Facilities Maintenance Mechanic (Facilities Maintenance Mechanic, Non-Exempt ), Department of Housing & Residential Education - Temporary

Job Summary:

Maintaining all equipment, fixtures, and services including but not limited to performing a variety of skilled preventive and general maintenance, repair work associated with student residence halls.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of skilled preventive and general maintenance, repair, construction, replacement, and renovation work on facilities and systems as they pertain to work orders:
• Minor electrical troubleshooting and repair of switches, receptacles, ballasts, breakers, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) and Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) outlets, timeclocks, photocells, fans, motors, contactors, exit signs, interior and exterior lighting, electric gates, telephone jacks, preventative maintenance. Coordinate with University Facilities Services for major repairs and or electrical shutdowns.
• Perform plumbing troubleshooting and repairs on fixtures including but not limited to sinks, lavatories, water closets, urinals, drinking fountains, garbage disposals, floor sinks, DWV (drain, waste, and vent) lines. Handle and maintain domestic hot and cold line repairs, including angle stops, valves or fittings, exercise valves, clearing drains as needed, and pool service. Coordinate with University Facilities Services for major repairs and or water shutdowns.
• Perform HVAC troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance for all heating and air conditioning systems. Responsibilities include but are not limited to regular filter changers, cleaning outdoor coils, repairing components such as fan motors, electrical components, and condensate lines. Coordinate with University Facilities Services for any major repairs or replacements.
• Perform carpentry repairs such as framing, replacing doors, jambs, windows, and moldings. Other repairs include, but are not limited to, stucco and drywall repairs, texturing and painting.
• Troubleshoot and repair appliances, including refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, and garbage disposals. Report and coordinate warranty-related repairs as needed.
• Apply working knowledge of applicable building and safety codes to ensure proper safety practices and compliance with national and local regulations during facility maintenance, systems management, and renovations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and regular inspections on mechanical facilities and systems. Maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed. Check perimeters of buildings including parking lots, covers, and dumpster areas. Coordinate any necessary cleaning or repairs with appropriate departments such as Custodial, Parking Services, or Grounds. Coordinate with Administrative Office Personnel for work orders or other items needed such as repairs for vacant rooms/apartments. Maintain egress of buildings per life-safety guidelines.
• Assist any minor related lock repairs including but not limited to replacements, and key cutting. Coordinate with Card Access Vendor to troubleshoot and repair card reader system.
• Inventory and parts are to be kept organized and stored properly. Tools, equipment and work areas will be maintained in a safe and clean condition. Order supplies and parts as needed for all areas of work such as paint, electrical parts, plumbing parts/supplies, HVAC parts, appliances/parts, carpentry items, locksmith parts, etc. Ensure that all chemicals and parts are properly labeled and stored. Research to source cost-effective and high-quality parts and equipment for facility repairs. Monitor vendor and maintenance contractor services to ensure compliance and quality.
• Serve on after-hours on-call duty rotation responding to maintenance-related concerns. Collaborate with Residential Education team to establish a remedy for afterhours concerns; restore secure, safe, livable conditions as quickly as possible. Respond as needed during unscheduled campus closures due to severe weather, power outages, or emergency situations. Use considerable judgment and discretion in performing duties.
• Maintain communication with all Housing and Residential Education staff. Attend meetings and provide standard reports as required along with updates on projects and overall flow of work. Establish and maintain effective communications with all departments to include those outside of Housing and Residential Education including but not limited to University Facilities Services, Grounds and Automotive, Environmental Health and Safety, Capital Planning Design and Construction, Parking Services, and other Administrative Departments/Offices. Participate with department and campus activities.
• Estimate the cost, time, and materials required for maintenance, repair and renovation work. Provide estimate of timeline for special projects, major repairs and/or recommendations. Seek proper approval for orderin