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Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the foreman, this role is responsible for performing repairs and maintenance at a semi-skilled level across multiple trade areas.
Essential Functions
In alignment with the University of Denver’s policies and procedures, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Performing work in three or more trade areas such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and painting.
- Installing and/or replacing:
- Ceiling tiles, suspended ceilings, floor tiles, ceramic tiles, steel studs, drywall, plastic laminate, screens, drapery rods, and shelving.
- Door hardware, brickwork, concrete, pumps, motors, filters, electrical switches, receptacles, and ballasts.
- Painting and patching surfaces as needed.
- Operating power tools including power saws, sanders, drill presses, and other necessary equipment.
- Assisting with emergency snow removal, which may require early morning shifts. Duties include clearing walkways, steps, ramps, and parking lots using power equipment or manual shoveling.
- Providing guidance to lower-classification employees as well as permanent and temporary staff as needed.
- Assisting licensed or certified tradespeople when required.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, and layouts for assigned tasks.
- Transporting tools and equipment to job sites.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety data sheets, operating manuals, and work orders.
- Strong communication skills to interact effectively with students, staff, faculty, and visitors.
- Basic math skills for accurate measurements and material calculations.
- Problem-solving abilities to assess and resolve challenges efficiently.
- Familiarity with OSHA and EPA regulations related to workplace safety.
- Proficiency in computer usage and software applications.
- Ability to calculate dimensions, weights, areas, and board feet.
- Comfortable working with blueprints, sketches, layouts, and drawn plans.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Five years of experience in at least three of the following trade areas:
- Carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC, and electrical work.
- Valid Colorado Driver’s License and ability to be insured under University guidelines.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment physical exam and lift up to 100 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, such as WebTMA.
Working Environment
- Regular exposure to:
- Moving mechanical parts
- Outdoor weather conditions, including wet, humid, hot, and cold temperatures
- Electrical work, chemicals, fumes, or airborne particles
- Occasional work at:
- High elevations using extension ladders and scaffolding
- Confined spaces
- Noise levels can range from low to high, with moderate noise levels being most common.
- The work environment involves frequent interruptions, leading to moderate to high stress levels.
Physical Requirements
- Moderate to strenuous physical effort is required.
- Extended periods of standing, walking, using hands for tools, reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crawling.
- Pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying objects up to 100 lbs.
- Visual acuity is required for close and distant work, peripheral vision, depth perception, and color recognition.
- Must be capable of wearing OSHA-approved respirators when necessary.
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