General Maintenance Technician

Department: Physical Plant
Report To: Building Maintenance Supervisor
SUMMARY
Performs interior and exterior building operations, renovations and repairs to campus buildings which 
require the carpentry field. Performs repairs and maintenance as needed to buildings such as general 
carpentry, cabinet and shelf making, walls, doors, floors, and mechanical devices such as door openers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Building interior alterations and renovations to include:
o Tear down and wreck out existing areas within buildings 
o Lay out new walls, ceilings, doors, cabinets and floors
o Frame and build new ceilings to include staple-up tile on wood, metal grid-work with 
lay-in tile, and sheet-rock
o Set in new door jams both metal and wood and install new doors and locks
o Install new cabinets, bulletin boards, coat racks, etc
o Lay floor tile, carpet, and vinyl or rubber base
o Install plastic laminate and counter tops
o Install new windows and storm windows
• Provide trouble call service making general repairs to all interior and exterior portions of nay 
buildings on campus that relate 
• Exterior alterations and renovations, functions to include:
o Clean and seal building exteriors
o Make repairs to windows and storm windows
o Roof repair
o Form, pour, and finish new concrete sidewalks and curbs
• Cabinetmaker/mill-man, functions to include:
o Lay out cabinets, make cutting lists, mill materials, build cabinets, install plastic 
laminate, and install cabinets 
o Build bookcases, picture frames, bulletin boards, stools, and trim work
• Assists in other areas of maintenance
• Operation of company vehicles to perform on the job duties
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned
• Must have a strong work ethic and lead by example
• Must be a professional, credible and respected representative of the institution internally and 
in the community
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsible
• Must be able to lift more than 50-lb. objects; frequent bending, stooping, and walking
• Can be exposed to a variety of weather conditions for periods of time
• Ability to communicate in a courteous manner
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Physical Plant or designee

The omission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is 
similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 
The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. 
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 
essential functions. Ability to lift 50 pounds, work from ladders, and work in non-permittable confined 
spaces. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment of the trade.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
Required: High school or equivalent degree. Technical training in carpentry and maintenance or two 
years experience as a carpenter or maintenance technician. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 
Must have a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.

Language skills 
Must be able to orally communicate in fluent English, using a two-way radio system. Ability to read and 
interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure 
manuals; and implement verbal and written instructions. 
Other skills and abilities
Ability to use hand tools and power tools common to the carpentry and maintenance fields, knowledge 
of chemicals used in the carpentry and maintenance fields. Employee must have good organizational 
skills.

Physical Demands 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to 
usefully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to 
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hand 
to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with 
hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required 
to talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds. 

Work environment
The work environment characteristics describing here are represented of those an employee encounters 
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to 
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. 
The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or 
airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the 
work environment is usually moderate. 

Other 
Must be flexible with scheduling 

East Central University, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Employment Services Director, 1100 E. 14th St., Danley Hall 111, Ada, OK 74820, (580) 559-5260.

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