Maintenance Mechanic I

Job Title Maintenance Mechanic I Position Summary

Performs maintenance and repair of building facilities. Must perform tasks that span many trades, including, but not limited to: electrical, mechanical, painting, and plumbing. Must be willing to work overtime as the requirement may rise. Is subject to being recalled to the campus for "after hours" work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

| Independently determines the need and performs basic repairs, service and related work on mechanical, plumbing and electrical equipment.

| Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance and adjustments of selected equipment and fixtures as well as operational testing and verification to specific standards.

| Performs building maintenance tasks, applying an understanding of the University needs as well as the operational and safety limitations of building systems and equipment.

| Uses various hand and yard tools & equipment to perform assigned tasks. Tests equipment periodically to analyze, evaluate and correct malfunctions with various systems, devices and/or instruments.

| Completes work orders, equipment logs and other documentation Maintains the work area in a neat, efficient and safe condition by cleaning up after each job and properly storing items and/or test equipment. Exhibits an awareness of safety requirements and practices in everyday tasks.

| Other duties as assigned.

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses

License(position requirements at entry):

Must have a valid Texas Drivers license.

Experience

Training and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge(position requirements at entry):

Knowledge of:

• Demonstrated knowledge of desktop computers and current software programs.

• Knowledge of multi-line phone system

Skills(position requirements at entry):

Skill in:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with excellent customer service orientation.

• Ability to work effectively, diplomatically and professionally with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

• Ability to exercise judgment in establishing and executing priorities.

• Ability to understand and meet customers' needs and expectations.

• Knowledge of and confidence in event operations.

• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

• Strong detail orientation.

• Ability to adhere to University & departmental policies and procedures.

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

• Ability to maintain a neat and clean workspace.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and events in a fluid, changing environment.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, blue prints and schematic. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2016AS957P Posting Open Date 05/07/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Posting Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants