MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEAD

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UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups, as well as the separate Emergency Management team, are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group.

Maintenance & Construction has an outstanding opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic Lead to plan, schedule and direct the work of journey and semiskilled workers in performing maintenance and renovations of UW buildings, facilities, grounds, equipment and utilities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance Program Execution

• Determine scope of work and materials needed.
• Plan, schedule and direct the work of journey and semiskilled workers in performing maintenance and renovations of UW buildings, facilities, grounds, equipment, and utilities.
• Develop accurate cost estimates, material availability and cost-effective solutions for fabrication, installation and repair work.
• Read plans and blueprints, inspect projects to ensure compliance with local codes, obtain electrical permits and maintain records of work performed.
• Construct projects and modifications from drawings or sketches as written.
• Work with project managers to discuss any proposed project changes before construction.
• Order materials to accomplish the work.
• Perform journey-level trades’ work as necessary to meet production demands and assure proper service to campus clients.
• Use computer programs to accomplish tasks, including the work management and project scheduling systems, e-mail, calendars and spreadsheets; maintain work records and write reports as needed.
• Operate machinery such as forklifts, scissor-lifts, and high rangers.
• Load and unload materials and supplies.
• Operate vehicles such as UW vans and trucks to transport tools, equipment and personnel to various job sites.

Organizational Leadership and Engagement

• Positively support all management directives and actively promote the purpose and foundational values of M&C.
• Provide information for employee performance reviews to supervisor.
• Participate in the recruitment process.
• Communicate and collaborate with other UW Facilities shops and other business partners such as Design Services, Capital Planning & Development and UW Information Technology to facilitate work.
• Comply with all UW and UW Facilities policies and procedures, M&C protocols, i.e., Individual Accountability Protocols (IAP).
• Support all management directives and the vision and values of M&C.
• Participate in and follow through with M&C process improvement initiatives, including Balanced Scorecard (BSC), incorporating metrics and Lean principles into internal work processes, and promoting employee engagement in continuous improvements and innovation.
• Continuously promote a safe work environment.

Coordination

• Keep supervisors informed of project status, work progress, required project materials and equipment.
• Team with project managers to develop project estimates.
• Participate in project meetings when scheduled.
• With shop supervisor, develop weekly work schedules and priority projects.
• Be attentive to the success of all projects, both “Shop Direct” (“Assigned”) and “Project Managed” jobs.
• Be mindful of the entirety of each project.
• Resolve problems; alert shop supervisor of problems that require client contact.
• Provide input to shop supervisor regarding timecard accuracy.
• Actively participate in meetings and trainings as scheduled.

Compliance

• Know and ensure that assigned personnel comply with occupational health and safety regulations specific to performance of the work.
• This will include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) instructions, Hazard Review Checklists (HRCs) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Report all safety issues to the shop supervisor.
• Maintain professional knowledge of industry standards to ensure the best products at the best prices.
• Other duties as required

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.
• Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.
• Be responsible and accountable.
• Use organizational skills and provide attention to details.
• Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude.
• Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous.
• Exhibit a professional work ethic.
• Continuously promote a safe work environment.

Requirements include:

• One year of full-time experience as a Maintenance Mechanic 2, journey-level trades worker, or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Desired:

• Demonstrated successful experience as a lead or supervisor.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard productivity software including Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent products.
• Sustain professional behavior and composure in a fast paced, dynamic, customer service-driven environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Anticipate and recognize problems, and develop and implement creative, cost-effective solutions.
• Function within a complex regulatory environment.
• Effectively interpret and apply standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Work independently or as a member of a team to successfully prioritize and coordinate multiple programs and assigned tasks.
• Flexibility to meet changing and unforeseen requirements.
• Proven ability to lead by example in both performance and behavior and to hold employees accountable to established expectations.
• Demonstrated positive, optimistic, success-oriented attitude and support of the organization, policies, and management decisions.
• Strong personal integrity, trustworthiness and professional work ethic, leading by example in both performance and behavior, holding employees accountable to established expectations.
• Proven ability to take direction, meet expectations, and work cohesively as a member of a team.
• Knowledge and practical experience with WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) regulations
• Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral/written communication skills and a proven ability to work successfully with people at all levels throughout the organization and with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

