General Maintenance Mechanic (Residential Facilities- Tempe campus)

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Management, Residential Facilities, seeks a General Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance work in the residence halls. The position is based at ASU’s Tempe campus but may require work at other campus locations based on program need. It remains open until filled. The role serves as a certified trades worker in an area of specialty to ensure proper installation, modification, and repair of related systems. Work includes electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC maintenance, as well as basic elevator troubleshooting and swimming pool maintenance. The mechanic uses hand tools, power tools, equipment, and computers or tablets to maintain work logs and records, and interacts with customers and students as part of a team. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position may also require a rotating on-call or standby schedule, including emergency call-ins at night, on weekends, and on holidays. A valid Arizona Class D driver’s license is required upon employment and must be maintained. The role is safety/security sensitive and requires successful background and fingerprint checks.

Requirements

High school diploma and two years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment or field, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training providing comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license, minimum Class D, upon employment and maintain it throughout employment.
Must have an acceptable driving record: five or fewer points in the 39 months before the date of hire.
Must successfully pass required pre-employment background and fingerprint checks.

Nice To Haves

Two years of general maintenance and repair experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education providing comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Experience with work order systems such as TMA.
Experience in plumbing installation, repair, or maintenance.
Experience in electrical troubleshooting, repair, or maintenance.
Experience in carpentry repair or maintenance.
Experience in HVAC troubleshooting, repair, or maintenance.
Experience in swimming pool maintenance or repair.
Customer service experience.
Basic computer usage experience.
Experience working on locks, doors, and exit devices.
Evidence of effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair lighting, ballasts, lighting switches, receptacles, sockets, tombstones, and diffusers, including 277-volt lighting.
Troubleshoot electrical issues using multimeters, volt detectors, and circuit tracers.
Replace damaged or worn outlets, including ground-fault circuit interrupters.
Repair and maintain plumbing in restrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, drinking fountains, and other areas.
Maintain and rebuild water-closet and urinal flushometers, faucets, and under-sink supplies.
Clear drain clogs and stoppages.
Maintain public restroom toilet and urinal partitions and replace related partition hardware.
Maintain and adjust automatic door closers.
Perform preventative maintenance on interior and exterior doors and replace door hardware, weather stripping, smoke seals, and door sweeps.
Repair and replace various types of flooring.
Maintain and replace damaged suspended ceiling systems and ceiling tiles.
Perform small drywall repairs and touch up paint on repaired areas.
Replace air filters and clean coils using a coil comb, including flushing coils.
Replace thermostats and sensors.
Respond first to elevator trouble calls and perform basic troubleshooting of elevator door problems.
Maintain swimming pools.
Use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment required for maintenance duties.
Maintain daily logs and records using computers or tablets.
Interact effectively with customers and students, communicate clearly, and contribute to a team environment.
Drive University vehicles as required.

Benefits

22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave, and 10 paid holidays annually for staff.
Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, 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.
Arizona State Retirement System retirement program.
Paid time for volunteer work and professional development.
Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
Disability and leave program for income protection.
Free and confidential Employee Assistance services.
Discounts on ASU sports and events and through ASU partnerships.