Maintenance Mechanic

University of Wisconsin Stout • Menomonie, WI

1d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for daily operation, maintenance and repair of assigned academic buildings, preventative maintenance, building checks, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs. This position will interact with students, faculty, and other campus staff. This position to follow safe work practices, follow industry standards for maintenance/repairs, have good communication and record keeping skills. Employee shift is 7 am – 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday with occasional overtime as directed. This position will be required to respond to a 24-hour maintenance phone on a rotation with other staff.

Requirements

• A valid Wisconsin driver’s license is required for the operation of all state licensed vehicles.
• Basic smartphone, tablet and computer skills including email, internet and record keeping.
• Must be able to pass a background check and essential job function test.
• General knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment.
• General knowledge of plumbing systems and equipment.
• General knowledge of electrical systems and equipment.
• General knowledge of hand tools screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in HVAC systems with the ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair.
• Experience in plumbing systems, fixtures, and equipment with ability to troubleshoot and repair.
• Experience in electrical systems with ability to troubleshoot and repair.
• Customer service experience in working with a diverse community.
• Experience in mechanical systems preventative maintenance procedures.
• Experience with Work order system software such as TMA system.
• Experience in a higher education, health care, or institutional environment.

Responsibilities

• Operation, preventative maintenance, and repairs of facilities
• Perform HVAC preventative maintenance and repairs for air handlers (including filters, belts, bearings, and pulleys/sheaves), unit heaters, pumps, heating valves, ventilation, roof top exhaust units and chilled water systems.
• Perform plumbing systems preventative maintenance and repairs including faucets, sinks, showers, valves, urinals, flush valves, water closets, bottle fillers, water fountains, eyewash stations, recirculating pumps, sump pumps, backflow devices, and water softners.
• Repair or replacement of heating system, domestic water pumps and couplings including lubrication of all pumps and motors according to established preventative maintenance schedules or as requested.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on air compressors.
• Perform electrical systems troubleshooting and repairs including replacement of lights, switches, receptacles, hand dryers, LED conversions, motor replacements.
• Perform checks, maintenance and replacement of batteries for generators, UPS systems, fire alarms, etc.
• Perform preventive maintenance such as cleaning and auguring drain/waste lines.
• Perform minor carpentry repairs such as maintenance, repairs and adjustments of window, doors and door hardware including lock mechanisms, closers, door operators.
• Perform weekly generator inspections
• Perform inspections of fire extinguishers, exit lighting, fire alarms and other fire suppression systems.
• Perform building inspections and meter readings.
• Provide first response for service calls, building system alarms, and leak investigations.
• Complies with recognized environmental health and safety standards and safe work practices.
• Attends relevant training in respect to achieving the assigned tasks.
• Assists skilled trades with their maintenance and repair work as needed.
• Keeps work areas clean, organize and maintain supplies, tools, equipment and equipment/storage areas. Inventory items as determined.
• Perform building checks, identify deficient items and submit work orders for deficient items.
• Performs other duties as necessary for the University to function with a minimum number of interruptions.
• Uses campus e-mail and internet programs for communication and information, as needed, to compliment campus protocol.
• Performs record keeping for all activities above.
• Documents activity on equipment and systems to ensure optimal and safe operation
• Monitors, diagnoses, and communicates buildings' maintenance operational needs according to established policies and procedures from start to completion
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment
• Receives, responds, and prioritizes service requests

Benefits

• The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
• Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/quickguideus.pdf
• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees