Minnesota Landscape Arboretum- General Mechanic

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Posted: 04-Apr-24

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Salary: 45,968.00 - 53,747.20

Categories:

Facilities//Maintenance/Trades
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 360353

Classification Title: General Mechanic

Job Code: 6052. 

Starting Hourly Rate: 22.10/hr. 

This is a Teamsters union position which will include the University of MN complete benefits, package, shift differential, pay increases per the union contract.

Job Summary:
Responsible for troubleshooting, maintenance, and training at all Arboretum/HRC Campus Buildings and grounds including small landscape structures and small equipment.
Principal Responsibilities:
80% Repair/ Maintain Buildings and Equipment
Repair/maintain entry and overhead doors including automatic closers, automatic openers, panic bars, latches and locks
Repair/maintain windows
Repair/maintain restroom fixtures and equipment
General Construction such as Drywall, paint, framing, flooring, tiling
Maintains a deficiency list for required maintenance and repairs 
10% Special Exhibits and Grounds Facilities
Perform maintenance and repairs on exhibits and grounds facilities including fountains, waterfalls and outdoor lighting
Snow/ice removal (building and equipment responsibilities take priority)
Assist with event set-up and related jobs
10% General Building Maintenance
Office furniture set up, hang shelves and other building related duties
Inventory and reorder lamps, cords, batteries etc.
Be present and participate at staff and department meetings 
Note: This does not include all possible responsibilities in this work and does not limit the assignment of related responsibilities.
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Schedule: After onboarding a rotating schedule starts. Rotating days to be determined and typically 7 am - 3:30 pm. Schedules may vary to include weekends, occasional evenings and mornings for special events, projects and snow removal. Overtime only by approval.
 

Required Qualifications (must be reflected on application/resume):

• Must be able to follow detailed written work orders, plans and drawings.
• Technical education/training in mechanical maintenance totaling one year and one year of applicable work experience, or a combination of education and/or applicable experience to total two years. 
• Valid MN Driver License
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions and the ability to meet the physical requirements of this position.
  • Positions may required the ability to walk or stand for the majority of the day; bend, climb, reach, kneel; carry, lift, push and pull 50 pounds or more.

Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities Preferred:

• Interact with fellow employees, management, customers, and the general public in a courteous, cooperative and professional manner.
• Maintain a positive public image, positive attitude and demeanor when performing a service for customers and the general public at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
• Safely perform duties following established University safe operating procedures and practices.
• Basic computer skills, ability to troubleshoot and operate A/V equipment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

 

This position requires the ability to work outdoors in all types of weather, climb tall ladders, standing, sitting, crawling and ability to lift 50 pounds.

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