Building Maintenance Mechanic I

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University in Stillwater is seeking a Building Maintenance Mechanic I to perform general facility maintenance across Athletics facilities, including repairs, carpentry and painting, and to support event preparations. The role requires a High School diploma or GED and two years in building trades, plus a valid driver's license; lifting up to 50 lbs and CMMS proficiency are needed.

Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm with overtime on event days, hourly pay $16–$25 depending

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; two years in building trades or equivalent training (600 hours)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain OSU vehicle operation eligibility
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and workplace practices
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs and work in confined spaces
• Proficiency in using CMMS and related mobile tech for maintenance tasks

Responsibilities

• Perform general facility maintenance across Athletics facilities (repairs, carpentry, painting)
• Brush and groom football fields and practice areas; prepare venues for events
• Handle grounds maintenance and equipment operation; assist director of Facilities and Grounds as needed
• Assist with event site readiness and compliance with NCAA venue standards
• Overtime on game days and pregame days as required

Skills

Safety regulations

Communication

Manual dexterity

Mechanical/electrical background

Observe and report

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Doug Beach, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with evenings and weekends as scheduled for events.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$16.00 - $25.00 (contingent upon available funding)

Hourly

Priority Application Date

Applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired.

About this Position

General facility maintenance which includes but not limited to repair of any broken items within the Athletics complex (seats, equipment, etc), carpentry and paint projects as assigned. Brush and groom football game field, indoor and outdoor practice fields. General grounds maintenance which includes but not limited to preparing football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, track and cross country and turf for practice and competition. Operating and maintaining equipment and tools needed to perform duties. Clean-up, blow and sweep after events at football, basketball, baseball, softball and soccer tracks. Several facilities/fields may have activity on a given day. This position would assist the director of Facilities and Grounds, in his/her absence, of having to make decisions regarding the fields. This decision making can occur on a daily basis. Athletics and the University have a lot invested in these different playing fields. Without the proper care, these faculties/fields could be severely damaged. Venue preparation for events which includes inspecting sites to ensure readiness for competitions on the day of event, familiarity of NCAA regulations pertaining to venues such as height of basketball goals from floor to rim, being on call to event and during event to ensure problems are resolved timely. Several hours of overtime on game days and pregame days.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)

• Building Maintenance Mechanic I- High School/GED with two years of prior work experience in the building trade or the equivalent of 600 hours of Vocational/Technical education in a related building trade field.

  Post-secondary education may substitute for years of required experience.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Have, before hire and maintain after hire, a valid driver’s license. A valid driver’s license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Knowledge of Federal and State building codes, safety regulations, and workplace practices. Must be able to lift in excess of 50 lbs. Must be able to work in confined spaces. Provide event support as assistant to direct supervisor, assuring all facility resources availability. Highly developed ability to observe and take note, good communication skills, ability to follow instructions closely, ability to work with very little supervision. Ability to access tight spaces to perform job, pass a respirator fit test, and wear full face respirator for extended periods. May need to climb and/or work from stairs, ladders, scaffold, etc. for extended periods. Ability to work in a squat position or on knees for extended periods. Broad general mechanical/electrical/electronic background. General building skill experience (i.e. carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, etc.). Ability to become proficient in the use of Aim Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the use of mobile technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's