Maintenance Mechanic- Operations & Maintenance

PFW-ETCS; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 52,348,800 - 53,726,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Purdue tuition

Purdue degree remission

Insurance starts on first day

Generous PTO

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Job summary

Purdue Fort Wayne is seeking two full-time, onsite Maintenance Mechanics in the Operations and Maintenance department. This position performs general maintenance and repairs buildings and equipment. The hourly pay is $18.50.

Responsibilities include handling daily work orders, plumbing, lighting, doors, LED conversions, and preventive maintenance. Rotating weekends and a MVR check are required. Purdue Fort Wayne offers strong benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of general building maintenance experience.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Able to lift 25–50 pounds frequently.
• Able to work at various heights on ladders/bucket trucks.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass MVR check.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and prioritize daily work orders from campus service requests.
• Repair and replace plumbing fixtures including faucets and urinals.
• Repair, replace, and install lighting fixtures and bulbs.
• Convert lighting fixtures to LED.
• Repair, lubricate, and adjust door hardware and hinges.
• Hang, mount, and fasten items, equipment, furniture.
• Diagnose and investigate leaks.
• Perform preventative maintenance on building equipment.
• Conduct daily walk-throughs of assigned buildings and mechanical spaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Physical stamina

Driver's license

MVR clearance

Rotating weekends

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are currently seeking two full-time, onsite Maintenance Mechanics in our Operations and Maintenance department. This position performs general maintenance and repairs buildings and equipment. The hourly pay is $18.50.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and prioritize daily work orders from campus service requests that are submitted.
• Repair and replace plumbing fixtures including faucets, urinals, etc.
• Repair, replace, and install lighting fixtures, bulbs, etc.
• Convert lighting fixtures to LED.
• Repair, lubricate, and adjust door hardware, hinges, closures, etc.
• Hang, mount, and fasten items, equipment, furniture, etc.
• Diagnose and investigate leaks.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on building equipment.
• Daily walk through of assigned building(s) and mechanical spaces.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of general building maintenance experience.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• The ability to move, lift, carry, push and pull 25 to 50 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• The ability to work at various heights on ladder, bucket trucks, etc.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
• Rotating weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and preventive maintenance experience.
• Commercial or industrial experience.

Benefits

• Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
• Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
• Insurance starts on first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December during winter recess.
• Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.
• A Motor Vehicle Records check is required for this position.
• A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt