Building Mechanic

Illinois Wesleyan University; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Wesleyan University is seeking a full-time on-campus Building Trades professional to maintain and repair interior finishes, envelope systems, and furniture/equipment across campuses. The role involves installation, troubleshooting, and collaboration with trades staff on multiple renovations and repairs.

Requires a high school/GED and at least 5 years of relevant experience; on-call rotations for 24/7 service and snow removal are expected.

Qualifications

• High school/GED required; apprenticeship preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in painting, building interior, building envelope, furniture, fixtures and equipment construction preferred.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call roster for service to faculty, staff, and students.
• Participate in the snow removal on-call roster.
• Participate in department safety training.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical demands: lift up to 100 lbs.; repetitive motion; climb stairs and ladders; lift/carry up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of building interior finishes, wall and ceiling systems; drywall, plaster and paint; locks and door systems; and all flooring types.
• Building envelope systems; roof, drains and gutter systems, masonry, metal, wood, and plastic exterior; exterior concrete and railing systems; building penetrations including exterior window/door systems and locks.
• Building furniture systems and moveable equipment; furniture, fixtures and equipment in residence halls, academic, administrative and athletic buildings.
• Assist plumbers, electricians, and HVAC staff on minor installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Provide technical expertise as it relates to carpentry and painting.
• Work with the Supervisor of Building Trades in researching parts, projects, inventory and equipment.

Skills

Painting

Carpentry

Building interiors

Furniture

Fixtures

Education

High school / GED

Job description

This position maintains the University’s building systems, equipment, and structures. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of building interior finishes, including painting, building envelope systems, furniture, fixtures and equipment. Projects range in scope and complexity from simple furniture repairs to completing entire interior renovations. This is a full time, on-campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition scholarship programs for employees and dependents.

Responsibilities

• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of:

• Building interior finishes; wall and ceiling systems; drywall, plaster and paint; locks and door systems; and all flooring types
• Building envelope systems; roof, drains and gutter systems, masonry, metal, wood, and plastic exterior as well as hard and soft joint systems; exterior concrete and railing systems; building penetrations including exterior window/door systems and locks
• Building furniture systems and moveable equipment; furniture, fixtures and equipment in residence halls, academic, administrative and athletic buildings

• Assist plumbers, electricians, and HVAC staff on minor installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs
• Provide technical expertise as it relates to carpentry and painting
• Work with the Supervisor of Building Trades in researching parts, projects, inventory and equipment

Requirements

• High school/GED required; apprenticeship preferred
• Minimum of 5 years experience in painting, building interior, building envelope, furniture, fixtures and equipment construction preferred
• Participate in 24/7 on-call roster for service to faculty, staff, and students
• Participate in the snow removal on-call roster
• Participate in department safety trainingLegal
• Valid driver’s license
• Physical demands: Occasionally requires ability to lift up to 100 lbs.; Frequently requires twisting, turning, repetitive hand/wrist motion and forearm rotation, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, squatting, crawling, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, balancing and reaching above shoulder and down to floor and lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.; Constantly requires standing, walking, traveling from building to building multiple times a day and lifting/carrying up to 25lbs.

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment physical and background investigation.

Level T $26.67/hr

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints.