Maintenance Mechanic

University of Utah, United States

Updated: 10 days ago
Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: FullTime
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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.
This position receives a University benefit plan: Immediate University contribution to 401k retirement plan and Health and dental insurance options.
Housing & Residential Education (HRE) and the University of Utah value interactions among individuals who represent the many traditions, cultures, orientation, religious beliefs, economic backgrounds, and racial/ethnic origins.
Located in Salt Lake City, the University of Utah is a public, 4-year institution committed to
providing an exceptional academic and co-curricular experience for students and the University
community. The “U” is a PAC-12 institution with over 33,000 students. Housing & Residential
Education is home to over 5,000 students who live in the 2002 Winter Olympic athlete village, new
construction, totaling 22 co-ed residence halls and 10 apartment buildings. In addition, Housing &
Residential Education (HRE) has two apartment buildings located in downtown Salt Lake City that
constitute Downtown Commons. HRE is growing with a 400-bed fourth wing of Kahlert Village, opening in fall 2023 and a 800-bed residence hall for innovation and entrepreneurship opening in 2024. The University Housing Campus Master plan calls for continued growth and construction to meet the housing demand, with a stated goal of adding 5,000 beds over the next five years.
About Student Affairs
Student Affairs 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 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.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly 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 (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * Do you have a valid Utah driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
  • How many years of plumbing experience do you have?
    • None
    • 1 year
    • 2 years
    • 3 years
    • 4 or more years
  • How many years of carpentry experience do you have?
    • None
    • 1 year
    • 2 years
    • 3 years
    • 4 or more years
  • How many years of electrical experience do you have?
    • None
    • 1 year
    • 2 years
    • 3 years
    • 4 or more years
  • How many years of HVAC experience do you have?
    • None
    • 1 year
    • 2 years
    • 3 years
    • 4 or more years
  • How many years of job related professional experience do you have in the trade area(s) specified in the job posting?
    • 1-3 years
    • 4-5 years
    • 6 or more years

    • Applicant Documents
    Required Documents Optional Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169

    • University Human Resource Management
    250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

     


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