Building Maintenance Mechanic I - III AS8044

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

Job summary

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Oklahoma State University is seeking a Building Maintenance Mechanic to perform routine repairs across facilities and a new Teaching Hospital project. Expect duties spanning plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and equipment care, with on-call rotation and after-hours responsibilities in a dynamic campus environment.

Candidate must lift heavy loads, work in cramped spaces, and hold a valid driver's license with forklift certification after hire.

Qualifications

• High School/GED; degree conferred on or before start date.
• BMM I: two years of building trade experience or 600 hours vocational education.
• BMM II: three years of building trade experience plus 600 hours education and one year additional experience.
• BMM III: four years of building trade experience plus 600 hours education and two years additional experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine building and equipment repairs (plumbing, electrical, hydraulic, carpentry, flooring, ceiling and doors).
• Assist with moving furniture/equipment and setting up for events; handle parts/supplies pickup and delivery.
• Maintain shop equipment, vehicles, forklifts, and preventive maintenance records.
• Able to work with animals, lift over 75 pounds and work in confined or elevated spaces.

Skills

On-call readiness

Physical stamina

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Forklift/Lift Truck Safety Certificate

Apprentice license (mechanical/electrical/plumbing)

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Carey Warner, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Due to communication expectations of the position, employee will be required to maintain a personal cell phone and will be required to participate in the maintenance on-call rotation, with each on-call period lasting one week including after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$16.00 - $25.00

Hourly

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About This Position

The College of Veterinary Medicine is growing, improving, and preparing for an exciting future. As the college continues working toward becoming a top-ranking veterinary program, maintaining reliable facilities and equipment is a critical part of supporting students, faculty, clinicians, patients, and animal care. This position plays an important role in maintaining and improving older facilities, as well as maintaining a new, state-of-the-art Teaching Hospital upon its completion.

Responsible for routine building and equipment repairs including minor plumbing, electrical, hydraulic, carpentry, flooring, ceiling, wall, and overhead door repairs. Maintains shop equipment, tools, vehicles, forklifts, compressed medical gas systems, and preventative maintenance records. Assists with moving furniture and equipment, setting up for special events, picking up and delivering parts or supplies, unloading animal food, snow and ice removal, and other general maintenance duties as assigned.

Due to communication expectations of the position, employee will be required to maintain a personal cell phone and will be required to participate in the maintenance on-call rotation, with each on-call period lasting one week including after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

Work may involve exposure to welding equipment, power tools, electricity, steam, compressed gases, machinery, animals, heavy loads, noise, dust, and animal waste. Loud noises related to equipment and animals is routine. The employee must use appropriate provided personal protective equipment and be able to respond to maintenance needs, projects, and emergencies as required.

Must be able to work in cramped spaces, on ladders, and around animals. Must be able to lift and manipulate loads in excess of 75 pounds. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, crawl, stoop, and work below and above waist level for extended period of time. Must have valid driver's license. Must obtain Forklift/Lift Truck Operator Safety Certificate after hire.

Must be eligible for employment in areas governed by the U.S. Patriot Act and the Public Health and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, 42 CFR 73, 7 CFR 331, and 9 CFR 121. Consequently, the individual hired for this position must successfully complete a Department of Justice/Federal Bureau of Investigation (DOJ/FBI) security risk assessment as well as the background check.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• BMM I - two years of prior successful work experience in a building trade; and/or the equivalent of 600 hours Vocational/Technical education in a related building trade field.

BMM II - three years of prior successful work experience in a building trade; and/or the equivalent of 600 hours Vocational/Technical education in a related building trade field plus one year of prior successful work experience in a building trade.

BMM III - four years of prior successful work experience in a building trade; and/or the equivalent of 600 hours Vocational/Technical education in a related building trade field plus two years of prior successful work experience in a building trade. Candidate position placement is dependent upon years of experience and availability.

Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses

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

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.

Building Maintenance Mechanic III will require an apprentice license in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing.

Must obtain Forklift/Lift Truck Operator Safety Certificate after hire.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

Due to communication expectations of the position, employee will be required to maintain a personal cell phone and will be required to participate in the maintenance on-call rotation, with each on-call period lasting one week including after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

Must be eligible for employment in areas governed by the U.S. Patriot Act and the Public Health and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, 42 CFR 73, 7 CFR 331, and 9 CFR 121. Consequently, the individual hired for this position must successfully complete a Department of Justice/Federal Bureau of Investigation (DOJ/FBI) security risk assessment as well as the background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational/Technical
• Prefer journeyman level HVAC, plumbing and electrical experience.