General Maintenance Worker II, USDB

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Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) invites you to consider an employment opportunity with our agency. We are looking for a meticulous and responsible candidate to fill a General Maintenance Worker II position working in Salt Lake City.

Roles and Responsibilities* Performs inspection, preventative maintenance, and repairs on school-owned equipment and facilities, including plumbing, carpentry, electrical, mechanical devices, interior and exterior buildings and grounds, etc.

• Paints offices, hallways, etc.
  
• Performs regular inspection of lighting devices and ensures that all bulbs, fuses, ballasts and other associated parts are functioning properly
  
• Moves heavy objects such as furniture, office equipment, etc.
  
• Performs setup and takedown duties associated with meetings and other school-related functions, including setting up and arranging tables and chairs, etc.
  
• Helps to shuttle state-owned vehicles for service
  
• Drives a state car, van, or truck for pick-up and delivery of materials
  
• Maintains USDB modular units and/or facilities in a clean and orderly condition
  
• Cleans and maintains floors, dusts, waxes and polishes furniture, washes windows, mirrors, and other glass or plastic items, empties trash and garbage, cleans walls and bathrooms, etc.
  
• Cleans and disinfects areas and equipment
  
• Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, doorways, etc. as needed
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
• Some travel is required, typically to the Salt Lake City and/or Springville areas.
  

Minimum Requirements

The Ideal Candidate will possess knowledge of:* Applicable maintenance methods and techniques

• Machines and tools including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
  
• Electrical and mechanical systems associated with the facilities
  
• Wiring and electrical techniques, including installation, repair, and maintenance
  
• Plumbing, carpentry, and painting techniques and methodology
  
• Housekeeping practices, techniques, and procedures.
  
• Ability to perform a variety of general maintenance activities
  
• Operate machines, power tools, and hand tools associated with the job
  
• Maintain and repair tools and equipment
  
• Safely use cleaning agents, products, and equipment.
  
• Basic computer skills, including word processing.
  
• Ability to understand and follow written and/or verbal instructions.
  
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  
• Must have and maintain a valid Utah driver license and clean driving record. Employee hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: http://www.rules.utah.gov/publicat/code/r027/r027-007.htm#T3.
  

Why You Should Join Our Team

Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind employees make a positive difference to the lives of USDB students and for their families and enjoy seeing the difference they make every day.

The State offers a desirable benefits package and retirement plan as well as many other benefits.*

Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):

+ 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.

+ 5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.

+ 4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

• Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
  

+ Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.

+ Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.

• Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
  
• Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.
  

+ Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.

• Paid Time Off:
  

+ Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).

+ Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.

+ We have 12 paid holidays.

There are many other voluntarily/miscellaneous benefits available. To learn more please

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Responsibilities

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Supplemental Information

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• Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. working at great heights, working in extreme outdoor weather conditions, etc.
  
• Requires considerable & strenuous physical exertion, such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs, long periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, crouching and crawling in restricted areas, etc. Must be able to lift and carry over 50 pounds.
  

There are some risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, such as working around operating machines, working around hazardous chemicals, etc.

Some travel is required, typically to Salt Lake City and Springville areas. Must be willing and able to travel as required.. This is a full-time, 12-months-per-year position.

• Successful completion of criminal background check is required for this position.