"Utility Maintenance Mechanic I"

Primary Purpose/General Description

Under general direction, inspects, tests, adjusts, repairs and cleans minor mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and completes painting projects on campus.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Complete repair work order requests as assigned.
• Complete painting, repair and patch walls, windows and doors, water seal of buildings.
• Repair minor electrical units, such as emergency lights, alarms, vacuum cleaners, exhaust fans, wall and desk lights.
• Troubleshoot or replace ballasts and photo-controls.
• Replace burned out light bulbs and fluorescent fixtures.
• Adjust or diagnose thermostats and settings related to HVAC systems; Change air filters and belts.
• Tighten and adjust door closures, window locks, repair screens, drape cords, towel racks and shower doors.
• Clear clogged toilets and drains and repair leaking plumbing fixtures.
• Complete minor carpentry such as installing and repairing doors, cabinets, and furniture.
• Maintain mechanical areas.
• Participate in emergency response activities.
• Must utilize work-issued two-way radio and tablet during the performance of duties.
• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.
• Report all problems which require specialty shop attention.
• Active support for the College's Principles of Community and Principles of Diversity in the performance of job duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Must possess knowledge of electrical, plumbing, painting, and mechanical systems.
• Must possess knowledge of safe operation and use of tools and equipment, working methods and procedures.
• Must be able to establish and maintain cooperative relationships.
• Ability to work with various members of the Scripps community (faculty, staff, and students) and communicate with them in a clear, easy-to-understand way to solve the problem.
• Must wear uniforms and safety equipment as required.
• Must be able to do basic arithmetic computations.

Qualification Standards

Education & Experience

High school graduation or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and ability to perform the job. Three to five years related experience is preferred. Experience in private or public educational facility preferred.

Licenses / Certificates

Must have a valid drivers' license and a driving record acceptable to the college's automobile insurer.

Other

HOURS & CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a regular status, full-time, 12 month, benefits-eligible, non-exempt position. The scheduled hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Schedule will vary and will include some evening, weekend, and special event hours as required by the College. Hourly rate range: $22.00-$24.50. The hourly rate of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.

Supervisory Responsibility

None.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

Physical and Mental Requirements

Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans. Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop. Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 50 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books and packages. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, climb, push, pull, stoop, twist, stretch, and lift up to 50 lbs. from ground to waist level without assistance, climb ladders up to 20 feet with assistance and up to 10 feet unassisted, and able to work on feet for prolonged periods of time.

At-Will Employment

Regular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time. Scripps College is an At-Will employer. Employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.