General Maintenance Mechanic (PM Shift)- Tempe campus

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Management, Residential Facilities, seeks a second-shift General Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance work in residence halls. The position is based on ASU’s Tempe campus and may require work at other ASU campus locations based on program need. The role serves as a certified trades worker in an area of specialty to ensure proper installation, modification, and repair of related systems. The mechanic performs electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC maintenance; responds to maintenance requests using the TMA work order system; maintains daily records using computers or tablets; and interacts with occupants, customers, and students. The position requires working Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., as well as rotating on-call/stand-by duty and possible emergency response at night, on weekends, and on holidays. 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 demonstrating comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid Arizona driver’s license of at least Class D upon employment, maintained throughout employment.
Acceptable driving record: five or fewer points during the most recent 39-month period as of the date of hire.
Ability to lift, bend, and carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, and single-person lifts up to 40 feet.
Ability to work in and out of private residences while communicating with occupants.
Ability to follow safety precautions and processes when exposed to hazardous tools and equipment, and to use required personal protective equipment; medical clearance may be required for PPE use.
Eligibility to legally work in the United States; the department will not sponsor this position.
Successful completion of required pre-employment screening, including background and fingerprint checks.

Nice To Haves

Two years of applicable general maintenance and repair experience.
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.
Customer service experience.
Basic computer skills.
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 and various 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, including flush bolts, push/pull handles, kick plates, strikes, hinges, closers, 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 minor drywall repairs and paint touch-ups.
Replace air filters, clean coils with a coil comb and flush them, and replace thermostats and sensors.
Use hand tools, power tools, and other equipment relevant to assigned duties.
Maintain daily logs and records using computers or tablets.
Use the TMA work order system to respond to maintenance requests.
Communicate effectively with occupants, customers, and students from diverse backgrounds.
Work within a team and contribute to team goals.
Work a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and respond to emergencies, potentially at night, on weekends, or on holidays.

Benefits

22 days of accrued vacation leave annually.
12 days of accrued sick leave annually.
10 paid holidays annually.
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.
Retirement program through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Paid time for volunteer activities 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.