Maintenance Mechanic I

Posting Details

Position Information


Job Title
Maintenance Mechanic I


Position Summary


Performs maintenance and repair of building facilities. Must perform tasks that span many trades,
including, but not limited to: electrical, mechanical, painting, and plumbing. Must be willing to work
overtime as the requirement may rise. Is subject to being recalled to the campus for "after hours"
work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


Independently determines the need and performs basic repairs,
service and related work on mechanical, plumbing and electrical
equipment.

2. Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance and
adjustments of selected equipment and fixtures as well as
operational testing and verification to specific standards.

3. Performs building maintenance tasks, applying an understanding of
the University needs as well as the operational and safety limitations
of building systems and equipment.

4. Uses various hand and yard tools & equipment to perform assigned
tasks. Tests equipment periodically to analyze, evaluate and correct
malfunctions with various systems, devices and/or instruments.

5. Completes work orders, equipment logs and other documentation

6. Maintains the work area in a neat, efficient and safe condition by
cleaning up after each job and properly storing items and/or test
equipment. Exhibits an awareness of safety requirements and
practices in everyday tasks.

7. Other duties as assigned.

Education, Certifications and/or Licenses


Must have a valid Texas Drivers license

Experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities


Outstanding interpersonal skills with excellent customer service orientation.
• Ability to work effectively, diplomatically and professionally with a wide range of constituencies
in a diverse community.
• Ability to exercise judgment in establishing and executing priorities.
• Ability to understand and meet customers' needs and expectations.
• Knowledge of and confidence in event operations.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong detail orientation.
• Ability to adhere to University & departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to maintain a neat and clean workspace.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and events in a fluid,
changing environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, blue prints
and schematic. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present
information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other
employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and
interpret graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
2016AS1071P


Posting Open Date
04/22/2026


Open Until Filled
Yes


Posting Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants