GENERAL MECHANIC - (NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Facilities is seeking a Nights and Weekends General Mechanic to join the Campus Maintenance team. This role involves hands-on work across electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tasks, with emphasis on reliability and safety.

You will read blueprints, perform routine and preventive maintenance, and respond to service requests from building occupants, including emergencies. The schedule includes nights and weekends with on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with two years of related maintenance experience.
• Basic knowledge of fire alarms and generators.
• Reads, understands and interprets blueprints, floor plans, schedules and manufacturers’ operating specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Ability to follow and complete work orders and preventive maintenance duties.

Responsibilities

• Reads, understands and interprets blueprints, floor plans, schedules and manufacturer’s operating and/or maintenance specifications related to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and equipment.
• Performs minor, routine and preventive maintenance on electrical and mechanical equipment, plumbing systems and fixtures, and building structures and furnishings.
• Assists other maintenance personnel such as Electricians, HVAC mechanics, plumbers, carpenters, masons, painters, sheet metal workers, etc.
• Responds to emergency and routine service requests from building occupants.
• Troubleshoots and repairs electrical systems including lighting, outlets, switches, motors, and basic control components.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Skills

Night shift

Weekends

General maintenance

Troubleshooting

Hand and power tools

Communication

Reading blueprints

Work orders

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical tools

Measuring tools

Job description

General Mechanic (Nights and Weekends) – Campus Maintenance

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

UAB Facilities is hiring a Nights and Weekends General Mechanic to join our Campus Maintenance team. This role involves a variety of hands‑on work, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tasks. If you’re skilled in these areas and enjoy hands‑on work, we would love to hear from you.

Position Summary

Reads, understands and interprets blueprints drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturers’ operating and/or maintenance specifications as related to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and special equipment, building structures and finishes. Performs minor, routine and preventive maintenance including operating, cleaning, inspecting, adjusting, tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems, etc., on electrical and mechanical equipment, plumbing systems and fixtures, and building structures and furnishings. May be called upon to assist other maintenance personnel in completion of work tasks including but not limited to electricians, HVAC mechanics, plumbers, carpenters, masons, painters, sheet metal workers, etc. Responds to emergency as well as routine requests for service from building occupants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads, understands and interprets blueprints drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturer’s operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and special equipment, building structures and finishes.
• Performs minor, routine and preventive maintenance to include operating, cleaning, inspecting, adjusting, tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems, etc., on electrical and mechanical equipment, plumbing systems and fixtures, and building structures and furnishings.
• Assists other maintenance personnel in the completion of their work to include Electricians, HVAC Mechanics, Plumbers, Carpenters, Masons, Painters, Sheet Metal Workers, etc.
• Responds to requests for service from building occupants to include emergencies, hot and cold calls, lighting problems, plumbing problems, minor installations, repairs, adjustments, etc.
• Troubleshoots and repair electrical systems, including lighting, outlets, switches, motors, and basic control components.
• Performs other duties assigned.

High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of related experience. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of fire alarms and generators, which is preferred.

Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

Must meet University underwriting guidelines to operate a University vehicle, including:

• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• At least 21 years of age
• Minimum of three years of driving experience
• Maintain an Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Proven ability to perform General Mechanic job duties
• Ability to work nights & weekends, including on call
• Basic knowledge of fire alarms and generators
• Attention to detail
• Troubleshooting and problem solving
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with guests, management, and staff
• Ability to follow and complete work orders and preventative maintenance duties, and provide updates on the work order status
• Ability to work alone efficiently, productively, and with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain a clean work site and area, that minimally interferes with University’s operations

Physical Requirements

Must be able to safely perform the physical duties of the position, with or without mechanical assistance, including:

• Lifting and carrying a minimum of fifty (50) pounds
• Climbing stairs, ladders and scaffolding, and working at heights above thirty (30) feet
• Perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking significant distances between and within buildings on campus
• Working in confined spaces
• Working within extreme temperature ranges

Hourly Pay Range

Pay Range: $17.00 - $24.00 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications).

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., with required weekend work
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule

Shifts are as follows

• Monday–Friday: 4:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. or 9:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: 12‑hour shifts

(Subject to change to meet the needs of the University and department).

Additional Information

Incomplete job profiles will not be processed. Please be certain to showcase depth and breadth of experience, as it relates to the needs of this job announcement.

About UAB

UAB provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, competitive retirement options, wellness programs, and a wide range of employee perks designed to support you both at work and at home. You can explore the full benefits overview here: https://www.uab.edu/humanresources/home/benefits

For more information about UAB Facilities and the work we do across campus, please visit: http://www.uab.edu/facilities/.

Organization

112302000 Campus Maintenance

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite