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Western Kentucky Unviversity is please to announce we are accepting applications for a Zone Maintenance Technician at our Glasgow Regional Campus. The primarily afternoon/evening-based WKU in Glasgow Zone Maintenance Technician provides routine cleaning, maintenance, and groundskeeping services for all aspects of the facility. The role assists with the preventative maintenance schedule and routine repairs as assigned. The position participates in multiple aspects of the safety and security programs as they relate to campus operations and reports to the Senior Zone Maintenance Technician working 12:30 pm - 8:15 pm during most of the year with flexibility to 8 am - 4:30 pm when classes are not in session.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are customary for this position but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

+ Daily empty trash in offices, common areas, and used classrooms and weekly empty all exterior trash cans, removing all waste to dumpsters.

+ Daily clean all common area tabletops and all used classroom tables, whiteboards and doorknobs, and check coffee pots and refrigerators for any items needing to be trashed.

+ Daily dust mop common areas, hallways, stairwells, and used classrooms and vacuum offices, learning common areas, and door mats three times each week.

+ Clean bathrooms daily, including sweeping, wiping all permanent plumbing fixtures and mirrors, and three times weekly mopping and refilling soaps and sanitary products.

+ At building close each evening, make sure all classroom lights are shut off, building and grounds are cleared, and do a closing security check at all exterior entrances.

+ Check and respond to all emails and maintenance phone calls daily.

+ Routinely stocks cleaning supply cart. Returning it back to the maintenance office daily to secure it.

+ Completes routine visual checks on HVAC and boiler system.

+ Assists with preventative maintenance schedule and routine repairs and other maintenance tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements:

+ High school diploma or GED

+ At least one year of experience in janitorial, maintenance and repair, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, or electrical work.

Additional Information:

Hourly Range: $17.44 -18.18

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email [email protected].