Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Maintenance Supervisor in assigning, scheduling, and ensuring all corrective and preventative maintenance functions are being performed / completed in an accurate and safe manner.
• Provide guidance to zone technicians in their areas of responsibility and ensure quality control / assurance of work activities.
• Assist / perform repair activities across all building systems:  mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety.
• Complete preventative maintenance activities on buildings / systems as assigned.
• Participate in the emergency, on-call rotation as assigned and respond within a timely manner.
• Provide accurate documentation of work activities and tasks completion.

• High school diploma or GED equivalency
• Minimum five (5) years experience in a skilled trade:  mechanical, electrical, plumbing, construction
• Minimum two (2) years experience in personnel supervision
• Basic level of proficiency with web-based applications and office software
• Possess and maintain a valid Kentucky's Drivers license

Salary Grade:  107      Salary Range:  $19.00-$21.50/hr

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all candidates. Western Kentucky University will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO) at (270) 745-5121.

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