Details

　　Open Date 09/21/2023

　　Requisition Number PRN36452B

　　Job Title Maintenance Mechanic

　　Working Title Maintenance Mechanic 1

　　Job Grade C

　　FLSA Code Nonexempt

　　Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

　　Standard Hours per Week 40

　　Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

　　Shift Day

　　Work Schedule Summary

　　Most work will be done between the hours of 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday. However, you will be required to participate in a rotating on-call shift and respond to calls after shift hours during situations that arise. As well, busy seasons such as move-in, move-out, and summer conferences, weekend and overtime hours may be necessary.

　　VP Area President

　　Department 00307 - Housing & Residential Educ

　　Location Campus

　　City Salt Lake City, UT

　　Type of Recruitment External Posting

　　Pay Rate Range $19.95

　　Close Date

　　Open Until Filled Yes

　　Job Summary

　　Maintenance Mechanics reports to the Maintenance Supervisor. Maintenance Mechanics maintain the public spaces within the buildings, complete work requests that arise from students living in occupied spaces, and conduct preventative maintenance checks and processes. When the students move out in May, as well as prior to their arrival in August, the Maintenance Mechanic staff complete a check of every room to repair facility issues. Maintenance Mechanics rotate through serving as on-call staff for urgent issues arising after business hours.

　　This position exists for those people who have skills in the trade’s areas but do not meet the criteria for journeyman status in a specific trade. Incumbents are expected to possess their own hand tools for use in their assignments.

　　Housing & Residential Education and the University of Utah value interactions among individuals with varying traditions, cultures, identities, expressions, orientation, religious beliefs, economic backgrounds, and racial/ethnic origins. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who will share and explore this value with the team and with the residents.

　　About Student Affairs

　　Student Affairs (https://studentaffairs.utah.edu/) is comprised of over 20 departments and is focused on supporting student well-being and success with the ultimate goal of assisting students in discovering their passion, people, and purpose. To that end, we aim to foster an environment that encourages employees to embrace innovative service delivery methods to best meet the needs of our students. As a result, students have the opportunity to participate in the creation of campus culture, collaboratively working alongside professional staff, student leaders, and academic partners.

　　Student Affairs is committed to the grounding of our programs, procedures, and policies in the tenets of anti-racism and inclusion. We recognize the continued importance of education and accountability that promote equity and social justice. Our expectation is that all employees are engaged in this work to create a welcoming environment that supports the success of both students and staff and ensures they have the opportunity to be fully incorporated into university life.

　　Responsibilities

　　1. Inspects equipment, appliances, structures, and buildings to determine if repairs are warranted and may be assigned to estimate cost of repairs.

　　2. Repairs electrical equipment or appliances by troubleshooting problems, replacing worn parts, switches, fuses, and rewiring electric motors.

　　3. Installs electrical equipment to include lights, ballasts, switches, sockets, plugs, etc., following manufacturer’s instructions and safety precautions.

　　4. May construct or modify small structures such as sheds, hot houses, or make repairs to buildings, roofs, and floors. Determines and orders materials to be used for those repairs or modifications.

　　5. May construct or repair desks, counter tops, and cabinets using appropriate carpentry tools.

　　6. Installs or repairs dry wall in facilities and buildings and prepares surfaces for finishing and painting. Hangs doors and installs hardware such as door knobs, dead bolts, hinges, etc.

　　7. May be assigned to paint interiors and exteriors of structures, facilities or buildings using spray equipment or painting by hand; mixes paints, varnishes or stains in order to match existing color scheme.

　　8. Assists in installing plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, urinals, and shower accessories.

　　9. May perform preventive maintenance on secondary air handling and temperature systems by inspecting units on a scheduled basis, making minor adjustments, replacing steam traps, fan pulley belts, filters, lubricating motors, and pulleys.

　　10. Replaces broken windows, mirrors, and other glass products. May also replace ceramic tile and regrout tile area as needed.

　　11. May inspect mechanical equipment such as diesel engines, high vacuum pumps, air pumps, autoclaves, other appliances and other equipment, making repairs or rebuilding as needed.

　　12. Maintains a log of repairs made, materials used, and the date repairs were made so that an audit trail can be followed should the equipment become inoperative.

　　13. May lay carpet, floor tile, wood and parquet or may patch or mend them in order to keep floors in good repair.

　　14. May clean out sewer system pipes using hand or power auger.

　　15. May repair broken metal equipment and furniture by soldering or welding broken pieces together in order that they may be used again.

　　16. Uses appropriate hand or machine tools associated with the trades area in which the task is assigned. May operate a variety of machines as required in order to complete the job.

　　• This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Two years relevant work experience in the applicable trades areas; a basic understanding of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, heating, air conditioning, and welding; and the ability to move heavy objects required.

　　A valid Utah Driver’s license; positive oral and written communications skills along with excellent customer service skills; and the ability to read and work from wiring diagrams, appliance handbooks, blueprints, and drawings also required.

　　Training at a technical college in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, diesel engine repair, welding, or refrigeration and air conditioning is preferred.

　　Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

　　Preferences

　　Type Benefited Staff

　　Special Instructions Summary

　　Additional Information

　　The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

　　Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

　　The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

　　To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:

　　Director/ Title IX Coordinator

　　Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA)

　　383 University Street, Level 1 OEO Suite

　　Salt Lake City, UT 84112

　　801-581-8365

　　[email protected]

　　Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

　　For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

　　To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] (%[email protected]) or call 801-581-2300.

　　The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

　　This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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