Maintenance Mechanic

Appalachian State University • Boone, NC

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About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing building HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, as well as steam and condensate systems, water and collection systems, and sprinkler systems. The position floats between multiple trades—including plumbing, steam/welding, E-construction, mechanical, and sprinkler systems—as assigned to meet operational and business needs.

A trainee or apprentice may advance to the Contributing Level after successfully completing a one-year apprenticeship in the assigned trade(s). The job description notes that it is a generalized representation of positions in this class and may not reflect essential functions for every position.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Experience in trade areas related to the position may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• For the trainee/apprenticeship pathway: graduation from high school or equivalent; related trade experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Successful completion of a one-year apprenticeship in the assigned trade(s) is required for a trainee/apprentice to advance to the Contributing Level.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience with sprinkler systems and/or plumbing.
• Experience with steam and condensate systems.
• Experience in the construction industry.
• Metal fabrication and welding experience.
• CDL Class B.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair building HVAC systems.
• Maintain and repair plumbing and electrical systems.
• Maintain and repair steam and condensate systems, water and collection systems, and sprinkler systems.
• Float between plumbing, steam/welding, E-construction, mechanical, and sprinkler-system trades as assigned to meet operational and business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED