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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Maintenance Repair Specialist 1 (Night shop), Facilities Management (R0150178)

ROLE of the POSITION

Maintenance Repair Specialist 1 performs a variety of skilled work in two or more of the mechanical and construction trades in order to repair, construct, and/or maintain buildings, grounds and equipment. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work.

This position maintains, repairs, and modifies a variety of specialized mechanical equipment and machinery, including but not limited to natural gas– and diesel-fueled electric power generators. Duties include determining the cause and extent of component or system failures through methods such as test drives, pressure and temperature checks, visual inspections, use of diagnostic equipment, and consultation of technical service manuals, service bulletins, blueprints, and schematic diagrams. The incumbent diagnoses malfunctions, identifies necessary replacement parts, and researches parts manuals to accurately order components required for repair. 

Responsibilities also include maintaining and repairing electrical and wiring systems; repairing or replacing generators and alternators; testing and replacing batteries; locating and correcting faulty fuses and wiring in emergency equipment electrical circuits; replacing ignition system components; servicing and repairing starters; and installing or replacing wiring, connectors, switches, motors, and lamps.

Perform preventive and predictive generator maintenance; maintain records and prepare verbal and written reports pertaining to necessary projected maintenance; estimate costs and prepare budgets; contact contractors and vendors for budget projections and bids. Identify deficiencies, failures and malfunctions within mechanical systems and equipment upon inspection; repair and maint