Maintenance Mechanic

Universities of Wisconsin•Rice Lake, WI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and repair of assigned university housing buildings. The role covers building systems and equipment, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, custodial equipment, and preventative maintenance. The mechanic performs building inspections and meter readings, responds to alarms and leaks, documents work, and communicates with students, faculty, dining, facilities, and other campus staff. The position requires safe work practices, adherence to industry maintenance and repair standards, and effective communication and record keeping. The regular shift is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional overtime as directed. The mechanic participates in a rotation responding to a 24-hour maintenance phone. The role may coordinate student workers, assist skilled trades, and perform other maintenance work needed to support university operations. A valid Wisconsin driver's license is required to operate state-licensed vehicles. Candidates must pass a background check and essential job function test. Facilities Management supports a campus of approximately 2.4 million square feet on about 135 acres, with 55 buildings and campus utilities including steam, chilled water, data, and electricity. The minimum starting pay is $19 per hour, and a six-month probationary period is required.

Requirements

Basic smartphone, tablet, and computer skills, including email, internet, and record keeping.
Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot issues.
Valid Wisconsin driver's license for operating state-licensed vehicles.
Ability to pass a background check and essential job function test.
Ability to stand for extended periods; climb ladders and stairs; stoop, crouch, crawl, turn, kneel, and balance.
Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to reach overhead, use hand and power tools, and complete paperwork manually.
Ability to work in partially lit, confined, dusty or dirty spaces, on elevated platforms and ladders, and in extreme temperatures on occasion.
Ability to wear safety-toe shoes throughout the shift and additional PPE as required; breathing masks may be required for some duties.

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 preventative maintenance procedures for mechanical systems.
Experience with work-order software such as TMA.
Facilities maintenance experience in higher education, health care, or another institutional environment.
Customer service experience working with a diverse community.
Ability to follow directions, work independently, and work in a team environment.
Experience repairing and maintaining custodial equipment.
Experience using a multimeter and reading wiring diagrams.
Preventative 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 scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair plumbing fixtures and systems, pumps, drains, and related equipment.
Perform HVAC preventative maintenance and minor repairs on air handlers, unit heaters, exhaust units, chilled water systems, and related equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems and equipment, including lighting, switches, receptacles, appliances, motors, and batteries for building systems.
Perform minor carpentry, flooring, ceiling, painting, door, hardware, furniture, and fixture repairs and installations.
Repair custodial, kitchen, laundry, and other building equipment; install and maintain air-conditioning units.
Conduct weekly generator inspections, building checks, meter readings, and inspections of fire extinguishers, exit lighting, alarms, and fire suppression systems.
Provide first response to fire alarms, other system alarms, and leak investigations.
Receive, respond to, and prioritize service requests; monitor, diagnose, and communicate building maintenance needs through completion.
Document work and equipment activity, maintain records, and submit work orders for deficiencies.
Coordinate and direct student workers in daily activities and assist skilled trades with maintenance and repair work as needed.
Follow environmental health and safety standards and safe work practices; attend relevant training.
Keep work areas, supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas clean and organized, and maintain inventory as directed.
Use campus email and internet programs for communication and information as needed.
Participate in the rotating response coverage for the 24-hour maintenance phone and work occasional overtime as directed.