Job Description:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please provide a resume and three professional references.

Position Summary:

The building maintenance assistant II performs semi-skilled general maintenance and repair of facilities and equipment within McNair Hall for the Jones Graduate School of Business under the direction of the building maintenance supervisor and/or the senior director of building operations. This position coordinates and prioritizes daily work order requests with the supervisor and works independently to troubleshoot and diagnose assigned requests to determine the correct course of action. Performs and completes work order requests in basic painting, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. Works with craft specific technicians from across campus or vendors as needed.

The ideal candidate will have Rice University experience or external experience that can easily translate to the workload and skill level for maintaining a large multi-use building.

Workplace Requirements

This position is physical in nature, requiring the ability to lift up to 25 lbs., climb ladders, bend, kneel, raise arms above head and carry out repetitive motions among other abilities.

On campus position: This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person at McNair Hall during the scheduled shift agreed to by the supervisor and director. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hourly Hiring Range : $20.43 to $22.00

Minimum Requirements:

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of professional work experience
  
  
  • In lieu of the experience requirement, additional related education, above and beyond what is required, on an equivalent year-for-year basis may be substituted.
  • Certification in HVAC, Electrical or Building Engineering can replace one year of experience
  
  
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  Skills:
  
  
  • 2 years of general maintenance and repairs experience
  • Moderate repair knowledge and proper use of associated tools and equipment
  • Ability to communicate at many levels both oral and written
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities
  
  

Preferences:

• Experience using a computerized ticketing system
• Experience using Tririga and Desigo CC systems

Essential Functions:

• Works independently to troubleshoot and diagnose assigned requests in order to determine the correct course of action
• Oversees other maintenance personnel while tasks are being performed and coordinates other assignments
• Orders and maintains adequate supplies and equipment and directs inventory and storage for use by maintenance
• Works with outside technicians to gain a better understanding of the issue and how it was repaired
• Meets with appropriate vendors and contractors for overall planning and improvement projects
• Assists other maintenance personnel to complete tasks across campus
• Performs other duties as assigned

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