All Campus Preventive Maintenance (ACPM) Specialist in Kent

Physical Location: Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary: $22.39 - $23.36 (6 month rate)

Basic Function: Under general supervision, performs a variety of tasks in maintenance and preventive maintenance of buildings, equipment, and systems within buildings campus-wide. ACPM staff are expected to collectively provide 24/7 coverage year-round. Reports to Building Maintenance Supervisor or other designated supervisor.

Examples of Duties:

• Performs elevator extractions when vertical transportation maintenance contractor is off site or unable to return in a timely manner.
• Provides maintenance coverage to all after hour campus events as requested.
• Follows facilities maintenance management system schedules and performs all major preventative maintenance tasks on air-handling equipment, air compressors, and pumps.
• Responds to Fire Protection System trouble alarms and reports the same to Fire Prevention and Safety Coordinator.
• Performs a variety of tasks required to provide 24-hour emergency response to all maintenance calls in the absence of other tradespersons.
• Provides 24-hour emergency glass repair; installs glass adhesive materials, removes broken glass, cuts and installs panels to maintain building security and weather-tight integrity.
• May repair and/or replace door locking mechanisms, assigns temporary keys to customers.
• Maintain, repair and replace various plumbing equipment such as water and sewage lines, sinks, faucets, toilets, bathtubs, drain lines, and pipes.
• Maintain, repair, and replace various pieces of electrical equipment such as light fixtures, ballasts, electrical outlets, switches, and appliances.
• Install, repair, and replace doors, windows, floors, walls, roofs, furniture, door closures, locks, window air conditioners, cabinets, etc.
• May build masonry forms and pour concrete for entrance ways, sidewalks, ramps, etc.
• May replace and maintain various HVAC equipment such as heating lines, thermostats, heaters, motors, air conditioners, air handlers, and air compressors.
• May paint fixtures, rooms, buildings, signs, equipment, interior and exterior pipes, and furniture.
• Repair metal parts and equipment.
• May operate machine tools in order to make repairs on building and equipment parts.
• Inspect buildings and equipment for needed repairs and compliance with technical orders, blueprints, specifications, handbooks, and/or established procedures.
• Note and report any needed repairs during the performance of preventive maintenance.
• Assist and provide access to contractors and inspectors.
• Operate computerized energy management system.
• Perform custodial and grounds keeping duties to include snow removal, as required.
• May drive vehicle to pick up and deliver personnel and materials.
• May be required to assist tradespersons in the above duties and train and direct student employees or employees in a lower pay grade.
• Perform a variety of special projects.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years skilled work experience in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, or HVAC related work or combination of all four, with one year substituted for trades’ school completion.
• Must be able to use a respirator and demonstrate the ability to work in high places and confined spaces.
• Must be able to successfully complete elevator extraction and fire panel training certification within 12 months of hire.
• Must be able to work varied hours and shifts to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.
• May be called to work in emergency situations.
• Requires on and off-campus travel.

License/Certification: Valid Ohio driver's license with safe driving record.

Knowledge Of:

• One or a combination of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and/or heating/air conditioning.
• Appropriate safety practices.
• Inventory Control.
• Custodial operations and safety practices.
• All campus buildings and related properties.
• General knowledge of campus hard surfaces and subsurface systems.
• Campus elevators, dumbwaiters, chair lifts, escalators.
• Event Maintenance – Pre-event procedures and Event Maintenance Coverage.
• Preventive Maintenance Equipment.
• Preventive Maintenance Processes.
• Emergency equipment, security and protection systems.

Skill In:

• Interpersonal and written communication to effectively interact with University personnel and public.
• Use of hand and power tools and welding equipment.

Ability To:

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude to include skill in building and equipment maintenance and repair.
• Diagnose problems and determine appropriate action.
• Interpret and apply blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrate physical dexterity and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Work in high places, tunnels, and crawl spaces.
• Read, write, and accurately follow oral, written, and graphic instructions.
• Perform basic mathematics.
• Paint.
• Operate computerized equipment.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Exposed to dirt, odors, moisture/wetness, heights, variable temperatures and weather conditions, loud equipment noise, potentially dangerous equipment, light chemical substances, electricity and occasional high voltage; requires moderate physical exertion to include frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, occasional lifting of up to 100 pounds, climbing ladders, extended periods of walking and standing, and working in crawl spaces.

Working Schedule: Sunday through Wednesday, 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; however, schedule may vary to meet departmental needs.

Additional Information: Must pass a security check. Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State.