Maintenance Mechanic

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Educational opportunities

Work/life balance

Job summary

Auburn University Facilities Management is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic to support Zone 2 by maintaining and repairing campus buildings, grounds, and facilities. You will work with a skilled team to troubleshoot and fix diverse systems, from HVAC to plumbing and electrical, ensuring a safe, functional environment for students and staff.

The role involves independent and team-based tasks, with opportunities to contribute to various maintenance projects and campus improvements.

Qualifications

• Level I requires High School Diploma or equivalent and a valid Driver's License.
• Level II adds 3 years of journeyman-level experience in building maintenance, electrical repair, plumbing repair, carpentry, and/or trades, plus a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and routine maintenance on building environmental systems, including heating, cooling, and ventilation; coordinate repairs with supervisors.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plumbing systems (domestic hot/cold, sanitary sewer); replace fixtures, repair leaks, and replace piping.
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems (lighting, devices, fan motors, breakers); perform routine maintenance such as bulb and ballast replacement.
• Perform basic carpentry tasks (door/window repair, furniture repair, hardware replacement).
• Maintain indoor/outdoor surfaces through painting, cleaning, pressure washing, and material repair.
• Assist in brick work, concrete, flooring, and general construction as needed.
• Communicate with coworkers and management to complete routine and emergency repairs timely.

Skills

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Overview

Are you a hands-on problem solver who enjoys keeping things running smoothly? Auburn University Facilities Management is looking for a dedicated Maintenance Mechanic to support Zone 2 in maintaining and repairing buildings, grounds, and facilities across campus. In this role, you’ll be part of a skilled team that ensures our campus remains safe, functional, and welcoming for students, faculty, and staff. You’ll tackle a variety of tasks—from routine maintenance to troubleshooting and repairs—making each day different and rewarding. If you take pride in your work, enjoy working independently and as part of a team, and have the skill for fixing things, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• May work independently or with other team members as needed to perform inspections and routine maintenance, troubleshoot and repair various building environmental systems and associated systems; including heating, cooling and ventilation systems. Coordinates with supervisors to schedule repairs and maintenance needs.
• May work independently or with other team members as needed to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain building plumbing systems including domestic hot and cold and sanitary sewer. Includes, but not limited to; replacing fixtures, repairing leaks, replacing piping, clearing drains.
• May work independently or with other team members as needed to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain building electrical systems including but not limited to; lights, devices, fan motors, and breakers. Provides routine and scheduled maintenance such as replacing bulbs, ballasts, and batteries.
• May work independently or with other team members as needed to perform basic carpentry tasks such as door repair and replacement, window repair and replacement, furniture repair and replacement. Including, but not limited to; replacing locks and hinges, replacing balances and locks, replacing drawer glides and pulls.
• May work independently or with other team members as needed to maintain indoor and outdoor surfaces in regards to painting structures and objects. Maintains professional appearance of the facilities extending service life through proper surface prevention and maintenance including but not limited to; cleaning, pressure washing, painting, and material repair and replacement.
• May provide assistance in additional variations of building maintenance and repair including but not limited to; brick work, concrete, flooring, and general construction.
• Communicates and/or collaborates with coworkers and management to make repairs for routine and emergency repairs to ensure jobs are completed in a quality and timely manner.
• May be required to enter occupied and unoccupied facilities to include, but not limited, to campus housing buildings, personal suites, university dining facilities, personal offices, and academic and administrative buildings depending on individual department and job requirements. Personal interaction between University housing residents, students, faculty, and staff both during and after normal working hours is required.
• May assist in furniture removal, installation, relocation and setup.

Qualifications

Level I:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License

Level II:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and3 years of Journeyman level experience in building maintenance, electrical repair, plumbing repair,carpentry, and/or trades.
• Valid Driver's License

Contract Type

Continuing

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

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