Housing Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

About the role

The Housing Facilities Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the full range of journey-level hardscape work and general facility work within University Housing. This includes operating construction and related equipment, reading and interpreting blueprints, and providing instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction and related equipment
• Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications
• Estimate cost, time, and materials of maintenance, repair, and renovation work
• Maintain records and retrieve data related to work performed using manual and/or computerized record-keeping systems
• Prepare standard reports
• Provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants
• Analyze and respond to emergency situations
• Perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in areas of construction/maintenance
• Four or more years journey-level experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of concrete/hardscape systems
• Completion of an apprenticeship program or experience equivalent leading to a journey-level concrete/hardscape tradesman
• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems
• Knowledge of ADA access requirements

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and tools used in one skilled trade area
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, equipment and tools in related trade areas pertaining to facilities, systems, construction and renovations
• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance and building automation systems
• Working knowledge of applicable building and safety codes and regulations related to facilities, systems and renovations

Skills

• Strong skills in other applicable trades
• Use considerable judgment and discretion in performing duties
• Read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings, and specifications
• Make rough sketches
• Prepare standard reports
• Provide instruction to unskilled and semi-skilled assistants
• Respond to emergency situations
• Read and write at a level appropriate to the position
• Perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits are provided, including:

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Pay

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,355 per month (Step 1) - $5,796 per month (Step 5)

Schedule

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Department Information

Facilities Management is the steward for the University buildings, infrastructure, grounds and landscape. They perform maintenance and renovation to facilities; plan and manage new building construction; support the Redefine the Possible initiative through their commitment to building a welcoming campus and by creating a dynamic physical environment for students, faculty, staff, and the community.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, including the ability to safely move a minimum of 50 pounds, in a variety of work environments (i.e. confined spaces, around mechanical devices etc.)

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory completion of the background check process