Maintenance Mechanic

University of Wisconsin Stout•Menomonie, WI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of assigned university housing buildings. Work includes custodial equipment repair, preventive maintenance, building checks and inspections, and plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry repairs. The mechanic interacts with students, faculty, dining, facilities, and other campus staff, and is expected to follow safe work practices and industry standards while maintaining good communication and records. The regular shift is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime as directed. The mechanic also responds to a 24-hour maintenance phone on a rotating basis with other staff. The position is within Facilities Management, which includes Building Maintenance and Grounds, Custodial Services, the Heating Plant, Administration, and Facilities Planning and Engineering. The campus includes approximately 2.4 million square feet across 55 buildings on about 135 acres and operates its own steam, chilled water, data, and electricity utilities. The position requires a valid Wisconsin driver's license to operate state-licensed vehicles, passing a background check, and passing an essential job function test. A six-month probationary period is required. The minimum starting salary is $19 per hour.

Requirements

Basic smartphone, tablet, and computer skills, including email, internet use, and record keeping.
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot issues.
Valid Wisconsin driver's license for operation of state-licensed vehicles.
Ability to pass a background check and essential job function test.

Nice To Haves

Experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC systems.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment.
Experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems.
Experience with preventive maintenance procedures for mechanical systems.
Experience with work-order system software such as TMA.
Facilities maintenance experience in higher education, health care, or an institutional environment.
Customer service experience working with a diverse community.
Ability to follow directions, work independently, and work as part of a team.
Experience repairing and maintaining custodial equipment.
Experience using a multimeter and reading wiring diagrams.
Preventive maintenance experience.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students, coworkers, supervisors, and other university employees.
Good work habits, including attendance, punctuality, accountability, thoroughness, and resourcefulness.
Ability to prioritize, schedule, and coordinate work with supervisors, maintenance staff, students, and other trades.
Attention to detail and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on plumbing systems and fixtures, including faucets, sinks, showers, valves, toilets, pumps, backflow devices, and water fountains.
Repair, replace, and maintain pumps and couplings for domestic water and heating systems, and lubricate pumps and motors according to maintenance schedules.
Clean and auger drain and waste lines.
Perform HVAC preventive maintenance and minor repairs on air handlers, unit heaters, pumps, roof exhaust units, and chilled water systems.
Maintain and repair air compressors.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and equipment, including lights, switches, receptacles, appliances, motors, and hand dryers.
Inspect, maintain, and replace batteries for generators, UPS systems, and fire alarms; replace standalone smoke detectors in residence hall rooms.
Perform minor carpentry repairs to windows, screens, blinds, shades, doors, hardware, ceiling systems, flooring, and baseboards.
Assemble, install, and repair residence hall furniture, furnishings, display boards, restroom partitions, and accessories.
Repair hand dryers, washers, dryers, custodial equipment, and kitchen equipment.
Perform weekly generator inspections and inspect fire extinguishers, exit lighting, fire alarms, and other fire suppression systems.
Perform building inspections and meter readings, respond first to fire alarm and other system alarms and investigate leaks.
Install and maintain air conditioning units.
Coordinate and direct student workers assisting with daily work activities.
Follow environmental health and safety standards and safe work practices, and attend relevant training.
Assist skilled trades with maintenance and repair work as needed.
Keep work areas clean and organize and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas; inventory items as assigned.
Identify deficient items during building checks and submit work orders.
Receive, respond to, and prioritize service requests; document work and equipment activity; and perform scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance.
Monitor, diagnose, and communicate building maintenance needs according to established procedures from initial report through completion.
Perform other maintenance work needed to support uninterrupted university operations, use campus email and internet programs as needed, and maintain records of activities.