General Maintenance Mechanic (Residential Facilities- Tempe campus)

Skilled Crafts And Trade Assistant 2 Non-Exempt

Facilities Management, Residential Facilities, seeks a General Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance work in the residence halls. This position is based on the ASU Tempe campus however may require working at other campus locations based on program need. This position will remain open until filled.

Essential duties include:

• Electrical maintenance duties: Maintain and repair lighting, ballast, lighting switches, and receptacles, sockets, tombstones, and diffusers including 277 Volt lighting. Perform electrical troubleshooting utilizing multi-meters/volt detectors and circuit tracers. Replace damaged or worn outlets including ground fault circuit interrupters.
• Plumbing maintenance duties: Provide plumbing repair and maintenance of restrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, drinking fountains, 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.
• Carpentry maintenance duties: Maintain and adjust auto door closers. Provide 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. Maintain and replace damaged suspended ceiling systems and ceiling tiles. Perform small drywall repairs, including paint touch-up of drywall repairs.
• HVAC maintenance duties: Replace air filters. Clean coils with a coil comb along with flushing of the coils. Replace thermostats and sensors.
• Other duties: Provide first response to elevator trouble calls and performing basic troubleshooting of elevator door problems. Provide swimming pool maintenance. 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. Work within a team environment and contribute to team goals. Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Days and schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Desired qualifications include: Must have two years of general maintenance and repair experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Experience in: work order systems (TMA), plumbing installation, repair, and/or maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, repair and/or maintenance, carpentry repair and/or maintenance, HVAC troubleshooting, repair, and/or maintenance, swimming pool maintenance/repair, customer service, basic computer usage, working on locks/doors and exit devices. Evidence of effective communication skills.

Working environment includes: Work in and out of private residences maintaining communication with occupants. Utilize specific hand tools and equipment related to essential duties. Lift, bend, and carry up to 50 pounds. Work off ladders, scaffolding, single man lifts up to 40 feet. Drive University vehicles. May be exposed to hazardous tools and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed.

ASU offers the following benefits:

• 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 which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• 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.

ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM's vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university's mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.

This position is located at the Tempe campus but will require working at other campus locations based on program need.

This position requires that you 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. This position may require working a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and may be called in for emergency response including nights, weekends, and holidays. This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of all background, including fingerprint checks.