General Mechanic I – Facilities Management

Salary:                $31.03/hour ($32.58 to include shift differential for off-shift hours worked). 
Benefits:            Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents.  Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location:          Facilities Management
Position Status:        Full-time                                             
Hours:    ��                 11PM-7AM Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights
Position Number:     612411/41-0092           
FLSA Status:             Non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is housed in facilities management will complete a variety of duties throughout the university within the field of maintenance and general construction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General maintenance mechanic duties as assigned by a Maintenance Supervisor in areas of heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, pneumatic preventative maintenance, and general construction.  Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent.

5 years of related work experience in maintenance or construction. 

Pennsylvania Drivers License.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: 

General knowledge of heating and cooling systems, plumbing systems, electrical and pneumatic systems, and general construction; knowledge of and ability to use hand and portable electrical tools; willingness to work shifts as necessary, including overtime and holidays, ability to work with others.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.