General Maintenance Worker

Position Overview Under general direction of the Structures Supervisor, the General Maintenance Worker repairs cabinets, counters, shelves, tables and miscellaneous furniture; replaces and repairs doors, closures and locks; alters and repairs a variety of building structures such as walls, partitions, doorways, windows and frames, stairways, masonry and roofs. Installs window glass and screens, applies wall and floor covering materials in addition to installing and repairing ceramic and other types of tile. May make routine electrical, plumbing and mechanical repairs when that work is integral to the repairs or installation. Helps guide the work of less experienced workers. Responsibilities * Responds to work order requests and project assignments for repairs including walls of various materials, ceilings (both tile and plaster), doors (interior and exterior), repair and adjustment of hardware and windows. Flooring repair and installation of carpet, VCT, ceramic tile and wood. Woodwork repair and installation. Painting, staining, wallcovering repair and installation and caulking both interior and exterior. Metal fabrication required at times. Ongoing clean up and organization of service areas. * Work order response for customer needs related to furniture repair, picture hanging, banner installations, etc. Installing and removing holiday displays. * Exterior maintenance and installation of bike racks, trash receptacles, etc. Minor masonry repair and tuck pointing. Replacement of damaged paver stone, concrete placement and repair. * Summer refurbishing or Residence Halls including all general maintenance skills required for a complete suite refresh of bathroom and sleeping area. Work in conjunction with TEMP shop where minor electrical or plumbing trim can be accomplished when in adjacent area for complete work appearance. * Preventive maintenance tasks such as fire extinguisher checks, roof and roof drain cleaning and other jobs as assigned. * Utilize electronic devices such as IPad and computers as part of the University PM/Work Order system for job assignments, completion tracking and customer feedback. Required Qualifications * High School Diploma * 1-2 years General maintenance experience, preferably with academic or historic buildings. Preferred Qualifications * OSHA 10 Certified * Lock out tag out training BU Benefits and Perks * Please check out Butler's Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include: * Paid Time Off and Holidays: * 20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year * 8 Paid Holidays * In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day * Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment) * Health: * Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs * Retirement: * 10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment * Tuition Assistance: * Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children. * Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment * Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees * Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree * Covers tuition only * Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents at participating institutions * Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: * Access to Butler's on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty * LinkedIn Learning Courses * Free premium subscription to the Calm App * Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT * Discount at the College Bookstore * Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances

Created: 2025-01-20