Building Maintenance Mechanic I-III 632589

About the role

Inspect and analyze the condition of all buildings and installed equipment maintained by Facilities Management. Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical/electrical equipment, including HVAC systems, boiler systems, sump pumps, etc. Assist with other duties related to operations, maintenance, and renovations to buildings and equipment, such as light-duty carpentry, painting, electrical, and other miscellaneous repair and maintenance activities. Respond to emergency and urgent work.

• Regular exposure to disagreeable conditions such as extreme temperature changes, odors, loud noises, cramped spaces, etc.
• Stand, lift, bend, stoop, lift above shoulders, and carry 50 lbs or more.
• Use appropriate PPE, gloves, safety glasses, etc., provided for use in the workplace.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 4 PM-12 AM with occasional evenings and weekends. Appointment Length: Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice.

Hiring Range

$16.00 - $25.00 (contingent upon available funding) hourly.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume and contact information for three professional references.

Job Requirements

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Building Maintenance Mechanic I - High School/GED with two years of prior work experience in the building trade or the equivalent of 600 hours of Vocational/Technical education in a related building trade field.
• Building Maintenance Mechanic II - High School/GED with three years of prior successful work experience in the building trade and/or the equivalent of 600 hours of Vocational/Technical education in a related building trade field, plus one year of prior successful work experience in a building trade.
• Building Maintenance Mechanic III - High School/GED with four years of prior successful work experience in a building trade and/or the equivalent of 600 hours of Vocational/Technical education in a related building trade field, plus two years of prior successful work experience in a building trade.

Department of Labor Inspections

May be asked to inspect water heaters for Department of Labor inspections.

Required Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license.
• A valid driver’s license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.
• Building Maintenance Mechanic III will require an apprentice license in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical Three to five years of experience in a building trade, and/or the equivalent of 600 hours of Vocational/Technical education in a related building trade field, with additional one to five years prior related work experience.
• Building Maintenance Mechanic II prefers an apprentice license for HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical.
• Building Maintenance Mechanic III prefers a journeyman license for HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Knowledge of State and Federal Mechanical and Electrical Codes.
• Knowledge of Safety Regulations.
• Broad knowledge of construction and maintenance.
• Ability to access tight spaces to perform the job, pass a respirator fit test, and wear a full face respirator for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a squat position or on knees for extended periods.
• Ability to become proficient in the use of the “AIM” Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the use of mobile technology.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.
• Must work safely and promote a safe environment.

Benefits

OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life, and retirement benefits, paid leave, and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free, confidential employee assistance program, and much, much more.