General Maintenance Technician

General Maintenance Technician Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Position Details Position Information Position Title General Maintenance Technician Position Number S228PD Branch Business Affairs (BR) Division Facilities Management (DIV) Department Facilities Management Location Jackson FLSA Non-Exempt Job Summary This position is responsible for performing general facilities maintenance and other duties necessary for the effective operations and appearance for the purpose of providing safe conditions for employees, students, and visitors. About Union University Union University is a private, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The campus is located in Jackson, Tenn., with additional campuses in Germantown, Hendersonville, and Memphis, Tenn., and enrolls about 2,700 students. Union University stands as a national leader among colleges and universities in promoting a Christian worldview and a Christ-centered approach to education. Union is consistently ranked among the nation's premier Christian universities and has been recognized as a top-tier institution each year since 1997 by U.S. News & World Report, which also recognized Union at a national level for undergraduate teaching excellence. Essential Job Duties * Identifies and corrects building problems by performing carpentry, simple plumbing, and painting to maintain buildings and equipment in safe condition. * Replaces or updates inoperable or old building materials and appliances (smoke alarms, shelves, light fixtures, filter systems, etc.). * Inspects all facilities (e.g., buildings, houses, etc.) and any work of vendors to determine the condition of facilities, safe equipment operation, quality and safety of work, and scheduled maintenance. * Documents work and purchase orders, as well as bids and materials lists, to account for materials purchased and time spent in work completion. * Orders and stocks building supplies and air filters. Ensures supply availability for assigned projects, scheduled maintenance, and emergency responses. * Obtains telephone and/or written estimates and materials quotes needs for jobs concerning building maintenance and repair. * Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with supervisors regarding campus building/equipment condition and maintenance/repair schedules. This includes general troubleshooting with Director of Facilities Management, or designee, regarding removal, relocation, repair of receptacles, lights, etc.) for the purpose of restoring operation of non-functioning equipment. * Paints various structures and equipment (e.g. walls, doors and restroom facilities, etc.) to preserve and maintain the physical appearance of the campuses. * Prepares reports of inspections and labor/materials estimates to apprise supervisor of property conditions, as well as equipment and materials needed for necessary repairs. * Removes blockages to restroom and kitchen facilities to recover flow and drainage of wastewater. * Evaluates current facilities conditions and recommends building modifications to supervisor. * Plans and schedules preventive maintenance and corrective action to ensure effective operating conditions of the campuses. * Evaluates emergency lighting needs and equipment, keeping them in state code compliance. * Oversees both vendors and contractors to determine that work is correctly performed in a timely manner, using appropriate materials and procedures to meet state requirements. * Move office furniture, filling cabinets, shelves, tables, chairs, etc. as need for relocating offices, preparing for events, etc. * Other facilities maintenance duties as assigned. Other Job Duties Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED equivalent and three (3) years experience related to facilities maintenance in a commercial or institutional setting (e.g. electrical, carpentry, plumbing, etc.) is required. An appropriate level of education or technical training in a field related to building maintenance through a recognized trade union, technical school or equivalent or accredited college or university may be substituted for required experience. Preferred Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates possessing certifications in the areas of electricity, carpentry, and HVAC systems. Christian Requirement Successful candidates must be professing Christians who are active members of a local church, enthusiastically support Union University's Identity, Mission, and Core Values, and articulate a Christian worldview in their work and life. (Union University's Identity, Mission, and Core Values is a link to Posting Detail Information Posting Number S145P Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Optional Documents * Resume * Cover Letter * Letter of Recommendation (1) * Other (1)

Created: 2025-01-11