Utility Worker

Department

Facilities South Campus Engineering Shop

About The Department

Facilities Services supports the mission of the University of Chicago through efforts to maintain and enhance the University campus and environment and provide superior client service to our community including faculty, students, staff, neighbors and visitors.

Job Information

Job Summary

Responsible for conducting routine inspections of fire extinguishers and emergency shower/eye washing stations to ensure proper functioning and compliance with government health and safety laws and University policies and procedures. Compiles, reviews and updates data to assist with preparing reports. Performs data entry and helps maintain required documentation. Reports information to appropriate supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fire extinguishers and emergency shower/eye washing stations by computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), when initially placed in service, at 30-day intervals thereafter, and at more frequent intervals when circumstances require.
• Use computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to record location and related information about equipment to be inspected and monitored.
• In adherence to Facilities Services procurement procedures expedite arrangements to charge, fill, maintain, recharge, refill, repair and test fire extinguishers with appropriate contracted service provider.
• Establish and maintain a stock supply of fire extinguishers for immediate exchange in the Facilities Services Inventory warehouse.
• Identifies and prepares work request for broken or damaged equipment or building components seen during inspections and monitoring.
• Perform annual physical inventories of fire extinguishers in assigned areas.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Competencies

• Demonstrated ability to manage interpersonal relationships and interact/communicate and provide excellent customer service with clarity, tact and courtesy to patrons, staff, faculty, students and others.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability recognize and resolve or refer problems.
• Exhibit excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret instructions and regulations.
• Must be able to work effectively with supervision and the ability to work as a part of a team or independently.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stressful situations.
• Must be very detailed, accurate and be able to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.
• Customer service oriented and ability to work well under pressure.
• Must have good follow-up skills.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

Education. Experience, or Certifications:

Education

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution, required.
  
  

Certifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and successfully complete the University's Motor Vehicle Records background check process is required.
• Other licenses or certificates needed for this position as required by law required.
  
  

Technical Knowledge Or Skills

• Demonstrated ability to perform basic mathematical functions relevant to the position and have good problem-solving skills required.
• Regular computer use for data entry tasks, required.
• Must be able to use or learn a range of position-related software applications required.
• Demonstrated skill working with Adobe Acrobat Professional and Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook required.
• Must undertake OSHA Outreach 10-hour General Industry Training Course and other training related to job duties within 6 months of hire required.
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Must demonstrate mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity and be physically capable of strenuous activity over extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move loads appropriate to job requirements and be able to bend and work in a kneeling position for periods of time.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, be capable of working at heights as required, be able to enter and work within tight spaces, and be able to withstand hot and cold temperatures.
  
  

Pay Range

• $24.50
  
  

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References
  
  

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Benefit Eligibility

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Range

$20.83 - $26.95

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Union

042 - Local 73, S.E.I.U. Skilled Trades - Real Estate Operations

Job is Exempt

No

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

Yes

Posting Date

2025-03-20

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.