Maintenance Mechanic I/Maintenance Mechanic II

Title:
Maintenance Mechanic I/Maintenance Mechanic II

Department:
Technical Services

Reports To:
Sr Manager Technical Services

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
Under the
leadership of a Foreperson or other supervisor within the Division of Real
Estate Development and Capital Operations, independently performs basic
maintenance, construction, repairs, or mechanical adjustment work functions to
assure campus facilities are properly maintained with emphasis on health,
safety and the comfort of occupants.

Essential Functions:
The Maintenance Mechanic works independently and assists as a
member of a group, and must draw upon a variety of skills to perform various assigned
work tasks. Assists with instructing and
training others in the functions of this position. These functions include, but are not limited
to the following areas:

-Carpentry: Perform
repairs, maintenance and renovations to buildings and other facilities related
to cabinet making, doors, windows, screens, glass partitions, plywood, ceiling
tile, drywall, furniture, office partitions, drapery rods, blinds, shower and
toilet partitions, floor tile, carpeting, construction hardware and fasteners
and other carpentry craft items.
-Painting: Scrape, prime,
paint, varnish, stain and other painting craft functions. Operates
power-washing and spray equipment. Removes
graffiti as needed.
-Electrical: Install
and service power circuits, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, exit lights,
stoves, fans, portable air conditioners, smoke/heat/CO detectors, including
wiring and operating electrical and fire devices and systems.
-Mechanical: Install, inspect,
repair or maintain filters, controls, motors, generators, pumps, burners,
dampers, ductwork, actuators and other types of heating, ventilating, air
conditioning equipment, and other mechanical devices. Adjustment and minor repair of digital or
pneumatic automatic temperature controls and thermostats.
-Plumbing: Install and
repair waste lines, water lines, gas lines, water fountains, pipes, plumbing,
heating and cooling equipment, toilet bowls, wash basins, urinals, fixtures,
laundry machines, process piping, pumps, valves and make adjustments to balancing
valves.
-General Maintenance: Install,
inspect, repair and maintain kitchen equipment, emergency exit lights, audible
devices, fire equipment, entrance gates, security doors, masonry work, roofs
and removes debris as directed. Completes
repair and preventive maintenance work orders, as assigned. Move furniture and equipment as necessary. Must
possess the ability to operate and use power and hand tools used in the
crafts. Operates, stores, safeguards
equipment, materials, tools and supplies. Will maintain logs and record readings and other operating data, which
are required for normal maintenance and preventative maintenance schedules. Will safeguard the confidentiality of university
personnel records, files, fiscal data, correspondence and similar confidential
materials.
-Safety: The Maintenance Mechanic will adhere to the
university's safety policies and procedures and maintain the campus and their
work areas in a safe, clean, organized and well maintained condition. Will have general knowledge of safety
precautions and of potential hazardous conditions. When possible, will remediate hazardous and
unsafe conditions. Will report any
unsafe conditions or any damage to equipment or buildings, to their supervisor
or manager.

Additional Functions:
-Performs other duties as necessary or when directed.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
-Must have
graduated from high school, vocational school or possess an approved high
school equivalence certificate, with Five (5) years of related experience in
the crafts. Knowledge of methods, tools
and supplies used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and their
fixtures, appliances, furnishings and fittings. Ability to do general maintenance and repair
work of varied types under the supervision of a foreperson or experienced
crafts person.
-Must have
graduated from high school, vocational school or possess an approved high
school equivalence certificate, with Five (5) years of related experience in
the crafts. Knowledge of methods, tools
and supplies used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and their
fixtures, appliances, furnishings and fittings. Ability to do general maintenance and repair
work of varied types under the supervision of a foreperson or experienced
crafts person.
-Must possess the ability to understand and communicate oral
and written instructions.
-Ability to move, lift or exert force sometimes over 100
pounds on equipment, materials and tools. Must be able to work on feet for long periods of time, climb any type of
extension or other ladder, balance, reach, stoop, kneel and stretch within
limited size and potentially dangerous areas including roofs, attic and crawl
spaces. Able to work inside and outdoors
during all seasons and weather conditions. Able to work in extreme cold and heat conditions.
-Must possess
knowledge of all related building codes.
-Must possess
the ability to understand and issue oral and written instructions.
-At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:
AFSCME

Range/Band:
14/16

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time