Building Maintenance Mechanic

YOU MUST APPLY ON THE OSU WEBSITE (LINK BELOW). IF YOU DO NOT, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE SEEN BY THE HIRING SUPERVISOR.

The Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR) oversees maintenance for the Henry Bellmon Research Center (HBRC) and four Animal Resources (AR) buildings (Multispecies Building, McElroy Hall Annex, Oklahoma Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory West Annex, and the Bovine Isolation Facility). The Building Maintenance Mechanic reports to the Facilities Manager for day-to-day operations and repair of these facilities.

Job responsibilities for this position include general building maintenance, maintaining heating/air conditioning and refrigeration systems, electrical systems, general plumbing, building automation, carpentry, and other duties as required or necessary. Identify, respond to, and repair issues found within the facilities mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Perform daily walk- throughs of each facility and scheduled preventative maintenance on equipment, along with monitoring and adjusting building automation controls as needed. Maintain the infrastructure, aesthetics, and daily operations of the facilities to ensure continuous research use and adherence to all applicable regulations and requirements.

This position will be required to work overtime when necessary. Required to participate in weekly rotating on-call schedule. Overtime and on- call hours include non-business hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to perform snow and ice removal tasks and respond at any time of the day or night as needed. Due to communication expectations of the position, the employee will be required to maintain a personal cell phone.

This position is expected to interact with customers and other employees in a professional manner that enhances work effectiveness and efficiency for the VPR Research Facilities Maintenance Department.

High School/GED is required, along with two (2) years' experience in a building trade; or the equivalent of 600 hours Vocational/Technical education in a related building trade field.

Preference for a Vocational/Technical degree in Building Trades or Technical field, with four (4) years' experience in a building trade; and/or the equivalent of 600 hours Vocational/Technical education in a related building trade field plus two (2) years of prior successful work experience in a building trade.

• A valid driver's license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.
• Must be eligible for employment in areas governed by the U.S. Patriot Act and the Public Health and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, 42 CFR 73, 7 CFR 331, and 9 CFR 121. Consequently, the individual hired for this position must successfully complete a Department of Justice/Federal Bureau of Investigation (DOJ/FBI) security risk assessment as well as the background check.
• Must enroll in the University's Occupational Health and Safety Program. Must enroll in the University's Respiratory Protection Program and receive medical clearance to wear/use respiratory protection and personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods of time.

For additional information, a full list of minimum requirements, and to submit an application, please go to https://jobs.okstate.edu and refer to Requisition Number 495203. Applicants should attach a resume, a letter of application, and the names, addresses (including e-mail addresses), and telephone numbers of three professional references. Applications will be accepted until a successful candidate is selected.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Stillwater, OK 74078: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $16 - $25