Equipment Mechanic

Job Description

Performs activities related to maintaining University buildings and grounds overall appearance. May include providing basic maintenance/repair services. Specific positions may require certain skill sets.

Responsibilities

Repairs and maintains vehicles and small engines in accordance with operating manuals and manufacturer's specifications.

Performs routine preventative maintenance on physical plant vehicles, industrial and grounds equipment; such as forklifts, tractors, bobcats, lawn mowers, etc.

Assists in setting up and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules and data records for all equipment.

Completes necessary paperwork for preventative maintenance tasks performed. Contact vendors for parts and prices.

Conducts periodic inspections on equipment in operation to assure proper functioning.

Performs lockout tag out procedures on any unsafe equipment and reports damage to Manager.

Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and a minimum of 3-5 years of appropriate experience. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

About Us

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members. The University offers bachelor's degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master's degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million.