Maintenance Mechanic

Position Title Maintenance Mechanic Campus Cranford Department Facilities Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Full Time Exempt or Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular General Description

Performs general maintenance and preventative maintenance duties required to repair and maintain various types of college property and equipment. Primarily utilized for general and preventive maintenance, emergency repairs to assure continuance of the Facilities Operations and to allow for flexibility and versatility of the department.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Under direction, installs equipment, repairs and maintains the, upkeep of campus buildings, plumbing facilities including fixture, pipelines, sewer traps using a variety of testing devices and tools requiring a skill level and responsibility characteristic of a lower level mechanic.

• Assists in routine maintenance utilizing building trades including, but not limited to, electrical, roofing, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, glazing, locksmithing, masonry, painting, and landscaping of all College owned or operated facilities.

• Detects faulty operation of equipment and reports questionable conditions to Facilities Site Lead.

• Performs general construction tasks such as new work, remodeling, repairing, existing building or subdivision thereof, modifying walls, doors, modular partitions, ceiling, etc. May require the use of a power hand tool and ladders.

• Operates heavy equipment and repairs same for the purpose of weed and grass control, snow removal, landscaping, grading, and trenching.

• Operates computerized HVAC management system. Troubleshoots, diagnoses and solves problems with system. Communicates with equipment manufacturers as required in order to maintain system integrity.

• Operates the HVAC systems, boilers and related building system equipment manually if computerized system fails.

• Operates various hand tools and equipment used in various trades in performing minor repairs.

• Must inspect lights, door entrances, rest rooms, classrooms, offices, and corridors. Reports any problems back to the Facilities Site Lead and/or Facilities Office of any building/ground's conditions requiring immediate action.

• May operate vehicles for the transportation of employees and materials.

• Assembles equipment/furniture using simple hand tools.

• Performs general clean-up work in and outdoors using hand and power tools.

• Operates and maintains all grounds keeping, hand and power tools.

• Documents all work in the form of a work order, logbook or P. M. order

• Keeps worksite clear, free of debris, and always maintains safe conditions in maintenance workshop and campus wide.

• May perform work as Mechanic Helper or Custodian as needed.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• High School diploma or GED certification required.

• Trade School or vocational educational preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in building trades.

• General experience in the construction trades of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC or automotive repair preferred.

Competencies and Skills Required

• Willingness to work mandatory overtime in times of snow, plowing and special events.

• Knowledge of practices and work methods associated with building maintenance.

• Knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, painting, air conditioning and heating and electrical fields.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions.

• Valid NJ Driver's License.

• Valid Black Seal License.

• Required to submit to a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

• Works inside and outside and is dirty and greasy. May work outside in inclement weather and may be exposed to extreme temperatures.

• Exposed to dirt and disagreeable odors, and possible skin irritations from cleaning chemicals and solutions. Occasional exposure to the possibility of cuts, scrapes, bruises, and infections.

• Physical effort required. Frequently handles, lifts, carries, and sets up tools, parts and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

• May be required to work from ladders and scaffolds and where items worked on are in hard to reach places. Care is required when working from ladders or lifting heavy equipment to prevent injury.

• Standing, stooping, and bending.

• Some travel required.

Salary $48,044 Additional Information

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes twenty medical plans to choose from including PPO, HMO and HD plans offered by BC/BS and Aetna, three dental plans including two PPOs and one DMO offered by Delta Dental of NJ, and a pension plan with seven investment carriers. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at Union County College, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.

Terms of Employment

Full Time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Though assigned to a primary campus, the ability and willingness to travel on short notice and work at all campuses as needed. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 12/19/2023 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes