Employer: Pacific Lutheran University
Job Description:
Description:
Perform a variety of maintenance duties to include electrical, plumbing, mechanical, boilers, roofing and gutter repairs, lighting indoor/outdoor, window and blind repair, fire extinguishers, fire risers. Lock hardware, and minor carpentry to meet general maintenance needs on campus. Reports to Maintenance Lead/Plumber.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Perform minor electrical and plumbing repairs.
Make minor roof and gutter repairs on all campus facilities.
Secure damaged windows and coordinate replacement with outside contracts.
Replace building lights including lamp and ballast as needed.
Assist Electrician with indoor/outdoor lighting repairs.
Assist Plumber with water filter replacements
Assist Building Engineers with boiler checks.
Make minor repairs to door hardware and replace lock cores.
Provide back-up in other areas as needed.
Perform building fire extinguisher checks and schedule annual inspections.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written) with internal and external customers.
Knowledge of and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Ability to work well as an individual, as an active member of a team, and without close supervision.
Must be able to effectively use hand tools and power tools required for maintenance trades.
Proficiency using a multimeter for testing for voltage and amperage, etc.
Ability to use scaffolding, ladders, safety harnesses, and high lift operation (training provided).
Well organized, able to prioritize work, and make decisions.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience in building maintenance or similar craft. Education including technical school and/or apprenticeship can substitute for experience.
Valid driver’s license (Must have had a valid driver’s license for at least 2 years).
WA State Class IV Boiler Fireman certification, or the ability to acquire a Boiler IV certification within approximately 12 months of employment. (Training will be provided for selected candidates, if not already acquired).
Finalist applicants must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks, driving abstract check, and pass PLU’s Driver’s Certification Training.
Preferred Qualifications:
General computer knowledge.
Current boiler license.
Work Conditions:
Work conditions vary considerably; employee may often be exposed to hot, dry, and dusty conditions, or sometimes to cold, wet and/or humid conditions.
Work is often around very heavy equipment with large awkward tools.
Employee may occasionally work in high places.
Employee may be exposed to hazardous conditions; e.g. confined spaces, electric, etc.
On-call required approximately 2 nights every 2 months.
Physical Requirements:
The employee is regularly required to stand and walk, and may occasionally be required to climb, balance, or work in cramped areas. The employee must be able to bend, reach, stoop, and kneel while working in a variety of areas.
Requires good physical strength. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Good hearing and vision are required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Other Information:
PLU is a small, private university where caring means more than kindness and consideration — it means a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice. Because PLU is a community committed to the creation and advancement of knowledge through diversity and inclusion, the university actively recruits a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. PLU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented and minoritized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities.
PLU offers an excellent benefits package including tuition remission for employees and their dependents, generous retirement plan, medical, dental, paid vacation and sick leave, major holidays off (including Christmas/New Year’s break and extra time off during the summer), and many other great university benefits. PLU is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a 501©(3) tax-exempt organization. Click here for detailed benefits information.
For general application questions or if you need accommodations at any point in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 253-535-7185 or [email protected].
Contact Person: Ross Winters
Phone: 253-535-7797
Email: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Location:
• Tacoma, WA
Application Method: Apply Online
Base Pay: $23.48-$25.98 /HR
