GENERAL MECHANIC

General Mechanic – Campus Maintenance

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. 

Description
Reads, understands and interprets blueprints drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturers’ operating and/or maintenance specifications as related to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and special equipment, building structures and finishes. Performs minor, routine and preventive maintenance including operating, cleaning, inspecting, adjusting, tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems, etc., on electrical and mechanical equipment, plumbing systems and fixtures, and building structures and furnishings. May be called upon to assist other maintenance personnel in completion of work tasks including but not limited to electricians, HVAC mechanics, plumbers, carpenters, masons, painters, sheet metal workers, etc. Responds to emergency as well as routine requests for service from building occupants.

Pay Range: $17.00 - $24.00 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications).

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EQualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EHigh School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of related experience.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#333333;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;%22%3EDriving record should meet University underwriting guidelines to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Current underwriting guidelines include possession a valid driver’s license, issued in the United States; at least 21 years of age; at least three years of driving experience; maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential Duties and Responsibilities:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EReads, understands and interprets blueprints drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturer’s operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and special equipment, building structures and finishes.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EPerforms minor, routine and preventive maintenance to include operating, cleaning, inspecting, adjusting, tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems, etc., on electrical and mechanical equipment, plumbing systems and fixtures, and building structures and furnishings.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22color:black;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EAssists other maintenance personnel in the completion of their work to include Electricians, HVAC Mechanics, Plumbers, Carpenters, Masons, Painters, Sheet Metal Workers, etc.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EResponds to requests for service from building occupants to include emergencies, hot and cold calls, lighting problems, plumbing problems, minor installations, repairs, adjustments, etc.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EPerforms other duties assigned.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EProven ability to perform General Mechanic job duties%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;mso-add-space:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-bottom-alt:8.0pt;mso-margin-top-alt:0in;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EAttention to detail%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3ETroubleshooting and problem solving%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3ESkilled in the use of hand and power tools%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EAbility to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with guest, management, and staff%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EAbility to follow and complete work orders and preventative maintenance duties, and provide updates on the work order status%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EAbility to work alone efficiently, productively, and with minimal supervision%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EAbility to maintain a clean work site and area, that minimally interferes with University’s operations%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPhysical Requirements:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;text-align:justify;%22%3EPossess the necessary physical requirements, with or without the aid of mechanical devices, to safely perform the duties and responsibilities of this position to include:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3ELifting and carrying a minimum of fifty (50) pounds%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EClimbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and working at heights above thirty (30) feet%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EPerform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EWorking in confined spaces%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;%22%3E%3Cp style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3EWorking within extreme temperature ranges%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin-bottom:0in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E %3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22text-align:justify;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWork Schedule:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E Monday through Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm (Must be able to work a flexible work schedule) (Subject to change to meet the needs of the University and department).%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 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