Maintenance Mechanic

Auburn University•Auburn, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Auburn University Facilities Management is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to support Zone 2 in maintaining and repairing campus buildings, grounds, and facilities. The role includes routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to help keep campus facilities safe, functional, and welcoming. Work may be performed independently or with other team members, and requires coordination with supervisors and communication with coworkers and management to complete routine and emergency repairs in a quality and timely manner. The mechanic may enter occupied and unoccupied campus facilities, including housing, dining facilities, offices, and academic and administrative buildings. Interaction with housing residents, students, faculty, and staff during and after normal working hours is required. The role may also assist with furniture removal, installation, relocation, and setup.

Requirements

Level I: High school diploma or equivalent.
Level I: Valid driver's license.
Level II: High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of journeyman-level experience in building maintenance, electrical repair, plumbing repair, carpentry, and/or trades.
Level II: Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair building environmental systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, and associated systems; coordinate repair and maintenance schedules with supervisors.
Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain building 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 building electrical systems, including lights, devices, fan motors, and breakers; perform routine maintenance such as replacing bulbs, ballasts, and batteries.
Perform basic carpentry work, including door, window, and furniture repair or replacement; replace locks, hinges, window balances, drawer glides, and pulls.
Maintain indoor and outdoor surfaces by cleaning, pressure washing, painting, and repairing or replacing materials to preserve facility appearance and service life.
Assist with other building maintenance and repair work, including brick work, concrete, flooring, and general construction.
Communicate and collaborate with coworkers and management to complete routine and emergency repairs in a quality and timely manner.
Enter occupied and unoccupied facilities, potentially including campus housing, personal suites, dining facilities, offices, and academic and administrative buildings; interact with residents, students, faculty, and staff during and after normal working hours as required.
Assist with furniture removal, installation, relocation, and setup.