Maintenance Mechanic

Department

Housing & Residence Life

Compensation

$18.67 to Negotiable Hourly

 

This is skilled trades work in plumbing, electrical & air conditioning equipment installation, maintenance & repair. This position requires a positive, self-motivated person with excellent interpersonal communication skills, willing to work in an environment requiring strong emphasis on providing superior customer service in conformance with the University’s mission and values. Housing and Residence Life is an integral part of the Division of Student Affairs, and as such, is measured by its ability to successfully interact with students and to assist in their individual needs and concerns. To this end, the Maintenance Mechanic will often be required to demonstrate a caring and patient attitude, utilize conflict resolution skills, and to ensure that every effort is made to create satisfied students.
 

The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for all maintenance related tasks and all other duties as assigned. This includes completion of work orders and the following trades:

20% – Plumbing
a)Install/maintain/alters/repair sinks, faucets, showers, toilets, urinals, drinking fountains, hot water heaters, valves, etc
b)Install/repair galvanized, PVC, CPVC & copper pipes for potable water supplies & hot/cold water supply lines for fixtures
c)Use proper pipe connection procedures, such as soldering copper pipes & fittings & check for leaks
d)Unstop/repair/replace sanitary drain lines
e)Operate electric drain routing machine to open drain lines

20% – Electric
a)Install/maintain/alter/repair electrical systems (under & above ground), conduit (underground, exterior & interior), external light fixtures & poles (roadway, parking lot, sidewalk & building), interior light fixtures, power appliances, light machinery, electrical controls (switches, breakers, fuses & panel boxes), transformers, outlets, computer & telephone cables & circuits, etc
b)Replace ballasts & bulbs in light fixtures c)Troubleshoot/repair power & lighting circuits
20% – Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Work
a)Install/maintain/adjust campus refrigeration air conditioning, heating & ventilation equipment & duct work
b)Evacuate/recharge air conditioning systems with refrigerants
c)Remove/overhaul/replace compressors, condensers, etc
d)Inform supervisor of repair parts & materials needed to be requisitioned
20% – Preventive Maintenance Work
a)Inspect/clean/replace filters for HVAC units in compliance with EPA certification
b)Lubricate electric motors
c)Inspect campus emergency generators, make minor field adjustments & report major malfunctions
d)Check all elevators
20% – Equipment Operation & Maintenance
a)Possess the ability to properly & safely operate equipment
b)Check all equipment & vehicles
c)Follow all established & recommended procedures for the safe & effective operation of equipment
Follow Safety Guidelines & Maintenance
a)Adhere to federal, state, local, campus & departmental safety regulations during the performance of assigned duties
b)Stay alert for safety violations by other employees that may injure those employees, this employee, or other persons in the area
c)Report all unsafe situations immediately to supervisor or higher authority
d)Take immediate action to personally stop unsafe acts if delay to inform supervisor may allow accident to occur
This position is designated as a Tier 2 respondent for designated campus emergencies and events. In this event of a declared campus emergency, the position incumbent will make every effort to return to campus when directed.

 

Required Qualifications

 

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title