MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I

About the role

Inspect equipment to determine maintenance needs by performing comprehensive inspection on motors, fans, pumps, thermostats, and plumbing, heating or electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment to determine maintenance needs by performing comprehensive inspection on motors, fans, pumps, thermostats, and plumbing, heating or electrical equipment
• Inspect, lubricate, charge batteries and perform repairs such as repairing or replacing pulled or frayed cords, hoses, belts and brushes on cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, buffing machines and auto scrubbers, and assemble new equipment
• Replace or adjust door knobs, striker plates, hinges and stops, auditorium seats and toilet seats
• Replace electric cords and plugs, lights, ballasts and door bells
• Clean roof drains, louvers and window wells
• Repair or replace ball cock assemblies, faucet washers and components, flush valves and shower valves
• Unplug commodes, urinals and sink drains by cleaning P-traps and sewer and water lines
• Perform minor furniture repair such as re-gluing, tightening of arms and legs and bracing
• Repair or replace ceiling and floor tiles
• Adjust and maintain door closers and panic exit devices
• Install, repair or replace venetian blinds and rods
• Replace screens and window component assemblies
• Lubricate bearings, oil motors and check V belt alignment and assist in the adjustment and replacement of belts
• Prepare inspection reports and work orders for repairs
• Clean and change filters on air, oil and water lines
• Shut down machinery in emergencies or for maintenance
• Repair small holes in plaster or drywall
• Install and repair dispensing machines for toilet supplies, wall hampers, chalk trays and boards, bulletin boards, movie screens, pencil sharpeners and coat hooks, cabinets, shelves and mirrors
• Clean and paint equipment and fixtures
• Clean assigned areas of work and equipment and seal machine room floors
• Maintain an inventory of and order supplies in accordance with guidelines
• Move large Dewar flasks such as liquid helium, nitrogen, or other gas mixtures
• Operate single unit motor vehicles, such as vans, pick-up trucks, station wagons and dump trucks
• Arrange and secure stock, utilizing restraining devices, such as ropes and binder chains and protective pads
• Remove snow from walks, drives, paths, and parking lots, utilizing shovels, snow blowers and tractors with a power broom or blade

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to routinely move and position heavy objects
• Ability to fulfill the requirements to operate a UM vehicle
• Maintenance field work experience
• Experience with at least one of the following: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry
• Experience with the use of hand tools
• Good record-keeping skills
• Familiarity with computer application software
• Good customer service skills

Schedule

Wednesday – Saturday, 5:00 am – 3:30 pm. Overtime may be necessary to respond to urgent/emergency maintenance issues.

Additional information

Positions eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department; work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time. Candidates will be required to take the MECH Exam (candidates who have taken the exam in the last 12 months are exempt). This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Michigan and the AFSCME union, which governs wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. The University conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer, using a third‑party administrator in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.