Maintenance Apprentice

Position Information

Posting Number 20240070NE Job Title Maintenance Apprentice About Murray State

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

Type of Employment Regular Full-Time If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week Work Location Murray, KY Employment Term 12 Months Position Type Staff

• Non-Exempt (Hourly) Department Bldg and Equipment Maintenance Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain and make improvements to facilities on campus. Assist various trade shops in Facilities Management with general maintenance work. Assigned tasks may include work rotations in the following areas: moving, plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, HVAC, and Central Plant.

Minimum Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

• One-year experience in basic maintenance or trades, including use of common tools and equipment, or two years of vocational training.

• General knowledge of skill trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical, and/or HVAC.

• Must possess memory for oral and written directions.

• Must be able to follow instructions and carry out tasks assigned.

• Knowledge of safe working procedures.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and meet the requirements to operate a university vehicle

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications Posting Date 04/24/2024 Closing Date 05/01/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Hourly Rate $11.20 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications) Work Hours

• Shift work

• 40 hours per week

• Occasional overtime may be required

• This position will be required to work to provide critical services during University holidays, closures, and other emergencies, as needed. Critical services refer to the units that ensure the continuation of key operations and services that directly relate to the security, safety, and/or physical operation of the University (including services to students). Critical services employees will be required to report to work unless their supervisor advises otherwise.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

• Working in extremely hot and cold weather

• Must be able to climb ladders and work off of scaffolding

• Must be 18 years or older