Trades Maintenance Worker

Trades/Maintenance Worker 2

Oregon State University

Department: Univ Housing and Dining (MHD)

Appointment Type: Classified Staff

Job Location: Corvallis

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range:

Job Summary:

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time Trades/Maintenance Worker 2 position for University Housing and Dining Services at Oregon State University (OSU ).

University Housing and Dining Services recognizes the importance of learning both in and out of the classroom, and supports the concept of education as an individual as well as a community experience. Our primary focus is service to OSU students. We strive to provide our students, faculty, staff, and guests with safe, economical, on-campus living and dining options that are convenient and comfortable. We offer a variety of living and dining options in fifteen residence halls, three dining centers, and a number of student family apartments.

Our Department is an auxiliary enterprise which is funded solely by customers who use our services — we receive no State or tax dollars. We work to maintain the highest educational and service standards for our customers.

University Housing and Dining Services is committed to an appreciation for diversity, and fosters an open, respectful, and enjoyable living, learning atmosphere.

A personal and professional commitment to providing excellent customer service and creating inclusive environments is a core value of University Housing and Dining Services.

This position will adhere to all OSU and UHDS policies and procedures.

The purpose of this position is to provide quality, courteous, and timely facilities maintenance services to all internal and external customers; to produce quality work at or above the industry standard; to perform skilled and semiskilled work in any of several trades such as carpentry, painting, plaster and building maintenance; and to provide safe, secure, and sanitary living & dining facilities for students and staff living in Oregon State University owned facilities.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS :

• Top 1.4% university in the world

• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

• 7 https://hr.oregonstate.edu/work-life/diversity-and-cultural-resources that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

• 217k+ alumni worldwide

• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU .

Key Responsibilities

40% GENERAL MAINTENANCE : General maintenance and installations as needed. Includes but is not limited to: VCT tiles, flooring, ceiling tiles, pressure washing, project demolition, hang shelving and pictures, preventive maintenance inspections and service, warehousing of attic stock, and other duties as assigned. This position will drive a UHDS vehicle during the discharge of duties.

20% CARPENTRY : Performs general carpentry work on floors, roofs, stairs, partitions, doors, windows, screens, and a variety of wood fixtures; repairs tables, desks, chairs, benches, and other furniture.

15% SUPPORT UHDS PROJECT WORK : In support of UHDS work parties, in-house renovation and remodel projects, or perform other work as needed in support of the broader UHDS Facilities team workload. Assist with the construction of steel stud walls. Installing sheet rock, wall insulation, soundboards, taping and mudding, and applying texture from a texture machine. May include moving furnishings and fixtures to prepare site for work.

10% PLASTER : Removes loose, chipped, cracked, or damaged plaster and lath; installs new lath, plasterboard or drywall; mixes and applies plaster, stucco, mortar or cement; finishes and prepares surface for painting with use of sanders. Builds, alters, or repairs brick, stone, or concrete block walls, buildings, roofs, and marble or tile surfaces; lays tile, brick, concrete blocks or other stone building material, using mortar or appropriate medium; pours or finishes concrete; patches existing surfaces; builds concrete forms; nails sheet-rock to framing; sands sheet-rock to finished texture; uses power tools such as sanders, saws, drills, and nailing guns to accomplish tasks.

10% PAINTING : Inspects work site for proper equipment; moves furniture away from work site; may determine and requisition appropriate coating materials and equipment, and compute work time needed to complete the job; may schedule the job; erects and dismantles scaffolding; masks and covers protected work areas; scrapes, cleans, patches, tapes and coats dry wall; sands and/or power washes surfaces of interior and exterior walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, cabinets, woodwork, parking lots, vehicles or equipment; fills cracks, plasterboard joints, nail holes, dents and pores; caulks and waterproofs; applies coating materials such as oil base and water base paints, varnish, lacquer, epoxy, sealers, undercoating and primers, by brush, roller, and/or sprayer.

5% LEAD WORK : Training, planning work & assigning work for Student Employees on special projects and post occupancy room turns. Create an inclusive working environment

What You Will Need

A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and creating an inclusive working environment.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per University Policy 05-030.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience working in occupied residential or University environments.

• Experience using basic computer functions for record keeping systems such as maintenance schedules, equipment repair/maintenance logs.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to work as a team member as well as alone.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

• Working schedule for this position is: M – F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Shift and/or work assignment may be changed based on operational needs. We are a seven day a week operation so weekends and holiday work may be required.

• This position is deemed essential and the incumbent may be contacted by his/her supervisor (or Person In Charge) and required to report to work during inclement weather, emergency and other University work curtailments or closures.

• Staff will be required to work in a variety of spaces that may have situational hazards, including by not limited to: restrooms, roofs, dining and food prep areas, ladders, attics, and mechanical rooms.

• Ability to work inside and outside in varying weather conditions. Ability to stand, walk, and work while bending and stooping for extended periods. Ability to work from ladders, scaffolds, and other above ground locations such as on roofs. Ability to work in an environment containing dust, odor, and high levels of noise.

• Employee must carry a radio while on the job.

• Good attendance is crucial for stability and day-to-day business needs. Must follow attendance and break schedule, and must be on time when shift begins.

• The employee in this position will often be required to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and pushing or pulling carts weighing up to 50 pounds.

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 19, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.”

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc. Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position. Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE : If you have volunteer experience relevant to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

For additional information please contact: Anton Grube at Anton.grube@oregonstate.edu or 541-737-0679.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/background-checks website including the https://hr.oregonstate.edu/careers/candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/5505432

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