General Maintenance (2nd Shift)- Midwestern University

18 Dec 2024
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Summary

Performs skilled work in one or more trades areas and semi-skilled work in a variety of other trades areas. Maintains and cleans campus grounds, buildings, equipment and vehicles by performing the following duties. The regular hours for this position are Monday-Friday from 3:00 pm. to 11:30 p.m. with some flexibility required. Employees may be scheduled to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed. This position is located at the campus location.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

-Operate power and hand tools associated with maintenance and landscaping.

-Operate pick-up trucks, flatbed trucks and dump trucks for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal.

-Operate various snow removal equipment.

-Maintains and repairs small tools, equipment and vehicles.

-General maintenance and remodeling of buildings and facilities to include: interior and exterior carpentry; painting work; repairing floors, carpets, and walls.

-Performs troubleshooting and adjustments of door, cabinet, closet and desk locks and repairs or replaces worn parts as necessary.

-Repairs and maintains interior and exterior doors and door closing mechanisms.

-Maintains the grounds, pathways and roadways to include: mowing lawns, trimming edges around walks, flower beds and walls; planting, watering, and pruning, trees and shrubs; removing leaves and litter; clearing snow from designated areas such as sidewalks, entryways, and roofs as required; spreading salt to prevent ice buildup; repairing fences, gates, walls, and walks; cleaning debris from sewer openings; and maintaining parking lots and other surfaces to include minor asphalt repairs.

-Install and remove outdoor signs, parking and traffic control barriers and overhead banners as required.

-Move furniture, filing cabinets or other requested work moves.

-Configure movable walls per schedule.

-Set up and break down layouts for events.

-Clean work area, tools and equipment as assigned.

-Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); 1 to 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid drivers license.

Computer Skills

Outlook and internet

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully 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, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel and crouch; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and color vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative 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 is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in this environment is usually moderately loud.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois, and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech-language pathology, biomedical sciences, and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the healthcare team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long-term disability, and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care accounts. We offer a work-life balance with a competitive time off package including paid holidays, sick/flex days, personal days, and vacation days. We offer a 403(b)-retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, childcare subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection, and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us, and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.

Full-time
  • ID: #53106826
  • State: Illinois Chicago 60601 Chicago USA
  • City: Chicago
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2024-12-18
  • Deadline: 2025-02-16
  • Category: General labor
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