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The Department of Facilities Management supports the mission of the University of Denver's physical resources in order to provide a healthy and safe educational environment for campus community through services of the departments of Capital Projects and Planning, Facilities Management, Parking & Mobility Services, Auxiliaries & Real Estate, and Business & Operatio

Position Summary

With general supervision from the foreman, this position performs repairs and maintenance at a semi-skilled level in multiple trade areas.

Essential Functions

In addition to following the University of Denver's policies and procedures, principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Performs work at unlicensed trade level in areas such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and painting.
• Installs and/or replaces the following: ceiling tile, suspended ceilings, floor tile, ceramic tile, steel studs, sheetrock, plastic laminate, screens, drapery rods, door hardware, brick work, concrete, painting and patching, shelving, pumps, motors, filters, electrical switches, receptacles and ballasts.
• Operates power equipment that includes power saws, sanders, drill presses and other equipment as required.
• When requested, reports for emergency snow removal, times can vary but tend to be early AM. Removes snow from walks, steps, ramps, and parking lots by power equipment or shovel.
• Assists other trades that require a specific license or certification.
• Changes filters and lubricates equipment.
• Moves various equipment, supplies, and furniture.

• Drives to sites with tools and equipment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as material safety data sheets, operating manuals, and work orders.

• Ability to communicate effectively with University customers (students, staff, faculty and visitors).
• Basic math skills required when measuring, and performing take offs for miscellaneous jobs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral and diagrams or schedule form.
• Ability to assess quickly a variety of data in emergencies in order to develop effective solutions.
• Must be knowledgeable of related OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Proficient in the use of computers and software applications.
• Reads blueprints and works from sketches, layouts or penciled drawings.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as weights and measure areas and board feet. Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or G.E.D.

• One year experience in one or more out of the five following trades; carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC and electrical trades.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License and be insurable under University guidelines.

• Pass a pre-employment physical exam, and lift 100 lbs. Preferred Qualifications

• Three years experience in three out of the five following trades; carpentry, plumbing, painting, HVAC and electrical trades.

• Familiar working with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, including WebTMA. Working Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works: near moving mechanical parts, in outside weather conditions where they are exposed to wet, humid, and hot and cold conditions, around electricity, with chemicals and around fumes or airborne particles.

• Occasionally while performing the duties of this job, the employee works: in high places from extension ladders and scaffolding and in confined spaces.
• The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high, but is usually moderate.

• Unexpected interruptions often occur, and stress level is moderate to high. Physical Activities

• Moderate strenuous physical effort is required.

• This position requires extended periods of standing, walking, using hands to handle, hold and contr l tools and objects, reaching with arms, stooping, kneeling or crawling.
• This job also requires pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying objects of up to 100 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Needs to identify and distinguish color.
• Should be able to wear approved OSHA respirators. Work Schedule

The University's administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Work schedule may vary.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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