General Maintenance Technician

General Maintenance Technician

East Central University

in Ada, OK

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Type: Full-Time

Posted: 08/21/2025

Application Due: Open Until Filled

Category: Facilities Management

Type: Full-Time

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Category: Facilities Management

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:

Tear down and wreck out existing areas within buildings

Lay out new walls, ceilings, doors, cabinets and floors

Frame and build new ceilings to include staple-up tile on wood, metal grid-work with lay-in tile, and sheet-rock

Set in new door jams both metal and wood and install new doors and lockso Install new cabinets, bulletin boards, coat racks, etc

Lay floor tile, carpet, and vinyl or rubber base

Install plastic laminate and counter tops

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:

Clean and seal building exteriorso Make repairs to windows and storm windowso Roof repairo Form, pour, and finish new concrete sidewalks and curbs

Cabinetmaker/mill-man, functions to include:

Lay out cabinets, make cutting lists, mill materials, build cabinets, install plastic laminate, and install cabinets

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, marital status, 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, ....

Please ensure you have completed the Equal Opportunity Data Form with your application.

Equal Opportunity Data Form.pdf

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