General Maintenance Mechanic- Lead (Research)

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking a Skilled Crafts and Trade Assistant 3 to lead maintenance and repair tasks across university buildings at the Tempe campus. The role requires coordinating work, ensuring proper installation and service for electrical, plumbing, and carpentry systems, and responding to emergencies as needed.

Based in Tempe, the position entails a full-time schedule with on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• One year lead experience in hospitals/schools/large facilities is preferred.
• Experience with 120/277V electrical maintenance and repair; plumbing and carpentry maintenance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance activities and coordinate a team to install, modify, and repair systems.
• Perform electrical maintenance and troubleshooting with meters and detectors.
• Repair and maintain plumbing systems in public areas, labs, and kitchens.
• Maintain doors, flooring, ceilings, and drywall; manage minor carpentry tasks.
• Utilize electronic work order system (TMS) to track requests and document work.

Skills

Lead experience

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing maintenance

Carpentry maintenance

Team coordination

General maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Profile:

Skilled Crafts and Trade Assistant 3 Non-Exempt

Job Family:

Skilled Crafts and Trade

Time Type:

Full time

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), Knowledge Enterprise, 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, doorstrikes, 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 effectively 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 manage task requests.
• Clearly communicate to perform essential functions of the job.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE:

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

On-Call Schedule:

This position requires working a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and may be called in for emergency response including nights, weekends, and holidays.

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS)
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
• Disability and leave program for income protection
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships

Driving Requirement:

This position requires driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment.

Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month period from date of hire.

Health & Safety:

Candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment respiratory clearance questionnaire and respirator fit test as a condition of employment. A baseline audiogram will also be completed within the first month of employment.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

FDM Sponsor Statement:

FDM will not be a sponsor for this position.

ASU Statement:

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions inclusive excellence, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Employment Verification Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement:

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement:

A fingerprint check is not required for this position.