IUOE Equipment Mechanic

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY

6d • $26 - $33

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Performs technical and mechanical work in the inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, repairing, adjusting, limited fabrication and cleaning of apparatus, instruments and equipment The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law. Learn. Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

• High school diploma plus 2-3 years experience in an electrical/mechanical or related environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Checks, troubleshoots, repairs and adjusts apparatus, instruments and equipment according to specific procedures. Performs necessary electrical and electronic work on beds, lifts and other related equipment. Fabricates parts not requiring extensive machining.
• Works from blue prints, sketches, wiring diagrams and verbal instructions or from experience in completing mechanical, electrical, electronic assignments and/or diagnosing apparatus, instruments and equipment.
• Performs cleaning of equipment, instruments and apparatus in accordance with approved maintenance procedures to assure that electrical, electronic and mechanical components are protected. Instructs Housekeeping in basic cleaning of equipment. Instructs Nursing staff in proper operating procedures of equipment.
• Performs basic and routine level work commonly assigned to other trades, i.e. carpentry or electrical, where performance of such tasks is incidental to performance of the mechanical work or is required in response to an emergency situation.
• Keeps records and makes daily reports of work.
• Complies with safety regulations of the University and of Local, State, and Federal Agencies.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and insures that tools and equipment are kept in good working order.
• Performs other duties requiring comparable skills and responsibility as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees