Mechanic III (Plumber/Custodial Equipment Repair)

Department: Housing Facilities Maintenance

About the role

The Housing Facilities team is seeking an experienced Mechanic III – Plumber/Custodial Equipment Repair to inspect, maintain, and repair a wide range of equipment and systems. This role involves training staff on equipment use and safety, responding to emergency calls, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of custodial, plumbing, and food service equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair custodial equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor scrubbers, and carpet extractors.
• Train staff on proper equipment use, safety procedures, and basic preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, replace, and install mechanical systems, including HVAC, piping, fire protection, temperature controls, control valves, and dining equipment.
• Maintain and repair plumbing systems, including water heaters, water softeners, heat exchangers, water supply, recirculating, drain, vent, and sewer lines.
• Diagnose, repair, replace, and install food service equipment.
• Repair and install building hardware and appliances, including electronic door locks, door operators, doors, windows, refrigerators, stoves, washers, and dryers.
• Respond to emergency and after-hours maintenance calls as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience repairing commercial appliances and/or custodial equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical/mechanical systems.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and testing instruments.
• Proficiency with personal computers and ability to learn new applications and systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-service orientation when interacting with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions and safety procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and meet University driver eligibility requirements.
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required; subject to DOT-approved pre-employment and random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent education/experience, relevant coursework, or specialized training beyond high school; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience repairing commercial appliances and/or custodial equipment.
• Experience in plumbing system and water softener repair.
• Technical or vocational training in appliance repair, electrical systems, or mechanical maintenance.
• Experience in a university, healthcare, hospitality, or large institutional setting.
• EPA certification for refrigerant handling (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe).
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage.
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education.
• Retirement plans with university match.
• Workplace culture that values work-life balance.

Pay

$28.00/hour minimum.

Schedule

Full-time position with evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotation as needed.