General Repair Worker

Are you a self-starter looking to make a move into a new and challenging role? If so, join our Facilities team as a General Repair Worker where being a team player with an eye for detail is the key to success. In this role, you will help maintain our buildings and grounds both structurally and to maximize the aesthetic look of our campus buildings.

Here at Dunwoody, we strive to match PASSION with PURPOSE. We do that by searching for individuals who are top notch at what they do to help push the College forward. What we expect from you is determination to carry out Dunwoody's mission and become an integral member of the team.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on buildings, grounds, and equipment with safety and economical operation.
• Maintain lock systems for the security of all buildings and rooms of the campus.
• Maintain all vehicles of the campus.
• Maintains the work order system as it relates to assigning work to student workers and facilities, complete and process work orders as need it, prioritizes work orders, analyze, complete and process work orders based on needs and viability of request in communication with the requestor or affected individuals.
• Operate and maintain the college plumbing system.
• Assist with and perform carpentry related work throughout campus.
• Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and participate in mandatory training, testing, and certification. Comply with departmental safety policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.
• Coordinates daily work direction to student workers
• Coordinates daily work direction for outsourced cleaning team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to work 40 hours per week.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license.
• Ability to learn new computer programs and database management systems and demonstrate proficiency given adequate training.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Ability to think critically and strategically to develop new strategies and goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, potential employers and/or other external constituents.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
• Must be goal and team oriented to build positive working relationships, and conduct business with attention to ethical considerations, and/or school/accreditation guidelines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as required by FERPA regulations.
• Ability to work with and communicate effectively with people from all backgrounds and at all levels.
• Ability to work independently with minimal assistance.
• Must have strong organizational skills, and consistently displays the highest levels of integrity.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including select evenings and weekends to meet college business needs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts that speak to productivity and effective decision-making. Ability to read and interpret charts, graphs and other visually-presented data. Ability to work within stated budget requirements; be fiscally responsible.
• To perform the job successfully, must have adequate knowledge of and willingness to use software such window, HVAC computer management, maintenance request systems and/or other databases/electronic aids, in order to be as self-sufficient as possible in day-to-day operations. Use and maintain shared network folders to greatly limit reliance on personally stored items and documents.
• While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly required to use hands to feel or handle/manipulate objects. Frequently required to sit, lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 25-50 pounds. Must possess good vision and depth perception. Individual is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to climb stairs, set up/tear down displays, etc. Work is frequently performed inside, with occasional outdoor duties.

At Dunwoody, students learn things that are relevant, tangible, and useful. Faculty come directly from industry and are passionate about helping students enter the fields they love. Our alumni are the top technicians and leaders in their industries, who are proud to give of their time, talent, and resources.

We are a private, non-profit institution of higher education, with an over 100-year history of employing and producing excellence.

This position is a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team that supports our students. We invite you to join us during a time of exciting momentum.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level. Makes good decisions. Provides sound advice and problem solution. Provides honest and in-depth analysis on problems and issues.
• Operating Skills: Makes decisions in a timely manner. Accepts responsibility for tasks and meets objectives and measures. Documents process, progress, and results. Is committed to continuous improvement. Works toward the most efficient and effective work processes.
• Courage: Has difficult conversations as necessary. Faces up to people problems on any person or situations quickly and directly.
• Energy and Drive: Is action oriented and full of energy for challenging tasks/issues. Is constantly and consistently one of the top performers. Steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Organizational Positioning Skills: Can maneuver through complex situations effectively and quietly. Is sensitive to how people and organizations function. Anticipates where the land mines are and plans his/her approach accordingly.
• Personal/Interpersonal Skills: Relates well to all kinds of people. Builds constructive and effective relationships. Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all. Adheres to Dunwoody's core values. Is widely trusted - Keeps confidences and admits mistakes. Practices attentive and active listening. Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself.

The successful candidate can come from a variety of experiences. It could be experience in building maintenance, technical education, or other avenues to building the skills for the role. We are looking for someone with the following experience and abilities.

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  General building repair (electrical, plumbing, painting, drywall, carpentry, locksets, etc)

  
  

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  Experience and ability to work with electrical 208 3-phase or higher

  
  

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  Basic experience in HazMat safety, disposal and recordkeeping