General Maintenance Mechanic- Lead (Research)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Tuition reduction

Parental leave

Benefits package

ASU Discounts

Wellness program

Job summary

Arizona State University, Tempe campus, is seeking a General Maintenance Mechanic Lead with a strong background in electrical, plumbing and carpentry to coordinate work and maintain complex university facilities.

This full-time, on-site role requires supervising teams, using electronic work order systems (TMS), and ensuring safety and reliability of building systems across campus. ASU offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma and 3 years' relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading trades work and coordinating activities in institutional or commercial facilities.
• Ability to perform electrical, plumbing and carpentry maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Lead trades worker to coordinate activities and perform general maintenance.
• Maintain electrical, plumbing, and carpentry systems across campus facilities.
• Utilize TMS to track and manage tasks and service requests.
• Interact effectively with customers and students and work in a team environment.
• Move and relocate research equipment as needed.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing maintenance

Carpentry maintenance

Lead experience

Customer interaction

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Electronic work orders (TMS)

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

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
• 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 manage 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?

• 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
• More information available at benefits [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

ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM’s vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university’s mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.

Facilities Development and Management at ASU employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States.

FDM will not be a sponsor for this position.

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.

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.

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

Driving Requirement: This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Location: Campus: Tempe

Funding: No Federal Funding

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.

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