This position works 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM and scheduling may include mandatory weekends as dictated by Departmental management.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide timely response to work requests that are submitted through campus work-order system or through notification by campus personnel.
• Repair and maintain building electrical systems and components; including breakers, outlets, switches, ballast, light fixtures, etc.
• Repair and maintain building plumbing systems; including valves, faucets, traps, flush valves, toilets, etc.
• Repair and maintain building mechanical systems; including fan-coil units, hot-water heaters, etc.
• Complete preventative maintenance activities on building systems as assigned. 
• Inspection and clearing of exterior drains, gutters, and downspouts. 
• Delivery of equipment and supplies as directed.
• Accurate documentation of work activities and tasks completion. 
• Adheres to all safety procedures and meets all safety requirements. 
• Provide notification to supervisor(s) when additional support is needed. 

• High school diploma / GED. 
• Minimum of two years facilities maintenance experience and / or construction experience. 
• Valid / current driver's license. 
• Basic computer skills. 

Salary Grade:  105     Salary Range:  $16.00 - $18.00 / hour

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 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/University ADA Services (EEO). To request an accommodation, report/express a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Mr. Joshua Hayes, EEO Director/Title IX Investigator/University ADA Coordinator, via email at joshua.hayes@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5121.

The University is also required to investigate complaints of sex and gender-based harassment, also a form of discrimination, and has designated the Title IX Coordinator as the individual responsible for coordinating the investigation and response to such complaints. The Title IX Coordinator for the University is Ms. Andrea Anderson, who can be contacted via email at andrea.anderson@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-5398. 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

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