Senior General Maintenance Spec

Posted: Tuesday, 29 July 2025
Valid Thru: Thursday, 28 August 2025
Index Requested on: 07/30/2025 01:23:42
Indexed on: 07/30/2025 01:23:42

Location: Oklahoma City, OK, 73101, US

Industry: Education
Occupational Category: 49-0000.00 - Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

University of Oklahoma is hiring!

Description:

Performs a variety of duties involving routine maintenance and repair to facilities under minimal supervision in areas such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, dental equipment, paint, and carpentry and is a lead to others performing similar duties. Performs work requiring independent judgment, planning, coordinating, and prioritizing of efforts.

Duties:

  • Plans, organizes, assigns, and reviews the maintenance work of unskilled and semi-skilled workers.
  • Ensures that adequate supplies, materials, and equipment are available for projects and workload.
  • Performs maintenance duties such as basic plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, dental equipment maintenance and repair, paint, carpentry, and landscape activities.
  • Identifies emergency repairs beyond his/her skill level and that of his/her team members in order to summon on-call assistance using defined procedures.
  • Has regular contact with University representatives, customers, and outside vendors and agencies to gather and disseminate a wide variety of information.
  • Performs minor equipment repair to dental equipment or dispatches more complex repairs to approved vendors.
  • Completes required forms and logs.
  • Performs tasks using small hand tools and power equipment.
  • May recommend building or equipment repair or equipment or tool replacement to management.
  • Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Required Education: High School diploma or GED, AND:

  • 36 months basic maintenance activities such as equipment repair, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and landscape.

Skills:

  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
  • Ability to compose original written reports
  • Ability to train and direct others, conduct interviews
  • Uses tools or equipment with expertise
  • Ability to accurately read and understand written materials and instructions
  • Ability to update written records, including computerized records
  • Read and understand complex written materials such as blueprints, metrics or technical manuals

Certifications:

  • Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date

Advertised Physical Requirements:

  • Physical:
    • Climbing ladders, working at heights.
    • Shoveling snow from doorways and sidewalks.
    • Lifting and carrying loads up to 100 lbs.
    • Prolonged standing and walking.
    • Working with insulation such as fiberglass.
    • Climbing stairs, including carrying while climbing.
    • Excessive stooping and bending.
  • Environmental:
    • Painting and exposure to chemicals associated with paint.
    • Exposure to odors.
    • Exposure to disagreeable tasks or conditions.
    • Working in very tight areas/cramped enclosures.
    • Exposure to hazardous chemicals.
    • Work may involve night, weekend, shift or overtime work.
    • May be designated as an essential position during emergency closures.
    • May be required to remain on campus overnight during weather or other emergencies.

Department Preferences:

  • Prior dental equipment repair and maintenance helpful

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.


Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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