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"Mechanic (Multi-Craft Maintenance) - Facilities Planning and Management"

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Mechanic (Multi-Craft Maintenance) - Facilities Planning and Management

Position Summary

With direction from the Zone Manager and Working Supervisor, the Mechanic works with a team of 10-12 multi-craft mechanics to perform routine and emergency multi-craft maintenance tasks for campus facilities. Additionally, the mechanic works closely with internal customers including students, faculty and staff to resolve requested maintenance issues and work orders. Typical craft-specific work includes, but is not limited to, drywall repair/installation, room finish prep/paint, drop ceiling install/repair, window maintenance and repair, re-lamping/replace ballasts, replacing faulty outlets (including GFI), clearing clogged plumbing fixtures and pipes, troubleshooting, repairing/replacing bathroom fixtures, exhaust fan preventive maintenance and replacement, HVAC FCU filter replacement plus general HVAC knowledge of repairs and preventive maintenance, and have the ability to perform minor repairs and adjustments to furniture.

Multi-craft maintenance activities will also include working with various plumbing systems, electrical systems, HVAC, paint and carpentry.

This position is a member of the collective bargaining unit, Local #148 International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Performs tasks which will maintain the campus physical facilities in order to support the teaching and research mission of the University.
  • Responds to work orders and other requests in a timely, efficient, competent, knowledgeable and friendly manner.
  • Participates in the residential life summer make ready process.
  • Pro-actively identifies, communicates, prioritizes and addresses needs without direction when appropriate.
  • Maintains data per departmental policy.
  • Utilizes materials, supplies, tools and other University property in a safe, productive manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Vocational Diploma - Specific Trade Or Career

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Working In A Particular Craft Or Multi-Craft Position (5 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

More About This Job

Craft Requirements:

  • Must be able to obtain a Missouri Class E Driver’s License by the end of the Probationary period and cannot drive University owned vehicles until Class E Driver’s License is obtained.
  • Capable of doing extensive walking, climbing stairs/ladders, lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs. and other similar physical activity.
  • Must be willing to provide one’s own hand tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

Air Filters, Commercial HVAC Systems, Communication, Customer Service, Electrical Construction, HVAC Control Systems, HVAC Mechanical, HVAC Systems, Maintenance Repair, Maintenance Services, Maintenance Work, Plumbing, Troubleshooting

Grade

UF01

Salary Range

$37.93

The salary rate for this position is determined by the current union contract. Please note that there may be salary differentials for working second or third shifts.

Scheduled Hours

40

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