Utility Maintenance Mechanic

Pay Range: Targeted pay up to $21 per hour based on experience

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. On-call is required.
Overtime including nights weekends and holidays may be required as well.

Travel: Not required

Position Introduction:

The University of Oklahoma is seeking a skilled Utility Maintenance Mechanic to help ensure the safe reliable and efficient operation of the campus utility systems that serve thousands of students faculty staff and visitors every day. As a member of the Utilities Maintenance team you will play a vital role in maintaining the critical infrastructure that supports academic buildings research facilities residence halls athletic venues administrative offices and public spaces.

This position performs preventive and corrective maintenance on district energy systems heating steam and chilled water networks utility distribution systems pumps motors valves and related equipment. Responsibilities also include equipment reliability work outage preparation tunnel and utility pit maintenance plant support activities and follow-up work associated with repairs and construction projects.

This role is ideal for a dedicated trades professional who enjoys solving complex mechanical challenges working in a team-oriented environment and contributing to the continuous operation of essential campus services. Through technical expertise attention to safety and a commitment to excellence the Utility Maintenance Mechanic helps protect University assets support campus operations and deliver dependable utility services across the OU community.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 24 months experience in electrical instrumentation repair and mechanical repair of large equipment such as boilers diesel engines generators or chillers.

Required Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid Drivers License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days from hire date.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon drivers license check