General Maintenance Mechanic (Residential Facilities)- Tempe campus

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

11d•$21•Hybrid

About The Position

Facilities Management (Residential Facilities) at the Tempe campus is seeking a General Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance work in the residence halls. This position is based on the Tempe campus but may require working at other ASU locations based on program need. The role involves ensuring the proper installation, modification, and repair of related systems as a certified trades worker in an area of specialty.

Requirements

High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment.
Must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39-month period from date of hire.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination post offer of employment.
Must pass a fingerprint check.
Must have current eligibility to legally work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Two years of general maintenance and repair experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.
Obtain an Environmental Protection Agency Type 1 refrigeration license upon employment.
Experience in work order systems (TMA)
Experience in plumbing installation, repair, and/or maintenance
Experience in electrical troubleshooting, repair and/or maintenance
Experience in carpentry repair and/or maintenance
Experience in HVAC troubleshooting, repair, and/or maintenance
Experience in swimming pool maintenance/repair
Experience in customer service
Experience in basic computer usage
Experience working on locks/doors and exit devices
Evidence of effective communication skills

Responsibilities

Maintain and repair lighting, ballast, lighting switches, and receptacles, sockets, tombstones, and diffusers including 277 Volt lighting.
Perform electrical troubleshooting utilizing multi-meters/volt detectors and circuit tracers.
Replace damaged or worn outlets including ground fault circuit interrupters.
Provide plumbing repair and maintenance of restrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, drinking fountains, etc.
Maintain and re-build water closet flushometers, urinal flushometers, and multiple types and brands of faucets and under sink supplies.
Clear all types of drain clogs and stoppages.
Maintain public restroom toilet and urinal partitions and replacement of related hardware of partitions.
Maintain and adjust auto door closers.
Provide interior and exterior door preventative maintenance and replacement of door hardware such as flush bolts, push/pull handles, kick plates, door strikes, hinges, closers, weather stripping, smoke seals, door sweeps.
Repair and replacement of several diverse types of flooring.
Maintain and replace damaged suspended ceiling systems and ceiling tiles.
Perform small drywall repairs, including paint touch-up of drywall repairs.
Replace air filters.
Clean coils with a coil comb along with flushing of the coils.
Replace thermostats and sensors.
Provide first response to elevator trouble calls and performing basic troubleshooting of elevator door problems.
Provide swimming pool maintenance.
Utilize various specific hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
Maintain daily logs/records with the use of computers/tablets.
Interact effectively with customers and students of diverse backgrounds.
Work within a team environment and contribute to team goals.
Use electronic work order systems (TMA) in response to requests for maintenance.
Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
May be required to work a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and may be called in for emergency response including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their 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 benefits.
Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
Paid time for volunteer and professional development
Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
Disability and leave program for income protection
Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships