General Maintenance Mechanic

General Maintenance Mechanic

This recruitment will be used to fill one full-time General Maintenance Mechanic position for University Housing and Dining Services at Oregon State University (OSU). University Housing and Dining Services recognizes the importance of learning both in and out of the classroom, and supports the concept of education as an individual as well as a community experience. Our primary focus is service to OSU students. We strive to provide our students, faculty, staff, and guests with safe, economical, on-campus living and dining options that are convenient and comfortable. We offer a variety of living and dining options in fourteen residence halls, four dining centers, and a limited number of family apartments. Our Department is an auxiliary enterprise which is funded solely by customers who use our services we receive no State or tax dollars. We work to maintain the highest educational and service standards for our customers.

The purpose of this position is to provide quality, courteous, and timely facilities maintenance services to all internal and external customers; to directly support Dining Center and Residence Hall operations and maintenance; to operate, maintain, repair, and modernize equipment and systems in all UHDS facilities to provide continuous, reliable and efficient service; provide quality work; to perform kitchen equipment preventive maintenance; to estimate time, material, and resource needs; to coordinate work with supported units; and to provide safe, secure, and sanitary living & dining facilities for students living in University owned facilities.

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

Key Responsibilities:

• 35% MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
• 20% COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT/APPLIANCES
• 15% PLUMBING
• 15% PARTICIPATES IN THE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
• 5% ELECTRICAL
• 5% MINOR CARPENTRY & PAINTING
• 5% PARTICIPATES IN VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES

What We Require: Four years of experience maintaining, repairing, and fabricating parts for machinery, tools, and equipment such as automobiles, trucks, hydraulic systems, lift trucks, etc.; OR completion of an approved Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship Program.

What You Will Need: Good customer service skills. Basic computer skills for processing work orders. Ability to participate in emergency response. Ability to work as a team member as well as alone. A commitment to promoting an inclusive work environment.

Pay Method: Hourly

Pay Period: 16th - 15th of the following month

Pay Date: Last working day of the month

Min Salary: $23.88

Max Salary: $30.11