General Maintenance Technician I - HSC Campus

Department:

Location:

Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R107955

Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED, and relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Pre-employment physical exam required. Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by the University's insurance carrier. Grade 1 (Hourly)

Position Description:

This position serves as a night shift laborer support, primarily responsible for general upkeep and maintenance of the Health Science Center campus parking garages. Daily duties include light to heavy lifting, collecting and hauling trash, maintaining recycling/garbage receptacles and dumpsters to ensure a clean appearance, and operating vehicles and heavy equipment. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with general maintenance tasks, hauling debris, loading/unloading trucks, and providing assistance in setting up displays for special events. This position is responsible for performing safety checks, maintaining tools, and completing required paperwork and trainings on schedule. Employees must work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform cleaning and general upkeep of parking garages.

• Collect, lift, and haul trash, debris, and recyclable materials.

• Lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis and move/lift items over 50 pounds with material handling devices

• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment, including but not limited to box trucks and forklifts.

• Remove snow and ice from university walkways, roads, ramps, parking areas, and shuttle bus stops by utilizing the appropriate snow removal equipment and spreading salt in those areas.

• Load and unload trucks

• Maintain and store tools, equipment, and vehicles for safe operations according to the standard of use. Perform safety checks and report any damage for repair.

• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.

• Attending required trainings and meetings.

• Assist other trades as needed with maintenance, construction, and repairs, including but not limited to shoveling, pouring concrete, moving heavy items, changing filters, and other related duties.

• Occasionally set up and assemble displays for special events in various departments.

• Effectively work alone and with a team

• Contribute to the overall success of the assigned department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s)

• Must be willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including but not limited to snow, rain, heat, and cold

This position is a required personnel position and requires the employee’s physical presence at the workplace.  Additionally, the employee is required to report to (or remain at) work to assist with University emergencies during closures.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.