General Maintenance Mechanic

Position Title:

General Maintenance Mechanic

Position Type:

Regular

Hiring Range:

$42.87, per hour (U10)

Pay Frequency:

The Operations division is a team that is tasked with providing an exceptional campus environment to the faculty, staff, students, and visitors of SCU.  We are successful as a team when we:

· Put the needs of our customers first

· Constantly improve and innovate the way we conduct business

· Construct a positive work environment that allows our team to work together and thrive

We focus on our customers by emphasizing availability and providing professional, dependable service. We innovate and improve our business through performance analysis, leveraging technology, and employee training.  Finally, we construct a positive work environment by emphasizing the importance of teamwork and communication.  We expect all members of our team, new and veteran alike, to advance the ultimate goal of providing an exceptional campus environment by succeeding in these three critical areas.  

Purpose of Position

Perform skilled maintenance tasks to repair University buildings, equipment and machinery.  Tasks may include the alteration, fabrication, and construction of buildings, structure, or articles.

Duties and Responsibilities (performs skilled tasks in two (2) or more of these areas:

Electrical: relamp, replace small electrical fixtures, fuses, light switches and outlets.

Assist electrician in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring and equipment.

Plumbing: perform general plumbing repairs and assist craft plumbers in installing, maintaining and repairing plumbing fixtures, heating systems and piped utilities.

Mechanical: repair various types of equipment according to manufacturer’s recommendations.  Must be able to perform metal fabrication techniques including gas and arc welding, soldering and brazing.  Assist the HVAC mechanics with related equipment repair and service.

Building Maintenance: clean, maintain and repair miscellaneous building fixtures and accessories, repair windows, blinds, doors, gutters, drains, shelving and other building hardware.  Installs and repairs floors and wall coverings such as ceramic tile/grout, carpet floor tile and linoleum.

Construction: thorough knowledge of all types of construction and repairs.  Familiar with concrete form work, rough framing, finish carpentry, windows and doors, roofing, floor and wall coverings and paint preparation.  

Painting: familiar with all techniques of repair and preparation to assure proper base, adhesion and finish results for such surfaces as wood, plain and galvanized steel, aluminum, glass, plaster, stucco, wallboard and masonry. 

Estimates materials and labor requirements, prepares cost estimates, keeps records and makes reports.  Reads and works from blueprints and specifications, does material take offs and coordinates work flow with other crafts.  Works under general supervision.

Qualifications

A high school diploma of GED equivalent is required and at least four (4) years experience at a journeyman trade level or equivalent progressively responsible building trades experience.

Must have demonstrated proficiency in at least two (2) of the above areas.  To be qualified as a journeyman, an individual must have completed the required training through a formal apprenticeship program.

Must be able to read and sketch basic diagrams, interpret plans and specifications and follow oral and written instructions in English.

Must be able to demonstrate skilled, safe use of power and hand tools, and operate within the guidelines of a work order system.

Preference will be given to individuals with skills training, knowledge of multiple building trades, codes and ability to train others.

Be able to work at elevated heights such as rooftops, extension ladders, scaffolding, etc.

Must be able to lift and move moderately heavy objects, up to 65 lbs., safely.

Frequent kneeling and bending of legs and back required.

Knowledge of applicable safety procedures and regulations.

Must possess a valid California driver’s license.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to facilitate the performance of this work by persons with physical or mental impairments.  This position is included in the SCU Maintenance bargaining unit.  Union membership is a condition of employment.

EEO Statement​

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