General Maintenance Worker

Biblical Principles and Expectations:  All employees proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through their employment, and thereby further Malone’s mission to provide students with an education based on biblical faith in order to develop men and women in intellectual maturity, wisdom, and Christian faith who are committed to serving the Church, community, and world.

 
 I.  University Overview

Malone strives to provide an education that produces graduates with a love of truth and a vibrant, mature faith. Our intent is that students attain the wisdom, knowledge, and skills necessary to serve, engage, and transform the communities in which they live and work. To this end, we provide the curricular and co-curricular context in which to pursue the following educational goals:  Understand and critically engage those bodies of knowledge and cultural influences that have shaped the world; Understand the biblical, historical, and theological foundations of the Christian faith; Think critically and creatively and communicate effectively in multiple contexts; Attain expertise in at least one profession or academic discipline and lay the foundation for meaningful work or further studies at the graduate level; and explore the implications of the Christian faith for all areas of living, including intellectual, spiritual, and community pursuits.

II.   University Expectations

• Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Faithfully upholds Malone in prayer
• Participates in community worship as schedule permits
• Demonstrates behavior aligned with Malone’s Mission, Foundational Principles, Doctrinal Statement and its Community’s General Principles
• Effectively represents Jesus Christ to those within both personal and professional spheres of influenc

III.  Job Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in all activities of the Physical Plant Maintenance Department as assigned by supervision which may include general work in plumbing, electrical and construction.

IV. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs daily preventive and corrective repair tasks on assigned campus buildings
• Completes daily work requests
• Performs daily inspections of heating/cooling and ventilating systems
• Assists with remodeling and construction projects
• Performs emergency maintenance needs as directed (on call duty)
• Works with contractors on repair and renovation projects
• Performs miscellaneous Service Department duties
• Operates a forklift as needed
• Utilizes proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to insure personal safety
• Safely and properly operates a variety of power and hand tools including:  drill press, radial saw, table saw, welding equipment, and pipe threading equipment
• Conducts general upkeep procedures (i.e. landscaping etc…)
• Conducts basic maintenance tasks
• Other duties as assigned

 V. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Proven relational skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems
• Ability to complete projects independently
• Proven time management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
   
   

VI.   Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of general maintenance experience
• Experience in the areas of plumbing, electrical, heating/cooling, blue print and diagram reading 
   and painting
• Experience using hand and electrical tools
• Current valid driver’s license

VII.  Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Requires both indoor and outdoor work
• Physical demands include climbing, standing, bending, pulling, pushing, lifting at least 50 pounds, and the ability to endure weather conditions
• Hours per week may vary
• Evening, weekend and overtime work is required