Maintenance Mechanic - Student Affairs

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

About The Position

Property Management Services at Auburn University is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic responsible for maintaining and repairing campus buildings, grounds, and facilities. The role performs inspections, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs across building environmental, plumbing, electrical, and other systems. It also involves basic carpentry and may include painting and assistance with brick work, concrete, flooring, and general construction. The mechanic coordinates with supervisors and collaborates with coworkers and management to complete routine and emergency repairs safely, to a high standard, and on time. Depending on department and job requirements, the position may require access to occupied and unoccupied campus facilities, including housing, dining facilities, offices, and academic and administrative buildings. Interaction with housing residents, students, faculty, and staff may occur during and after normal working hours.

Requirements

Maintenance Mechanic I: High school diploma or equivalent.
Maintenance Mechanic II: High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of journeyman-level experience in building maintenance, electrical repair, plumbing repair, carpentry, and/or trades; or an associate's degree and 1 year of experience; or a bachelor's degree.
Journeyman-level experience in building maintenance, electrical repair, plumbing repair, carpentry, and/or trades for the Maintenance Mechanic II scope of experience.
Valid in-state driver license.

Nice To Haves

Additional certifications may be required for Maintenance Mechanic II and III, based on department need.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building environmental systems, including heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, and coordinate repair and maintenance schedules with supervisors.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plumbing systems, including domestic hot and cold water and sanitary sewer systems; replace fixtures and piping, repair leaks, and clear drains.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems, including lights, devices, fan motors, and breakers; perform routine and scheduled maintenance such as replacing bulbs, ballasts, and batteries.
Perform basic carpentry, including door, window, and furniture repair and replacement; replace locks, hinges, window balances, drawer glides, and pulls.
Maintain indoor and outdoor surfaces through painting and other surface maintenance to preserve facility appearance and extend service life.
Assist with other building maintenance and repair work, which may include brick work, concrete, flooring, and general construction.
Communicate and collaborate with coworkers and management on routine and emergency repairs to ensure work is completed with quality and timeliness.
Enter occupied and unoccupied campus facilities as required and interact with housing residents, students, faculty, and staff, including during and after normal working hours.