QualificationsOne year of related experience; demonstrated knowledge of general maintenance and related tools or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and climb step ladders/scaffolding; and, demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required.A Utah driver’s license may be required.This position is not responsible for providing patient care.Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.PreferencesType Benefited StaffSpecial Instructions SummaryAdditional InformationThe University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.eduhttps://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.