Temporary Maintenance Mechanic 1 ( Monday- Friday 7:00 A.M- 3:00 P.M.)

University of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Facilities management Housing is seeking a qualified TEMPORARY Maintenance Mechanic for the summer of 2026. Duties associated with this position include, but are not limited to: • Conducting inspections, repairs, replacements, and adjustments to interior and exterior surfaces of Residence Halls, Dining Service locations and off campus housing • Repairing furniture, window treatments and screens • Replacing toilet seats, toilet paper dispensers, paper towel holders, toilet stall partitions • Door and door hardware repairs • Replacing and installing towel racks, shower curtains, coat hooks, floor tile, cove base, carpeting, ceiling tiles • Minor concrete patching, plastering, and painting. • Minor carpentry work such as hanging shelves, pictures, mirrors, light cover replacements, handrails, adjusting and replacing of door closers and repairs to door locks including Persona locks. • Moving, repairing, and replacing appliances • Drive University vehicles as needed. • Other duties as assigned by the Managers and Lead Mechanic.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED to include shop classes dealing with carpentry or other building trades or successful completion of two years technical school or a minimum of three years of job experience directly related to the Building Maintenance Mechanic functions.
Knowledge and skills needed to maintain building components such as furniture, fixtures, and floor systems, ceiling tiles, doors, and windows.
Demonstrated ability to repair locks and lock hardware.
Demonstrated proficiency in the safe and effective use of hand and power tools used in the carpentry trade.
The incumbent must have the ability to lift up to 85 pounds on a regular basis.
The incumbent must have the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
A valid Pennsylvania Driver's License is required.

Responsibilities

Conducting inspections, repairs, replacements, and adjustments to interior and exterior surfaces of Residence Halls, Dining Service locations and off campus housing
Repairing furniture, window treatments and screens
Replacing toilet seats, toilet paper dispensers, paper towel holders, toilet stall partitions
Door and door hardware repairs
Replacing and installing towel racks, shower curtains, coat hooks, floor tile, cove base, carpeting, ceiling tiles
Minor concrete patching, plastering, and painting.
Minor carpentry work such as hanging shelves, pictures, mirrors, light cover replacements, handrails, adjusting and replacing of door closers and repairs to door locks including Persona locks.
Moving, repairing, and replacing appliances
Drive University vehicles as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the Managers and Lead Mechanic.