General Maintenance Mechanic (Zone C)

Skilled Crafts And Trade Assistant 2 Non-Exempt

Serves as a certified trades worker in an area of specialty to ensure proper installation, modification, and repair of related systems.

Facilities Management (Zone C) seeks a General Maintenance Mechanic with a background in institutional, commercial/industrial general maintenance to perform general maintenance of university buildings.

This position will remain open until filled. This position is based on the Tempe campus but may require working at other campus locations based on program need.

Essential Duties

• Maintenance and repair of lighting, ballast, lighting switches, and receptacles, sockets, and diffusers
• Perform electrical troubleshooting utilizing multi-meters/volt detectors and circuit tracers.
• Plumbing repair and maintenance of public restrooms, labs, kitchens, etc.
• Maintain and re-build water closet flushometers, urinal flushometers, and multiple types and brands of faucets and under sink supplies.
• Clear all types of drain clogs and stoppages.
• Maintain public restroom toilet and urinal partitions and replacement of related hardware of partitions.
• Maintenance and adjustment of auto door closers.
• Interior and exterior door preventative maintenance and replacement of door hardware such as flush bolts, push/pull handles, kick plates, door strikes, hinges, closers, weather stripping, smoke seals, door sweeps.
• Repair and replacement of several diverse types of flooring.
• Maintenance and replacement of damaged suspended ceiling systems and ceiling tiles.
• Small drywall repairs, including paint touch-up of drywall repairs.
• First response to elevator trouble calls and performing basic troubleshooting of elevator issues.
• Utilize various specific hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Maintain daily logs/records with the use of computers/tablets.
• Interact effectively with customers and students of diverse backgrounds.
• Work within a team environment and contribute to team goals.

Schedule: Monday/Tuesday/Thursday and Friday, 6:30am 5:00pm

Wage: $21.49 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the state of Arizona.

Desired Qualifications

• Must have two years of general maintenance.
• Experience working in a maintenance capacity in hospitals/schools/large manufacturing facilities
• Experience in electrical maintenance and repair of hospitals, schools, etc.
• Experience in 120/277v electrical maintenance and repair
• Experience in plumbing maintenance and repair of hospitals, schools, etc.
• Evidence of effective communication skills to perform essential functions.

Working Environment

• Drive university vehicles
• Maintain written daily logs/records
• Utilize specific hand tools and equipment related to essential duties
• Carry up to 100 pounds, stand, lift, bend, stoop, kneel to work under sink
• Work off ladders, scaffolding, single man lifts up to 40 feet
• Wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, respirator)
• Work with team members, prioritize assignments, work within guidelines
• Ability to push and/or pull 200-300 pound maintenance carts throughout campus to job site.
• Potential exposure to asbestos.

Department Statement

What's in it for you?

Looking for an employer that offers solid growth opportunities, as well as work/life balance? ASU offers the following:

• 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
• Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
• Disability and leave program for income protection
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships

Facilities Development and Management at ASU employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States. Facilities Development and Management will not be a sponsor for this position. Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment. Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month period from date of hire. Must pass pre-employment physical examination post offer of employment to include asbestos worker clearance, respiratory clearance questionnaire and respiratory fit test. This position requires working a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and may be called in for emergency response including nights, weekends, and holidays.

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Campus: Tempe

Funding: No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

Current employees, student workers seeking staff opportunities, and students applying for student worker positions must apply directly through the Workday Jobs Hub.

Please use the link below to log in using single sign-on.

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Multiple documents may be uploaded in the attachments section. Alternatively, applicants may combine all required materials into a single PDF for submission. Please ensure uploaded documents are clearly labeled and include your name.

Please ensure your resume includes all employment information in month and year format, for example 6/04 to 8/14, along with job title, job duties, and employer name for each position. Your resume should clearly demonstrate how your experience and background meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications or missing required materials may not be considered.

Important: Do not withdraw your application to make edits. Once an application is withdrawn, it cannot be edited, reactivated, or replaced with a new submission. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact The Office of Human Resources Talent Acquisition before the posting close date.

Graduate Assistant, Intern and part-time positions are counted as half time for experience equivalency, meaning one year equals six months of experience.

Only electronic applications will be accepted for this position. By submitting an application, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and complete.

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