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Title:&nbsp;Senior Maintenance Mechanic (1st Shift) Division: Finance and Administration Department: Facility Operations and Planning FLSA Status:&nbsp;Non-Exempt Salary Range:&nbsp;Grade 7: $15.47/hour EEO Job Group:&nbsp;6 E7 Position Summary The University of Southern Indiana seeks applications for a Senior Maintenance Mechanic to perform skilled maintenance tasks in support of structural systems, and equipment maintenance, renovations and rehabilitations, and instructional programs in a multi-building University complex. Duties/Responsibilities&nbsp; <ul><li>Tend to the preventive and general needs for maintenance of the University’s structures, equipment, furnishings, and systems and for various assignments for repair and rehabilitation projects.</li><li>&nbsp;Keystone Web Computer Software.</li><li>Perform routine door maintenance including adjusting doors, closures, openers, panic devices, and oiling door hinges and pivots.</li><li>Work from blueprints, drawings, work orders, or oral instructions to construct and repair University assets.</li><li>Plan, execute, and coordinate personnel and oversee basic building maintenance and renovation projects, determine tasks, making layouts, and estimating materials and labor costs.</li><li>Able to schedule materials, labor, equipment, and personnel to complete a given task.</li><li>Assemble furniture, seats, and other equipment.</li><li>Perform welding on various materials using assortment of different types of welding machines.</li><li>Set up furniture and equipment for special and academic events.</li><li>Perform carpentry tasks related to maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction projects for buildings, equipment, furniture, and systems.</li><li>Perform plumbing tasks related to maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction projects for buildings, equipment, and systems.</li></ul> Required Knowledge and Skills <ul><li>High school diploma/GED required.</li><li>Vocational training and/or 4 years’ experience in trades including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and/or heating and air conditioning required.</li><li>Possess extensive knowledge of practices, procedures, materials, tools, and skills from a variety of trades required. Ability to perform functions of those trades and coordinate those trades on the same project/job.</li><li>Ability to plan and layout job assignments required.</li><li>Possess excellent troubleshooting skills to solve issues related to renovations, construction, repairs, and general maintenance in various building systems.</li><li>Possess and show expert knowledge in the proper construction/maintenance techniques and procedures for various tasks, (setting doors, installing trim, hanging drywall, framing walls – wood and steel, building and installing cabinets, manufacturing countertops, hanging items on walls, installing ceiling tiles and grid systems, setting ceramic/granite tile, laying out and installing carpet squares and flooring, repairing windows/siding/guttering, repairing various types of roofs – (asphalt shingles, rubber, PVC), and forming, pouring, patching concrete.</li><li>Ability to work productively unsupervised.</li><li>Valid driver’s license required.</li></ul> Preferred Knowledge and Skills <ul><li>Four years’ experience in journey level of a trade listed preferred.</li></ul> Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Occasional irregular hours or overtime may be required to complete work orders. This position is considered essential. When the University closes due to inclement weather or another emergency, this position is required to report to work to perform snow and/or ice removal or other clean-up work following severe weather or other emergencies. About USI The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful&nbsp;1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this&nbsp;position include: <ul><li>Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.</li><li>Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.</li><li>Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.</li><li>Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service</li></ul> For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit <a href="http://www.usi.edu/hr/benefits" target="_blank">www.usi.edu/hr/benefits</a>. Application Process Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application. Pre-Employment Screening A background check will be required for employment in this position. Authorization to Work in the United States USI&nbsp;will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position. Interview Accommodations Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at <a href="mailto:mcweinzapf@usi.edu" target="_blank">mcweinzapf@usi.edu</a> or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at <a href="mailto:HumanRes@usi.edu" target="_blank">HumanRes@usi.edu</a> or (812) 464-1815. EEO Statement The University of Southern Indiana is an&nbsp;EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

University of Southern Indiana

Senior Maintenance Mechanic (1st Shift)

Title:&nbsp;Lead Grounds Maintenance Worker - Housing Division: Finance and Administration Department: Facility Operations and Planning FLSA Status:&nbsp;Non-Exempt Salary Range:&nbsp;Grade 7: $15.47/hour EEO Job Group:&nbsp;9 E8 Position Summary The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for&nbsp;Lead Grounds Maintenance Worker - Housing. As a working supervisor, assist Grounds Supervisor in scheduling, directing, performing and overseeing the seasonal tasks relating to general upkeep of landscaped and turf areas; roads and walkways; parking lots; lakes, streams, and watersheds; playing fields and recreational facilities; University property, the University housing complex and Historic New Harmony grounds; and minor construction projects. Duties/Responsibilities&nbsp; <ul><li>Assist in planning and coordinating daily work schedule for department employees as directed by the Grounds Supervisor.</li><li>Assist in determining methods and standards for work, allocating machines and equipment, and assigning tasks to accomplish seasonal programs for all grounds maintenance areas.</li><li>Supervise the work of others in the grounds maintenance areas in the absence of the Grounds Supervisor or as necessary.</li><li>Work from blueprints, landscape plans, sketches, work orders or oral instruction to landscape areas and construct outdoor facilities.</li><li>Coordinate the operation of complex and specialized grounds maintenance equipment to apply herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers.</li><li>Maintain inventories, warehouses supplies and equipment pertaining to landscaping, grounds development and maintenance.</li><li>Coordinate and lead regular employees, seasonal and temporary employees and student workers in seeding, sodding, aerating, fertilizing, mowing and trimming of turf areas and removal of trash and debris.</li><li>Assist in interviewing and selecting applicants for grounds worker positions available as needed.</li><li>Assist in the coordination with civic groups and University departments to provide setup support for outdoor events and athletic programs.</li><li>Prepare and conduct employee 30-day, 60-day, 90-day and annual performance evaluations.</li><li>Assist the Grounds Supervisor in disciplinary actions as required.</li><li>Inspect and report to the Grounds Supervisor the condition of grounds and landscaping areas to plan daily work.</li><li>Coordinate the purchase of equipment and supplies for the grounds maintenance program. Prepare requisitions for purchase of materials and supplies.</li><li>Act as liaison between vendors and the University ensuring best product for best price is achieved.</li><li>Collect, check, and verify all payroll time sheets for support staff and student workers. Assist in Resolving areas of discrepancies when necessary.</li><li>Plan and develop preventative and regular maintenance programs for the athletic fields (i.e. formulating chemical programs involving fertilizing, soil amendments, insecticides, pre emergent and post emergent).</li><li>Assist in supervising the maintenance of University roads, walkways, parking lots, and loading docks to include minor paving, patching, grading, ditching, and snow removal.</li><li>Assist certified ground maintenance workers in applying chemicals, pesticides and herbicides to trees, shrubs and turf.</li><li>Assist in supervising the maintenance of vehicular equipment to include trucks, tractors, mowers and towed or mounted equipment i.e. sprayers, spreaders, loaders, plows, discs, blades, aerators, seeders and rollers; hand and powered tools to include saws, augers, trim mowers, week cutters, pruning shears, shovels, and hoes.</li><li>Coordinate and plan seasonal planting and pruning programs. Tend to minor tree plant diseases.</li><li>Plan and execute basic landscaping designs and plant selections to achieve erosion control and enhance wildlife habitats.</li><li>Develop and maintain outdoor facilities to include playing fields, shelter houses, fences, picnic areas, campgrounds, recreational facilities, fishing areas, nature trails, and fences.</li><li>Instruct employees on safety use of equipment and pesticide applications.</li><li>Attend seminars on the application of pesticides as required.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Required Knowledge and Skills <ul><li>High school diploma/GED required.</li><li>Experience operating specialized equipment and a working knowledge of turf maintenance, diseases, chemicals, and agriculture/horticulture/landscaping required.</li><li>Certified or eligible for certification in use of herbicides and pesticides required.</li><li>One year of previous supervisory experience required.</li><li>Valid driver’s license required.</li></ul> Preferred Knowledge and Skills Three years’ experience in ground maintenance preferred. About USI The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful&nbsp;1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this&nbsp;position include: <ul><li>Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.</li><li>Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.</li><li>Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.</li><li>Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service</li></ul> For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit <a href="http://www.usi.edu/hr/benefits" target="_blank">www.usi.edu/hr/benefits</a>. Application Process Click “Apply Now!” near the top right of this page to complete an application. Pre-Employment Screening A background check will be required for employment in this position. Authorization to Work in the United States USI&nbsp;will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position. Interview Accommodations Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at <a href="mailto:mcweinzapf@usi.edu" target="_blank">mcweinzapf@usi.edu</a> or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at <a href="mailto:HumanRes@usi.edu" target="_blank">HumanRes@usi.edu</a> or (812) 464-1815. EEO Statement The University of Southern Indiana is an&nbsp;EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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