General Maintenance Mechanic (Residential Facilities- Tempe campus)

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reduction program

Parental leave

Insurance benefits

Retirement program

Job summary

Arizona State University’s Facilities Development and Management (FDM) is seeking a General Maintenance Mechanic to perform essential electrical, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC tasks in residence halls. The role is based at the Tempe campus with potential assignments to other campus locations as needed.

The position is full-time, non-exempt, requires a high school diploma and two years of related maintenance experience, strong communication, safety awareness, and the ability to lift up to 50

Qualifications

• Two years general maintenance and repair experience or equivalent
• Effective communication skills required
• Experience with work order systems and locks/doors is preferred
• Experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC and swimming pool maintenance helpful

Responsibilities

• Electrical maintenance including lighting, ballasts, switches and outlets
• Plumbing maintenance for restrooms, kitchens and fixtures
• Carpentry maintenance including doors, flooring and ceiling tiles
• HVAC maintenance including filters, coils and thermostats
• Provide first response to elevator issues and perform basic troubleshooting
• Maintain daily logs and interact with customers and students
• Work as part of a team to meet goals

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Plumbing repair

Carpentry repair

HVAC maintenance

Swimming pool maintenance

Customer service

Computer usage

Locks/doors

Elevator troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

TMA work orders

Hand and power tools

Job description

Job Profile:

Skilled Crafts and Trade Assistant 2 Non-Exempt

Job Family:

Skilled Crafts and Trade

Time Type:

Full time

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and two-years (2) 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 certified trades worker in an area of specialty to ensure proper installation, modification, and repair of related systems.

Job Description:

Facilities Management, Residential Facilities, seeks a General Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance work in the residence halls.

This position is based on the ASU Tempe campus however may require working at other campus locations based on program need.

This position will remain open until filled.

Essential Duties:

Electrical maintenance duties:

• Maintain and repair lighting, ballast, lighting switches, and receptacles, sockets, tombstones, and diffusers including 277 Volt lighting.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting utilizing multi-meters/volt detectors and circuit tracers.
• Replace damaged or worn outlets including ground fault circuit interrupters.

Plumbing maintenance duties:

• Provide plumbing repair and maintenance of restrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, drinking fountains, 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 replacement of several diverse types of flooring.
• Maintain and replace damaged suspended ceiling systems and ceiling tiles.
• Perform small drywall repairs, including paint touch-up of drywall repairs.

HVAC maintenance duties:

• Replace air filters.
• Clean coils with a coil comb along with flushing of the coils.
• Replace thermostats and sensors.

Other duties:

• Provide first response to elevator trouble calls and performing basic troubleshooting of elevator door problems.
• Provide swimming pool maintenance.
• 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 team49 per ho goals.
• Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Desired Qualifications:

Must have two years of general maintenance and repair experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Experience in:

• work order systems (TMA)
• plumbing installation, repair, and/or maintenance
• electrical troubleshooting, repair and/or maintenance
• carpentry repair and/or maintenance
• HVAC troubleshooting, repair, and/or maintenance
• swimming pool maintenance/repair
• customer service
• basic computer usage
• working on locks/doors and exit devices

Evidence of effective communication skills

Working Environment:

• Work in and out of private residences maintaining communication with occupants.
• Utilize specific hand tools and equipment related to essential duties.
• Lift, bend, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work off ladders, scaffolding, single man lifts up to 40 feet.
• Drive University vehicles.
• May be exposed to hazardous tools and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed.

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:

• 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one. For more information visit https://cfo.asu.edu/reduced-tuition
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
• Affordablebenefits packageincluding dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. More information available at https://cfo.asu.edu/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 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. Facilities Development and Management will not be a sponsor for this position.

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

This position requires that you 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

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

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of all background, including fingerprint checks.

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.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/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:

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.