MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I (Onsite)

Facilities & Operations Maintenance Mechanic I

Facilities & Operations is responsible for the 24/7 operation and maintenance of campus buildings and outbuildings. This role supports that mission by performing routine building maintenance and minor repairs consistent with the (AFSCME) Maintenance Mechanic I classification. The goal is to ensure campus systems remain safe, functional, and in good working order in support of daily operations.

This will be a first shift position (6:00am-2:30pm Sunday through Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment to determine maintenance needs by performing sight, sound, and feel inspection on motors, fans, pumps, thermostats, and plumbing, heating or electrical equipment.
• Inspect, lubricate, charge batteries and perform repairs such as repairing or replacing pulled or frayed cords, hoses, belts and brushes on cleaning equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, buffing machines and auto scrubbers, and assemble new equipment.
• Replace or adjust door knobs, striker plates, hinges and stops, auditorium seats and toilet seats.
• Replace electric cords and plugs, lights, ballasts and door bells.
• Clean roof drains, louvers and window wells.
• Repair or replace ball cock assemblies, faucet washers and components, flush valves and shower valves.
• Unplug commodes, urinals and sink drains by cleaning P-traps and sewer and water lines.
• Perform minor furniture repair such as re-gluing, tightening of arms and legs and bracing.
• Repair or replace ceiling and floor tiles.
• Adjust and maintain door closers and panic exit devices.
• Install, repair or replace venetian blinds and rods.
• Replace screens and window component assemblies.
• Lubricate bearings, oil motors and check V belt alignment and assist in the adjustment and replacement of belts.
• Prepare inspection reports and work orders for repairs.
• Clean and change filters on air, oil and water lines.
• Shut down machinery in emergencies or for maintenance. Repair small holes in plaster or drywall.
• Install and repair dispensing machines for toilet supplies, wall hampers, chalk trays and boards, bulletin boards, movie screens, pencil sharpeners and coat hooks, cabinets, shelves and mirrors.
• Clean and paint equipment and fixtures.
• Clean assigned areas of work and equipment and seal machine room floors.

Related Duties

• Maintain an inventory of and order supplies in accordance with guidelines.
• Move large Dewar flasks such as liquid helium, nitrogen, or other gas mixtures.
• Operate single unit motor vehicles, such as vans, pick-up trucks, station wagons and dump trucks.
• Arrange and secure stock, utilizing restraining devices, such as ropes and binder chains and protective pads.
• Remove snow from walks, drives, paths, and parking lots, utilizing shovels, snow blowers and tractors with a power broom or blade.

Required Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to fulfill the requirements to operate a UM vehicle.
• Experience in facility maintenance.
• Experience with the use of office equipment and technology
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be customer service-oriented.
• Ability to use common tools.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Essential Job Functions

Must be able to perform the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Desired Qualifications

• Basic understanding of electrical, plumbing and carpentry is a plus.
• Ability to maintain organized records (printed and electronic).
• Experience working with an automated work order system.
• Knowledge of Google products.
• Proficient computer skills including smart phone technology, tablet technology and computers.

Why Work at U-M Flint?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service with immediate vesting.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Eligibility for benefits based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility from the UM Human Resources Benefits and Wellness webpage.

UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at:

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Modes of Work

Onsite

The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes here.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.