Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director, Campus Operations. Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in physical plant maintenance repair. Responsibilities include: Provide lead worker assistance to supervisory management staff appropriate to the department.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: The Lead Maintenance Worker is a working supervisor position. Exercises direct field supervision over Maintenance Repair Workers engaged in service, maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Assignment of this position can be distinguished from the Maintenance Repair Workers by the performance of more skilled and complex assignments, and the requirement to supervise a small group of workers in the capacity of lead worker. This Lead Maintenance Repair Worker will, however, also be required to perform duties similar to those customarily performed by the maintenance repair worker.

Northeast Ohio Medical University is an AA/EEO Employer. The university has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion and to maintaining working and learning environments that are free from all forms of discrimination. Women, individuals with disabilities, veterans and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Pay Grade: 7
Starting Pay Rate Range: $19.79 – $23.41, commensurate with experience
Location: Rootstown, OH

Benefits Offerings Include:
- Training Offerings, including LSS Green & Yellow Belt and other professional development
- Competitive Health, Vision, Dental
- Flexible Spending Account
- State Retirement with 14% matching
- Excellent Vacation and Sick Time
- 11 Paid Holiday Days
- Wellness Offerings
- Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
- Long Term Care Coverage Offerings
- Life Insurance
For additional details visit: https://www.neomed.edu/hr/benefits/

1)Schedule and supervise the Maintenance Repair Workers involved in skilled and semi-skilled trade work, Provide training, work direction and guidance while performing work in skilled and semi-skilled trades. Assist supervisor in scheduling work, determining needs for ordering equipment and supplies. Report to supervisors regarding work completed. Refer any unusual technical or personnel issues. Provide input to the performance review evaluation process and monitors work assignments. Estimate cost of labor and materials needed for work orders and projects. Maintains records of preventative maintenance performed on buildings and equipment. Respond to other types of emergencies such as utility disruptions (i.e. electrical, gas and water). A contact on the Campus Emergency Call list. Report directly to campus operations director when assistant director is absent from the University. In addition, has increased decision-making and leadership responsibilities in his absence. Have planning meetings with Director and Assistant Director of Campus Operations to discuss potential projects for the University. Attends meetings with Director and Assistant Director of Campus Operations along with hired engineers to discuss approved projects that will involve outside contractors and vendors. Once projects have been approved, attends pre-construction meetings, bid openings, and weekly construction meetings once construction projects have begun and until they are completed. Responds with Safety Office per their request as needed. Working knowledge of the whole campus facility and its infrastructure. The “go-to” person for all campus maintenance, utility location, and trouble-shooting. Direct teaching responsibility of new hires in the maintenance department.
2)Replaces and maintains various HVAC equipment such as heating lines, thermostats, heaters, air conditioners, air handlers, centrifugal chillers and steam boilers; cleans and performs minor installation of same; adjusts and replaces belts on motors and other drive equipment as required. Main contact person for our Campus Building Automated System (BAS) via phone and personal computer 24 hours a day, 7 days week, year-round which provides alarms and alerts as well as information to all campus equipment (i.e. air handlers, cooling systems, heating systems, etc.). Also, programs lighting and HVAC for after hours and weekend events.
3) Performs electrical work for the layout, installation, and maintenance of electrical power systems, both inside and outside, building wiring, protective devices, breakers, switches, panels, fuses, controls, and related wiring devices. Involved with University fire system and fire alarms.
4) Replaces, repairs and maintains various plumbing equipment such as water and sewage lines, sinks, faucets, toilets, showers and pipes; performs minor installation of same; opens plugged drains; checks pipes for leaks; replaces, repairs and maintains pipe covering insulation; lubricates pumps and valves; and changes filters and motor couplers.
5) Performs chemical testing as required to maintain boiler and cooling equipment.
6) Performs other duties as assigned; may instruct and direct student employees.

Education/Degrees: High school education; Industrial Arts curriculum preferred; additional education in the

trades.

License: Valid State of Ohio vehicle operator’s license.

Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance Repair Worker. 2 to 4 years’ of skilled electrical, heating, air conditioning, plumbing and carpentry experience.

Core Competencies

Must be able to utilize applicable tools and equipment necessary for the job, as well as basic office equipment. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, sit; talk; and hear. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

NEOMED is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable state or federal law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, NEOMED also affirms its commitment to nondiscrimination in its employment policies and practices. In compliance with Title IX (20 U.S.C Sec. 1681 et seq.), NEOMED prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment.

For concerns regarding discrimination, please contact:
Molly O’Malley
Title IX Coordinator
Northeast Ohio Medical University,
Email: momalley@neomed.edu

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