BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER, S-3569
BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER
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Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit recommendation letters. If there are recommendation letter(s) you wish to include that are not required, please utilize Recommendation Letters.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit recommendation letters. If there are recommendation letter(s) you wish to include that are not required, please utilize Recommendation Letters.
Position Information
Position Information
| Posting Number | S-3569 |
|---|---|
| Position Number | 69490 |
| Type of Recruitment | External |
| Position Title | BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER |
| Position Summary | Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in all trades areas. Supervises, educates and performs needed maintenance and/or renovation in residential and other auxiliary areas on campus. Assists in creating a safe and livable environment for the students. This position is located in a residential area of campus and provides assistance in other Residences and Auxiliary Services areas. The BMW staff includes student employees and one Journeyman Building Maintenance Worker, SM-8, per area. The Building Maintenance Worker SM-6 will be included in the BMW call-in rotation for emergency maintenance needs. |
| Required Qualifications | High School Diploma or GED. General knowledge of all trades (carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and painting) and the tools required in each area. Two years of experience in at least two of the trades. Possession of a valid driver’s license. Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lift devices. Ability to work in close restricted locations. Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to follow and/or interpret oral and written directions. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written. Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations including fire safety. Ability to use computers. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Licensed in one or more trades. Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, sketches. Knowledge of paint and the different uses. Knowledge of lock and door closures, repair and installation. Knowledge of A.D.A./Handicap accessibility regulations and application of regulations to projects. |
| Duties & Responsibilities | Performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance and repair in designated areas, included but not limited to doors, windows, drawers, curtain rods, shower rods, and ceiling tiles. Assists journey level trades employees in daily skilled maintenance and repair and fills in for journeyman if necessary. Utilizes basic knowledge of room construction from floor up, including layout, materials needed, etc. Installs and repairs plumbing, including but not limited to replacing toilets, sinks, and shut-off valves Performs repairs on electrical outlets, fixtures, and performs other electrical repairs, not to exceed 120 volts. Understands the tools that are used. Repairs heating units and knowledge of needed parts for repair. Troubleshoots and determines problem at hand. Takes service calls, initiates action, maintains service records, and prepares reports of accomplishments and future service needs as directed. Maintains and inspects fire extinguishers on a monthly basis. Performs lockout procedure. Installs switches, outlets, GFCI, ballast, light fixtures, etc. Runs conduit. |
| Supervision Exercised | None. |
| Message to Applicants | Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit recommendation letters. If there are recommendation letter(s) you wish to include that are not required, please utilize Recommendation Letters. |
| Employee Group | Service Maintenance |
| Staff Pay Level | 6 |
| Pay Range | $19.73 per hour |
| Division | Student Affairs |
| Department | Residence Life |
| Position Status | Regular |
| Position End Date | |
| Employment Status | Full-Time |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Position Type | 12 month |
| Weekly Work Schedule | Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed |
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| About the Department | As part of the Residence Life Facilities Operations department, a Building Maintenance Worker is tasked on providing excellent customer service to the residents living in the Residence Halls and Apartments. We strive to have same day or next day service to create a safe learning environment for our students. |
| About CMU | Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms. |
| CMU Leadership Standards | Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference. We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams. Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position. |
| EEO Statement |
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).
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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253 Office: 103 E. Preston St. Bovee University Center, suite 306 Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 Email: titleix@cmich.edu |
| Posting Ends | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you first learn of this job opportunity? Please list the specific advertising source or indicate if it was word of mouth.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?
- Yes
- No
- * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
- Not Applicable
- Dispatcher
- Medical Faculty
- Office Professional
- P&A, SO or Faculty
- Police
- Public Broadcasting
- Sergeant
- Service Maintenance
- Supervisory/Technical
- * Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have general knowledge of all trades (carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and painting) and the tools required in each area?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have two years of experience in at least two of the trades (carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and painting)?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Recommendation Letters
- List of References
