Onsite Maintenance Mechanic – Day Shift

Purdue University; Fort Wayne, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue Fort Wayne is seeking a full-time, on-site Maintenance Mechanic in our Operations and Maintenance division. This position performs general maintenance and repairs buildings and equipment. The hourly pay is $18.50.

Responsibilities include responding to daily work orders, repairing plumbing and lighting, converting lighting to LED, door hardware maintenance, and preventive maintenance across campus facilities. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6am–2pm, with no weekends or on-call.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of general building maintenance experience.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push and pull 25 to 50 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work at various heights on ladder, bucket trucks, etc.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
• Monday - Friday, 6am-2pm, no weekends, holidays, or on-call.

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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Driver's license

Physical ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Purdue Fort Wayne is seeking a full-time, on-site Maintenance Mechanic in our Operations and Maintenance division. This position performs general maintenance and repairs buildings and equipment. The hourly pay is $18.50.

Responsibilities include responding to daily work orders, repairing plumbing and lighting, converting lighting to LED, door hardware maintenance, and preventive maintenance across campus facilities. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6am–2pm, with no weekends or on-call.