Jobs at Drury University Breech School of Business (Now Hiring) — 2 open

Job Summary:

Supports Facilities Services by performing various maintenance functions, such as HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and miscellaneous duties as assigned. Performs routine and emergency situations with minimal supervision and follows established, standard practices.

Duties/Responsibilities:

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibility requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• High school diploma or equivalent and five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. License/certification in electrical/HVAC/mechanics or welding preferred. 
• Ability to drive vehicle on campus. Must have valid MO driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• This position is included in the emergency and on call process. Must be able to provide a valid cell phone number or contact number where employee can be reached in the event of a campus emergency.
• Ability to operate a forklift and use equipment, machines, and tools for general maintenance and repair work.
• Knowledge of electricity and the ability to connect and disconnect wire equipment.
• Knowledge of gas and the ability to connect and disconnect pipe equipment.
• Knowledge of water and the ability to connect and disconnect pipe equipment.
• Knowledge of welder and torch and the ability to join steel, copper pipe.
• Knowledge of small hand tools and the ability to assemble and disassemble equipment.
• Knowledge of volt gauge and amp probe and the ability to read electric current.
• Knowledge of manifold gauge and the ability to measure coolant.
• Knowledge of drill, motor and grinder and the ability to fabricate parts.
• Ability to be alert and coordinated in order to think and react quickly.
• Ability to read equipment labels and mixing directions.
• Ability to identify colors in order to identify wire equipment and test chemicals.
• Ability to prepare written logs and order parts.
• Knowledge of math and the ability to calculate mixtures.
• Knowledge and understanding of mechanics of lock systems.

Education and Experience: 

• High school diploma or equivalent and five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. License/certification in electrical/HVAC/mechanics or welding preferred. 

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demand described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

WORKING AT DU HAS ITS BENEFITS:

• Generous time off including 4+ weeks of paid time off starting your first year
• Free tuition for your whole family 
• Free tickets to Drury home sporting events
• Health and wellness benefits at extremely competitive rates
• Free use of onsite fitness center on Springfield campus
• Discounted meals and Drury merchandise on campus