What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled Maintenance position at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine?
Description
JOB SUMMARY
Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work requiring the knowledge of one or more skilled trades (e.g., construction, painting, electrical, masonry, plumbing, carpentry, automotive or small equipment repair service…etc.) under the general support of the Director of Operations and Operations Manager to resolve Institutional operational and/or safety concerns; maintaining the Institution for students, faculty/staff, and the general public in safe and operating condition, and maintaining preventive maintenance programs.
Characteristic Job Tasks And Responsibilities
WATERLINES
Minimum Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Education and experience equivalent to
Education: High School diploma and/or equivalent required.
Experience: Job related experience within facilities or equipment maintenance field is required.
Equivalency: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, with two years of verifiable paid experience in the skilled trades and/or construction or maintenance field or specialized skill in audio-visual (electronics), electrical, plumbing, locksmith, or HVAC trade.
License: Valid Driver's License and Evidence of Insurability
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds without assistance. Team lifting maybe required from time to time. Specific vision abilities include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employee is responsible for performing duties in an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, coercion or harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is performed indoors in an office setting and outside of the office at various local community outreach sites. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.
SAFETY
Assists in the creation of a culture of safety and environmental protection by performing work safely in accordance with departmental safety procedures. Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Ensure compliance with the LECOM Computer and Network Usage Policy - General Guidelines for Faculty and Staff.
JOB SUMMARY
Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work requiring the knowledge of one or more skilled trades (e.g., construction, painting, electrical, masonry, plumbing, carpentry, automotive or small equipment repair service…etc.) under the general support of the Director of Operations and Operations Manager to resolve Institutional operational and/or safety concerns; maintaining the Institution for students, faculty/staff, and the general public in safe and operating condition, and maintaining preventive maintenance programs.
Characteristic Job Tasks And Responsibilities
- Perform visual inspections of facilities, systems, and their components for the purpose of ensuring safety (e.g., OSHA) and cleanliness, identifying necessary repairs.
- Uses company-provided tools and test devices used to adjust, calibrate, and repair equipment.
- Repair equipment to meet manufacturer's, company, and OSHA specifications as specified.
- Keep accurate records of all equipment maintenance.
- Help to maintain the functionality of the buildings.
- Coordinates with supervisor and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
- Install a variety of items and/or system components frequently of a complex nature (e.g., cabinetry, doors and hardware, windows, classroom and office equipment, facility components, TV cables, audiovisual equipment, and intercommunicating telephones).
- Help maintain tools and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating conditions.
- Perform a variety of facility and equipment repair and maintenance activities at multiple sites within areas of trade expertise.
- Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of resolving safety concerns and taking appropriate actions to maintain the overall educational environment.
- Help test and/or troubleshoot a variety of items dependent on specific trade expertise (e.g., plumbing valves, fixtures, water lines, alarms, locks, new and renovated construction) thus helping the supervisor assess items for functionality and recommending repair or replacement.
- Operation of LECOM owned or leased vehicles for the use of the transportation of materials, learning resources, other LECOM personnel and guests in a safe operating manner.
- Perform a variety of light duty vehicle exterior and interior maintenance.
- Set up and removal of equipment (property) for LECOM sponsored events, both onsite and away from the Institution, which may take place on several evenings and weekends.
- Various grounds work will be performed on an as needed basis (e.g., light pruning, pest control, grading, planting, trash/debris removal, snow removal (if applicable), etc.).
- Various housekeeping work will be performed on an as needed basis (e.g., spill or leak clean up, mark, scuff and dirt removal, cleaning of fixture, glass, and other property, etc.).
- Clerical work will be performed on an as needed basis (e.g., maintenance of equipment and asset logs, inventories, filing and the general ability to maintain organized documents, etc.).
WATERLINES
- Help disinfect dental chairs with bleach or other commercial product (shock)
- Spot check clinics and perform on the spot corrections for dental chair issues.
- Check large particle traps (chairside)
- Maintain a checklist of specific responsibilities that will be assigned by the supervisor directly to you.
- Help test all eyewash stations.
- Help test all emergency showers.
- Inspect all dental chairs and equipment for serviceability.
- Help inspect all AED's.
- Help inspect all emergency kits and O2 tanks.
- Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Must be able to take directions and receive assignments.
- Must be available for work during the hours assigned for clinical service.
- Must be able to attend meetings approved by LECOM that will help advance your knowledge in operational maintenance.
- Handle confidential and non-routine information.
- Flexibility to accept other duties needed/assigned for the department needs.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations.
- Ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and
- Ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.
Education and experience equivalent to
Education: High School diploma and/or equivalent required.
Experience: Job related experience within facilities or equipment maintenance field is required.
Equivalency: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, with two years of verifiable paid experience in the skilled trades and/or construction or maintenance field or specialized skill in audio-visual (electronics), electrical, plumbing, locksmith, or HVAC trade.
License: Valid Driver's License and Evidence of Insurability
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must have the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds without assistance. Team lifting maybe required from time to time. Specific vision abilities include ability to distinguish the nature of objects by using the eye.
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 40% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Employee is responsible for performing duties in an environment that is free from discrimination, intimidation, coercion or harassment, including sexual harassment. Work is performed indoors in an office setting and outside of the office at various local community outreach sites. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate.
SAFETY
Assists in the creation of a culture of safety and environmental protection by performing work safely in accordance with departmental safety procedures. Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work conditions or practice to supervisor.
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Ensure compliance with the LECOM Computer and Network Usage Policy - General Guidelines for Faculty and Staff.