·Electrical
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes and ordinances

·Carpentry
• Demonstrated success in concrete formwork, such as footings, foundations, walls, slabs, retaining structures and stairs.
• Demonstrated success working with all types of door hardware, such as electrical, pneumatic and manual, locks, strikes, closers, operators, coordinators, exit devices and panic hardware.
• Demonstrated success in fabrication and installation of casework, furniture and other fixtures.
• Demonstrated success in finish carpentry, such as casework installations, milling and installations of all types of trim and shelving.
• Demonstrated success in metal framing, such as walls, ceilings and soffits, including openings with hollow metal frames.
• Demonstrated success with stationary power tools, such as panel and table saws, jointers, sanders, planers, shapers, edge banders, boring and mortising machines.
• Demonstrated success in wood framing, such as walls, floors, ceilings, stairs and roofs.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a carpenter; OR full journey status as a carpenter; OR four years of applicable work experience.

·Mason/Plasterer
• Demonstrated success as an outside bricklayer, commercial and/or industrial mason, and with a full-face positive power respirator system.
• Experience cleaning and tucking point brick building envelopes, as well as saw expansion joints and use pinning systems.
• Experience with operating from and erecting scaffolding.
• Demonstrated success as a tile setter, mixing and applying base coat plaster over lathe or any other type surface to which plaster will adhere, preparing masonry floors for floor coverings, installing and repairing ceramic tile and grout, and installing vinyl/polymer floor tile and tile for walls and floors, including materials such as quarry, ceramic, marble and brick pavers.
• Experience in the utilization of craft tools, including wet saws for efficient installation and repair of complex tile jobs.
• Experience in the proper and safe application of chemicals and grouts, including epoxy and waterproof membranes.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a mason/plasterer; OR full journey status as a mason/plaster; OR four years of applicable work experience.

·Painter
• Demonstrated success in preparing and painting interior and exterior surfaces of buildings and facilities; installing vinyl and paper coverings; installing, working from, and removing scaffolding, stages, planks, ladders, jacks, spider staging and other work platforms.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a painter; OR full journey status as a painter; OR four years of applicable work experience.

·Floor Layer
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a floor layer or carpet layer; OR full journey status as a floor layer; OR four years of applicable work experience.

·Glazier
• Certified in fall protection, scaffold training, asbestos awareness.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a glazier; OR full journey status as a glazier; OR four years of applicable work experience.

·Sign Painter
• Three years of experience in the sign painting trade OR equivalent education or experience.
• Demonstrated success working with Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator, Xenetech engraving software, Omega Illustrator, Summa Plotter and / or working knowledge of other sign making programs.
• Knowledge of sign industry and American disabilities Act standards.

·Roofer
• Certified in fall protection, scaffold training, asbestos awareness.
• Possess and maintain a Class A driver’s license.
• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a roofer; OR full journey status as a roofer; OR four years of applicable work experience.

·Refrigeration
• Experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration, air-conditioning, and chilled water equipment, systems, and controls for technically complex and sophisticated buildings in an institutional or commercial setting.
• Experience should include operation in a multi-trade system, personnel supervision, preventive maintenance, computer applications for maintenance management, and technical report writing.

·Other
• For these specific trades: Mason/Plasterer, Glazier, Roofer, qualification in the operation of an aerial platform lift and certification as an aerial bucket truck operator or obtaining certification within 90 days of employment may be required for select positions.

Conditions of Employment:

• May be required to accept variable work shift.
• Work may require access to confined spaces and heights using appropriate safety precautions.
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials is required.
• Must be able to work outside under all weather conditions.
• Must be able to be fitted for and wear a respirator on the job.
• Must participate in medical screening/monitoring (such as TB screening and proof of measles inoculation) required for work assignments in locations, including but not limited to, nonhuman primate areas, the Animal Research and Care Facility, and the University of Washington Medical Center.
• Approved footwear must be provided at the employee’s expense and worn on the job.
• Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others.  Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.