MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 2 [2 openings]

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group. Maintenance & Construction (M&C) is responsible for general maintenance, repair, and renovations of all University of Washington (UW) main campus facilities including building interiors, exteriors, and grounds, as well as logistics, moving, and disposal of surplus equipment and furniture. This role involves performing skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, remodeling and construction of buildings, grounds, machinery, facilities, and equipment. Work involves repair, installation and maintenance of physical facilities requiring skilled mechanical and trades work, with a good working knowledge of several related skill fields such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding and machinist work. The position requires the ability to work independently in troubleshooting and completing routine corrective and preventive maintenance assignments.

Requirements

Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a journey worker, OR full-journey status in a union; OR four years’ applicable work experience.
Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.
Must be able to be fitted for and wear a respirator on the job.
Must participate in medical screening/monitoring (such as TB screening and proof of measles inoculation) required for work assignments in locations, including but not limited to, nonhuman primate areas, the Animal Research and Care Facility, and the University of Washington Medical Center
Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and practical experience with WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) regulations.
Demonstrated proficiency with standard productivity software including Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent products.
Demonstrated successful ability in taking direction, working well with others and as a member of a team.
Demonstrated excellent effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Patch and paint walls
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all types of mechanical equipment.
Remove, repair and replace ceiling tiles
Repair windows, doors, screens, floors, floor coverings and painted surfaces.
Perform journey level tasks in machinery mechanics; such as repair and replacement of drive belts, motors etc. on-air handling equipment.
Maintain boilers, repair kitchen equipment and exhaust fans
Adjust door closers
Hang shower curtains
Hook shower drains
Tighten toilet seats
Operate various power tools in a skilled manner
May assist, coordinate and/or work with other trades and journey level personnel
Perform semi-skilled tasks in multiple trades including electrician and plumbing work.
Replace lighting ballasts and lamps.
Replace showers heads
Repairing leaking faucets
Install shower sweeps
Operate machinery such as forklifts and scissor-lifts.
Load and unload materials and supplies.
Operate vehicles such as UW vans and trucks to transport tools, equipment and personnel to various job sites.
Keep supervisor informed of project status and work progress, required project materials and equipment.
May instruct semi-skilled workers.
Communicate and coordinate with other UW Facilities shops to facilitate work.
Know and comply with occupational health and safety regulations specific to the work and conduct on the job, including Safety Data Sheet (SDS) instructions, Hazard Review Checklists (HRCs) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Comply with all UW and UW Facilities policies and procedures, M&C protocols, i.e. Individual Accountability Protocols (IAP).
Support all management directives and the vision and values of M&C.
Participate in and follow through with M&C process improvement initiatives, including Balanced Scorecard (BSC), incorporating metrics and Lean principles into internal work processes, and promoting employee engagement in continuous improvements and innovation.
Actively participate in meetings and training as scheduled.
Provide excellent customer service through effective, courteous and professional interactions with clients, colleagues and the campus community.
Other duties as required