Maintenance Technicians (Levels I & II), Wake Forest University

Applications accepted online at: https://bit.ly/47QMtCQ


Job Description Summary

Level I - Working under direct supervision, assist with general and preventive maintenance services as directed to ensure proper operation of campus facilities, operations, and services.

Level II - Working under minimal supervision, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, performs reactive and preventive maintenance services to ensure proper operation of campus facilities operations. This person is expected to be fully proficient in their respective trade.


Job Description

We offer a Monday - Friday schedule, 5 weeks of paid time off plus holidays, uniforms, safety shoes, and more!


University benefits such as health/dental/vision/retirement can be found here: https://hr.wfu.edu/benefits/


Essential Functions:

  • Electrical: performs/assists with repairs to electrical systems, outlets, and cords; assists with installation of motors and belts; responds/assists with responses to all electrical work requests; performs/assists with preventive maintenance on electrical equipment as scheduled.  

  • Plumbing: stops overflowing and clogged toilets; unstops showers and sinks; assists with repairs to valves, gaskets, and lines (this includes but is not limited to water, sewer, steam, and condensate lines); responds/assists with responses to all requests for plumbing service as directed; responds/assists with performing preventive maintenance on plumbing equipment as scheduled.    

  • HVAC: responds/assists with repairs to all types of industrial HVAC equipment – this includes responding/assisting with repairs on fan coil units; changing filters and fan belts; opening HVAC drains; responding/assisting with responses to all work requests for HVAC needs; also includes responding/assisting with preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment as scheduled. 

  • Carpentry: responds/assists with work on carpentry repairs on doors, door hardware, windows, storm window fabrication, walls, shelving, and other carpentry repairs as needed.   

  • Painting: responds/assists with patching, caulking, priming, staining, and painting ceilings, walls, doors, windows, and other items as needed.    

  • Act in the capacity of a general maintenance technician in assigned buildings, performs/assists with preventive maintenance tasks, and work orders.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Other Functions

  • This position may be designated as essential personnel to support business continuity during campus emergencies, disasters, or other special needs as directed by management. Essential personnel are subject to recall inside/outside their normal schedule. Additional details can be found in the Wake Forest University Policy on Weather and Other Unusual Conditions.

  • Provide excellent service to internal and external department customers. 

  • Reports all matters of safety to the appropriate Supervisor and to the Safety Director if necessary.

  • Follows all University and departmental policies and procedures.


Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Level I

  • High school diploma with one to three years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record; must be insurable.

  • Ability to effectively communicate in English with students, faculty, and staff.

  • Ability to read, understand, and abide by all safety policies and procedures. 

  • Ability to effectively utilize computer software and systems to communicate, monitor, interface, and troubleshoot systems as required. 

  • Ability to use an iPad or similar to review daily work orders and enter comments.

  • Basic knowledge and skills in the preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of building systems as needed.  These systems include, but are not limited to, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and building interiors.


Level II-

  • High school diploma plus specialized training with three to five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Proficient knowledge and skills in the preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of building systems as needed.  These systems include, but are not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and building interiors.  Specialization in specific areas may be required.

  • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record must be able to meet the requirements of the University’s automobile insurance.

  • Ability to effectively communicate in English with students, faculty, and staff sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

  • Ability to read, understand and abide by all safety policies and procedures. 

  • Ability to effectively utilize computer software and systems to communicate, monitor, interface, and troubleshoot systems as required.

  • Ability to utilize an Ipad or similar device to work with our Maintenance Management System.


Physical Requirements: 

Heavy work.  Talking, hearing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping.  Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as the operation of machines, the use of measurement devices, and/or visual inspections of small parts or devices.  Subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.  Subject to hazards.


Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Level I- 

  • Specialized training in a skilled trade.

  • Familiarity with facilities maintenance.


Level II-

  • Technical License and/or Certification preferred.


Accountabilities: 


Responsible for own work only


Additional Job Description


Time Type Requirement

Full time


Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.


Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.  

 

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.


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About WFU:

Wake Forest University, formed in 1834, has experienced decades of growth and innovation.  WFU is a distinctive university that combines a liberal arts core with graduate and professional schools and innovative research programs.  The University embraces the teacher-scholar ideal, which prizes the personal interaction between students and faculty.  It is a place where exceptional teaching, fundamental research and discovery, and the engagement of faculty and students in the classroom and the laboratory are paramount.


Wake Forest University is a community that seeks the enlightenment and freedom which come through diligent study and learning. Its higher goal, however, is to give life to the University motto "Pro Humanitate," as members translate a passion for knowledge into compassionate service. The community shares a tradition that embraces freedom and integrity and acknowledges the worth of the individual. The heritage, established by the school's founders and nurtured by succeeding generations, promotes a democratic spirit arising from open-mindedness and discourse. Wake Forest fosters compassion and caring for others. Its collective strength and character are derived from the values and distinctive experiences of each individual; therefore, it affirms the richness of human intellect and culture and its contribution to knowledge, faith, reason, and dialogue. Furthermore, it strives toward a society in which good will, respect, and equality prevail. To that end, Wake Forest University rejects hatred and bigotry in any form and promotes justice, honor, and mutual trust.


The University is comprised of:  the undergraduate college, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Divinity, School of Law, and School of Medicine (located on the Bowman Gray campus with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center) and today enrolls about 4,846 undergraduates and 2,823 students in graduate programs at its principal location, the Reynolda campus.  Students at Wake Forest University enjoy a great deal of access to and interaction with world-class faculty both in and out of the classroom setting with a student-faculty ratio of 11:1.  Wake Forest employs approximately 2,772 full and part-time faculty and staff.


Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the fifteen-team Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).  Since its founding, the university has adopted the motto “pro humanitate,” which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. Wake Forest has a strong commitment to holistic, eight-dimensional well-being for students, faculty and staff as evidenced in the Thrive initiative.


Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Wake Forest is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally located in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina.  Winston-Salem is a family-friendly city with high quality schools, numerous outdoor recreational activities and events, and is known for its vibrant and thriving arts scene.


Winston-Salem residents enjoy close proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, a very reasonable cost of living, and an eclectic variety of restaurants, wine bars, and breweries for dining with friends and family.  Winston-Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a smaller town.


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Level I - Working under direct supervision, assist with general and preventive maintenance services as directed to ensure proper operation of campus facilities, operations, and services.

Level II - Working under minimal supervision, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, performs reactive and preventive maintenance services to ensure proper operation of campus facilities operations. This person is expected to be fully proficient in their respective trade. 


Applications accepted online at: https://bit.ly/47QMtCQ


We offer a Monday - Friday schedule, 5 weeks of paid time off plus holidays, uniforms, safety shoes, and more!


University benefits such as health/dental/vision/retirement can be found here: https://hr.wfu.edu/benefits/


Essential Functions:

  • Electrical: performs/assists with repairs to electrical systems, outlets, and cords; assists with installation of motors and belts; responds/assists with responses to all electrical work requests; performs/assists with preventive maintenance on electrical equipment as scheduled.  

  • Plumbing: stops overflowing and clogged toilets; unstops showers and sinks; assists with repairs to valves, gaskets, and lines (this includes but is not limited to water, sewer, steam, and condensate lines); responds/assists with responses to all requests for plumbing service as directed; responds/assists with performing preventive maintenance on plumbing equipment as scheduled.    

  • HVAC: responds/assists with repairs to all types of industrial HVAC equipment – this includes responding/assisting with repairs on fan coil units; changing filters and fan belts; opening HVAC drains; responding/assisting with responses to all work requests for HVAC needs; also includes responding/assisting with preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment as scheduled. 

  • Carpentry: responds/assists with work on carpentry repairs on doors, door hardware, windows, storm window fabrication, walls, shelving, and other carpentry repairs as needed.   

  • Painting: responds/assists with patching, caulking, priming, staining, and painting ceilings, walls, doors, windows, and other items as needed.    

  • Act in the capacity of a general maintenance technician in assigned buildings, performs/assists with preventive maintenance tasks, and work orders.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Other Functions

  • This position may be designated as essential personnel to support business continuity during campus emergencies, disasters, or other special needs as directed by management. Essential personnel are subject to recall inside/outside their normal schedule. Additional details can be found in the Wake Forest University Policy on Weather and Other Unusual Conditions.

  • Provide excellent service to internal and external department customers. 

  • Reports all matters of safety to the appropriate Supervisor and to the Safety Director if necessary.

  • Follows all University and departmental policies and procedures.


Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Level I

  • High school diploma with one to three years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record; must be insurable.

  • Ability to effectively communicate in English with students, faculty, and staff.

  • Ability to read, understand, and abide by all safety policies and procedures. 

  • Ability to effectively utilize computer software and systems to communicate, monitor, interface, and troubleshoot systems as required. 

  • Ability to use an iPad or similar to review daily work orders and enter comments.

  • Basic knowledge and skills in the preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of building systems as needed.  These systems include, but are not limited to, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and building interiors.


Level II-

  • High school diploma plus specialized training with three to five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Proficient knowledge and skills in the preventive maintenance, repair, and installation of building systems as needed.  These systems include, but are not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and building interiors.  Specialization in specific areas may be required.

  • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record must be able to meet the requirements of the University’s automobile insurance.

  • Ability to effectively communicate in English with students, faculty, and staff sufficient to perform the duties of the position.

  • Ability to read, understand and abide by all safety policies and procedures. 

  • Ability to effectively utilize computer software and systems to communicate, monitor, interface, and troubleshoot systems as required.

  • Ability to utilize an Ipad or similar device to work with our Maintenance Management System.


Physical Requirements: 

Heavy work.  Talking, hearing, climbing, stooping, kneeling, standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, grasping.  Close visual acuity is required to perform activities such as the operation of machines, the use of measurement devices, and/or visual inspections of small parts or devices.  Subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.  Subject to hazards.


Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Level I- 

  • Specialized training in a skilled trade.

  • Familiarity with facilities maintenance.


Level II-

  • Technical License and/or Certification preferred.


Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time

Education Level : High School

Experience Level : Entry Level

Job Function : General

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