Maintenance Mechanic 1 – Central (A)

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The Maintenance Mechanic 1 supports mechanics in the maintenance, operation and repair of general building systems. Specifically, he/she supports with maintenance tasks in order to ensure the effective operation.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                          

Keeps various tradesmen supplied with materials and tools.

Assists various tradesmen by holding materials and tools.

Cleans working area, machines and equipment.

Performs other tasks as directed and supervised by various tradesmen.

Observes safety rules, regulations, OSHA, and proper handling of equipment.

Performs unskilled or semi-skilled work without supervision using independent judgement.

Available to support emergency call-ins.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Certification and Licensing:

Valid Florida Driver’s License

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Department Specific Functions

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Will be considered as “Essential Personnel” and requires emergency response after hours or on days off, rotation, weekend support.
• Identifies any deficiencies, i.e., economic, safety, regulatory, energy conservation, and reports those to Lead/Supervisor/Manager.
• Maintains a neat, orderly work area, and safeguards tools, equipment, and spare parts.
• Responsible for minor plumbing repairs, repair leaks, unstops drains, repairs or replaces plumbing fixtures, minor soldering and brazing or any other work assigned by lead/manager.
• Responsible for electrical repairs, and maintenance mechanical work to include lighting, flooring, paint, and miscellaneous work.
• Checks boilers, water, gas and sewer lines.
• Ensures a comprehensive preventative maintenance schedule is in place, and performed on all machinery.
• Assist in maintenance of air handler units to include cleaning, applying chemicals, changing/cleaning filters, changing blower wheels, lubricate non-sealed bearings, cleaning housing, welding coolant leaks, etc.
• Assist with identifying and patching wall leakage.
• Maintains and cleans all air vents and returns.
• Adjusts repairs or replaces switches, thermostats, humidistat, and other minor repairs to equipment.
• Pressure cleaning, and painting of facilities and equipment.
• Requires initiative, judgment, and solid communication skills of English both spoken and written.
• Ensures door locking systems, and door closures are working properly.
• Must have a solid work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Awareness of the safety and official procedures for handling equipment.
• Must have excellent people skills in order to build positive relationship with staff, customers and stakeholders
• This position will participate in the University’s National Incident Management System (NIMS).  There will be training involved to support meeting this standard successfully.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A5