"Maintenance Mechanic"

Job Details

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Position Title:

Maintenance Mechanic

Job Category:

University Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Maintenance Mechanic

Job Duties:

This position is responsible for daily operation, maintenance and repair of assigned academic buildings, preventative maintenance, building checks, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs. This position will interact with students, faculty, and other campus staff. This position to follow safe work practices, follow industry standards for maintenance/repairs, have good communication and record keeping skills. Employee shift is 7 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday with occasional overtime as directed. This position will be required to respond to a 24-hour maintenance phone on a rotation with other staff.

Responsibilities

• 85% Operation, preventative maintenance, and repairs of facilities
  • Perform HVAC preventative maintenance and repairs for air handlers (including filters, belts, bearings, and pulleys/sheaves), unit heaters, pumps, heating valves, ventilation, roof top exhaust units and chilled water systems.
  • Perform plumbing systems preventative maintenance and repairs including faucets, sinks, showers, valves, urinals, flush valves, water closets, bottle fillers, water fountains, eyewash stations, recirculating pumps, sump pumps, backflow devices, and water softeners.
  • Repair or replacement of heating system, domestic water pumps and couplings including lubrication of all pumps and motors according to established preventative maintenance schedules or as requested.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on air compressors.
  • Perform electrical systems troubleshooting and repairs including replacement of lights, switches, receptacles, hand dryers, LED conversions, motor replacements.
  • Perform checks, maintenance and replacement of batteries for generators, UPS systems, fire alarms, etc.
  • Perform preventive maintenance such as cleaning and auguring drain/waste lines.
  • Perform minor carpentry repairs such as maintenance, repairs and adjustments of window, doors and door hardware including lock mechanisms, closers, door operators.
  • Perform weekly generator inspections.
  • Perform inspections of fire extinguishers, exit lighting, fire alarms and other fire suppression systems.
  • Perform building inspections and meter readings.
  • Provide first response for service calls, building system alarms, and leak investigations.
• 15% Miscellaneous Work
  • Complies with recognized environmental health and safety standards and safe work practices.
  • Attends relevant training in respect to achieving the assigned tasks.
  • Assists skilled trades with their maintenance and repair work as needed.
  • Keeps work areas clean, organize and maintain supplies, tools, equipment and equipment/storage areas. Inventory items as determined.
  • Perform building checks, identify deficient items and submit work orders for deficient items.
  • Performs other duties as necessary for the University to function with a minimum number of interruptions.
  • Uses campus e-mail and internet programs for communication and information, as needed, to compliment campus protocol.
  • Performs record keeping for all activities above.

Special Requirements

• A valid Wisconsin driver’s license is required for the operation of all state licensed vehicles.
• Basic smartphone, tablet and computer skills including email, internet and record keeping.
• Must be able to pass a background check and essential job function test.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Documents activity on equipment and systems to ensure optimal and safe operation.
• Monitors, diagnoses, and communicates buildings' maintenance operational needs according to established policies and procedures from start to completion.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment.
• Receives, responds, and prioritizes service requests.

Department:

Facilities Management is comprised of Building Maintenance and Grounds, Custodial Services, Heating Plant, Administration, and Facilities Planning and Engineering. The campus is comprised of 2.4 million square feet on approximately 135 acres including 55 buildings of which 22 are academic/research, 12 support services and 21 for university housing. The campus has its own utilities of steam, chilled water, data and electricity.

Compensation:

Minimum starting salary of $19.00/per hour, commensurate with qualifications, experience and available budget. A six-month probationary period is required. The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. UW-Stout is certified as a Family Friendly Workplace which recognizes market-leading employers for employee benefits and commitment to supporting children and families.

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguideus.pdf

To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator.

Required Qualifications:

• General knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment.
• General knowledge of plumbing systems and equipment.
• General knowledge of electrical systems and equipment.
• General knowledge of hand tools screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in HVAC systems with the ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair.
• Experience in plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment with ability to troubleshoot and repair.
• Experience in electrical systems with ability to troubleshoot and repair.
• Customer service experience in working with a diverse community.
• Experience in mechanical systems preventative maintenance procedures.
• Experience with Work order system software such as TMA system.
• Experience in a higher education, health care, or institutional environment.

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by end of day, July 30, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after July 30th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials: Current Resume. All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. Please use your resume to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.