Maintenance Mechanic 2
About The Position
Reporting to the Maintenance Mechanic Lead, the Maintenance Mechanic 2 is responsible for keeping UW Athletics' facilities and specialized equipment, safe, functional, and game-ready through preventative maintenance, repairs, and custom shop fabrication. By setting up and supporting venues for competitions and events (and leading staff in doing so), this person directly enables the department's 650+ student-athletes and 22 sports programs to train and compete without disruption. The role also carries an essential-function designation and a strong compliance focus, so reliability and adherence to University, NCAA, and State rules are central to its impact. The workstation for this role will reside in Alaska Airlines Arena. This role is not eligible for telework. This role will work 5 8-hour days Monday-Friday.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience maintaining or repairing athletic facility equipment, such as retractable bleachers, basketball support systems, or gymnasium and arena hardware.
- Experience with finish carpentry, cabinetry, or millwork fabrication in a shop setting.
- Experience setting up and supporting events at a stadium, arena, or similar venue, including working to tight turnaround times.
- Experience leading or coordinating the work of others, such as crews, student workers, or event staff
- Familiarity with NCAA or collegiate athletics environments, or with working in a compliance-driven setting
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical and athletic-specific equipment, including retractable bleachers, basketball support systems, and lighting fixtures. (25%)
- Repair facility fixtures and equipment, including lockers, doors, countertops, and cabinetry. (25%)
- Fabricate materials and equipment in the shop to fulfill ICA-specific requests. (10%)
- Install graphics and wall-mounted items such as pictures, whiteboards, and cabinets. (10%)
- Set up, support, and clean up venues for sporting events, special events, and other ICA activities, and lead staff in event preparation. (25%)
- Participate in required rules education programs and follow University, NCAA, Conference, and State compliance requirements. (5%)
- Manages temporary labor for facility cleanups, pressure washing, blowing, and event coverage.
Benefits
- Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions.
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
