What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Specialist position at University of Utah Health?
Details
Open Date 02/14/2025
Requisition Number PRN41199B
Job Title Maintenance Specialist
Working Title Maintenance Specialist
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Evening
Work Schedule Summary
Monday Thru Thursday 4:30pm -3:00am, some adjustments may be required due to working locations.
VP Area President
Department 00834 - Custodial Specialty
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 17.00
Close Date 05/14/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Clean carpets and other similar surfaces on campus – using a truck mounted or other portable carpet cleaning system. Cleaning may include but is not limited to the cleaning of nylon, olefin, wool, and other carpet types. This may also include the cleaning of upholstery in various areas of campus. Responsible to maintain and perform maintenance of all equipment used and to insure the proper and safe use of all equipment assigned to them. Ensure that all safety and common work practices are followed and to become an IICRC certified carpet cleaning technician.
Facilities Management mission is to provide a safe, sustainable, and attractive University environment.
As a member of the Facilities Management team, you will enjoy working in a stable Higher Education environment with plenty of opportunities to apply what you know while learning new skills. The University of Utah offers an excellent pay and benefits package, including affordable health care available on your start date, generous sick and vacation pay accrual, cell phone reimbursement, and a free UTA TRAX /bus pass.
Do you have excellent customer service and problem solving skills? Would you like to be challenged to take individual initiative in an environment that rewards your efforts with career growth opportunities? Many of the roles on the University of Utah’s Facilities Management Team are casual dress, tools are provided, and you’ll be working on resolving issues with experienced and knowledgeable team members who will help you build on the skills you bring to the team. Apply today! If we use PRN32614B, and have no requirements except Drivers License
Responsibilities
Performs preventative maintenance on machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, and pumps in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
May make work assignments for maintenance and follows up on assignments to ensure that work was completed properly and on time.
May train maintenance workers on specific standards, procedures and policies to be followed.
May review time cards for crew and prepares time sheets for submission to department.
Indicate the principle duties and responsibilities performed in this job by giving a detailed account of all tasks that are involved in carrying out this position.
Estimate the average percentage of time spent performing each task.
Arrange these tasks in order of importance with the most important task listed first and the least important task listed last. Be specific in defining the tasks.
Equipment check and maintenance
Machine belts check and maintenance
Impeller check and maintenance
Main air filter check and maintenance
Water lines and clamps check and maintenance
Wand filters/connections check and maintenance
A valid driver’s license is required.
- This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years relevant work experience in the applicable trades areas or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated knowledge of national, state and local building codes and standards; ability to read wiring diagrams, blueprints, and be able to make mechanical sketches and drawings; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required. Requires lifting and transporting heavy objects. A valid Utah Driver’s license may be required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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