General Maintenance Mechanic- Lead (Research)

asu; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Tuition reduction

Parental leave

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Job summary

Arizona State University’s Tempe campus seeks a Skilled Crafts and Trade Assistant 3 Non-Exempt to lead general maintenance tasks in a facilities setting. The role supports installation, modification, and repair of building systems, coordinating activities with other trades staff.

The position emphasizes hands-on maintenance across electrical, plumbing, carpentry and related areas, with duties extending to other campus locations as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and three years experience in related area OR equivalent combination of experience/training.
• Lead trades experience in institutional, commercial/industrial maintenance.
• Willingness to work at multiple campus locations and coordinate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Electrical maintenance and repair for 120/277V systems; lighting, ballasts, switches, receptacles, diffusers.
• Plumbing maintenance and repair for labs, restrooms, kitchens.
• Carpentry maintenance; door hardware, flooring, ceilings and drywall touch-ups.
• Operate hand and power tools; document daily logs with electronic systems.
• Respond to elevator trouble calls and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing

Carpentry

Team leadership

Customer interaction

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Job Profile:

Skilled Crafts and Trade Assistant 3 Non-Exempt

Job Family:

Skilled Crafts and Trade

Time Type:

Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and three years (3) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:

Serves as a lead trades worker in an area of specialty to ensure proper installation, modification, and repair of related systems.

Job Description:

Facilities Development and Management, Facilities Management (Research), seeks a General Maintenance Mechanic Lead whose maintenance background is in institutional, commercial/industrial general maintenance to coordinate work activities of others and perform general maintenance of complex research University buildings.

This position is located at the Tempe campus but will require working at other campus locations based on program need.

This position will remain open until filled.

Essential Duties:

• Electrical maintenance duties for 120 and 277 volts: Maintain and repair lighting, ballast, lighting switches, and receptacles, sockets, and diffusers
• Perform electrical troubleshooting utilizing multi-meters/volt detectors and circuit tracers.
• Plumbing maintenance duties: Provide plumbing repair and maintenance of public restrooms, labs, kitchens, etc.
• Maintain and re-build water closet flushometers, urinal flushometers, and multiple types and brands of faucets and under sink supplies.
• Clear all types of drain clogs and stoppages.
• Maintain public restroom toilet and urinal partitions and replacement of related hardware of partitions.
• Carpentry maintenance duties: Maintain and adjust auto door closers.
• Provide interior and exterior door preventative maintenance and replacement of door hardware such as flush bolts, push/pull handles, kick plates, door strikes, hinges, closers, weather stripping, smoke seals, door sweeps.
• Repair and replace several diverse types of flooring.
• Maintain and replace damaged suspended ceiling systems and ceiling tiles.
• Provide small drywall repairs, including paint touch-up of drywall repairs.
• Other duties: Be first response to elevator trouble calls and performing basic troubleshooting of elevator door problems.
• Utilize various specific hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Maintain daily logs/records with the use of computers/tablets.
• Interact effective with customers and students
• Work within a team environment and contribute to team goals.
• Move and relocate research equipment as needed.
• Understand operations of specialized research building systems
• Use electronic work order systems (TMS) to track and manager task requests.
• Clearly communicate to perform essential functions of the job.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

Wage Range: $22.60 to 23.65 based on experience and education. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Desired Qualifications:

One (1) year lead experience in hospitals/schools/large manufacturing and/or commercial/industrial facilities.

Experience in:

• 120/277v electrical maintenance and repair
• plumbing maintenance and repair of hospitals, schools, or large manufacturing and/or commercial/industrial facilities
• electrical maintenance and repair of hospitals, schools, or large manufacturing and/or commercial/industrial facilities
• using electronic work order systems (TMS) to track and manager task requests.

Working Environment:

• Carry up to 50 pounds
• Stand, lift, bend, stoop, kneel to perform work
• Work off ladders, scaffolding, single man lifts up to 40 feet
• May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials, tools, and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed, and may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) (e.g. safety glasses, hearing protection, negative pressure and positive pressure respirator). Use of PPE may require medical clearance prior to use.
• May drive University vehicles.

Department Statement:

What's in it for you?

Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance? ASU offers the following employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff:

• 22 days of vacation leave, 12 days of sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff
• World-class educational opportunities at deeply discounted rates for employees and eligible family members through its employee tuition reduction program. For more information go to https://cfo.asu.edu/reduced-tuition .
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
• Comprehensive and very affordable benefits package including dental, vision and life insurance benefits. More information available at https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits .
• Retirement program des