The Temp Skilled Trades Worker is responsible for performing a skilled repair, preventative maintenance and maintenance tasks in one or more specialized trades or areas, such as Panting, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion sis essential to this job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• As Essential Personnel; you are expected to be available in the event of school closings, delays, shutdowns and any emergencies including clean up required because of severe weather incidents. Maintenance employees are essential to the overall success of Commencement (May) and Orientation and Move-in (August) weekend events and special events that are scheduled in facilities throughout the year and must be available to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as emergency needs arise. Performs snow removal activities as assigned, such as shoveling, salting, etc.

• Reports to work at the required time and performs duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

• Must be familiar with the standard concepts, practices and procedures of the specific skilled (ex: carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC) Trade.

• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc.

• Assists other maintenance technicians, lead technicians and supervisors as needed.

• Receives and completes work orders.

• Must keep accurate and up-to-date records of work performed and materials used in accordance with department standards.

• Reads and interprets written directions, manuals, and construction drawings.

• Maintains and repairs all buildings and facilities including carpentry, decorating, hanging of display and whiteboards, roofing, drywall, masonry, painting, plumbing, fire alarms, fire sprinklers, or any combination of trades.

• Must provide own hand tools to perform and complete trade-related tasks.

• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services, and leading industry performance benchmarks.

• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent. Applicants must have 1+ years of experience in a specific skilled trade (ex: carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC) and/or journey or master certification. Must be able to understand and follow directions, and work under limited Supervision. Must be able to work well with the public and co-workers and present a positive attitude. Clean and professional appearance. Must be courteous, detailed oriented. self-motivated, diligent, and trustworthy, and possess strong organizational skills and well-developed communication skills. Must be able to lift up to 75+ pounds and perform duties of the General Maintenance trade in a typical Virginia Climate. This position might require the use of and operation of aerial lifts or be willing and able to obtain aerial lift certifications, operate, and work from various aerial lifts and heights. Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals. Urgency to grow and improve.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.

• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.

• Possess public communication skills that allow the professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Basic computer skills and the ability to complete training programs focused on the use of our CMMS. (Computerized maintenance management software)

Problem-Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to travel to locations both on and off main campus location.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the building.

• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.

• Regularly lift 75 or more pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is an indoor/ outdoor space setting and defined by the weather. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate.

Driving Requirements

Use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position.  Proof of a valid Virginia driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.

Time Type

Part time

Location

Lynchburg - In Office

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.