"Sr Maintenance Mechanic"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Sr Maintenance Mechanic for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The position is needed for day-to-day building operations and services in the area of building maintenance and preventive maintenance of critical systems. Operations include after hours and weekends to support client programs, conferences and events.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Plans and coordinates such general mechanical maintenance duties as the examination, dismantling, repair, reassembly and maintenance of various types of mechanical/electrical equipment, including refrigeration units, heating systems, air handling machinery, air conditioners, pumps, plumbing and steamfitting equipment, boilers, filters, etc.
• Inspects, repairs, and/or replaces used and defective parts; adjusts, lubricates and cleans functional parts; uses a variety of hand and power tools, welding and burning equipment, electrical testing equipment and measuring devices.
• May be required to perform general painting, carpentry, locksmithing, masonry and electrical duties.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repair duties; cleans shop work areas.
• Detects faulty operation of equipment; reports questionable conditions to supervisor.
• Performs related duties as required. Conducts inventory of equipment, materials and supplies.
• Advises management when to reorder stock.
• Responsible for estimating work time, writing up lists of appropriate and needed materials, and providing such materials for him/herself or the group.
• Provides guidance and instruction to craft trainees.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school/vocational school education or equivalent, plus four years of experience performing mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair work on industrial-type motors and pumps such as water distribution, high temp and vacuum pumps.
• Successful completion of an approved training program or of a certified apprenticeship program in the trade, plus a minimum of two years experience and proven competency performing complex and varied mechanical/electrical maintenance and repair work on industrial-type motors and pumps may be substituted for the above experience.

Special Conditions

• Shift hours/Schedule: 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday- Friday
• Clean Driving Record

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Posting Number: 26ST0164