Sheet Metal Mechanic

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 52,621 - 64,315; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

10 paid holidays plus winter break

Tuition subsidy for employees and family members

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Mechanic to join the Facility Operations team at Indiana University Bloomington. The role involves assembling and repairing components, inspecting work for compliance, and performing general building maintenance duties.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the sheet metal field and a valid driver’s license. Comprehensive benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 5 years verifiable journey level experience in the sheet metal field.
• Certificate in Department Of Labor (DOL) apprenticed sheet metal trade.
• Possesses a valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University.

Responsibilities

• Drills and punches holes in metal for assembly of components.
• Inspects individual parts using measuring instruments.
• Installs and repairs roofing and flashing materials.
• Performs general building maintenance duties.

Skills

Ability to work safely and efficiently

Proficient communication skills

Strong verbal communication and listening skills

Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion

Excellent organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

Job description

Department

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Department Information

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.

Job Summary

• Drills and punches holes in metal, for screws, bolts, and rivets. Fastens seams and joints together with welds, bolts, cements, rivets, solders, caulks, metal drive clips, and bonds in order to assemble components into products or to repair sheet metal items. Finishes parts using hacksaws, and hand, rotary, or squaring shears.
• Inspects individual parts, assemblies, and installations for conformance to specifications and building codes, using measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and micrometers. Selects gauges and types of sheet metal or non‑metallic material according to product specifications. Shapes metal material over anvils, blocks, or other forms, using hand tools.
• Trims, files, grinds, deburrs, buffs, and smooths surfaces, seams, and joints of assembled parts, using hand tools and portable power tools. Installs door hinges, panic bars, thresholds, motorized projector screens and mounts, and toilet partitions. Maintains kitchen equipment, roof gutters, and overhead doors. Installs and repairs roofing and flashing materials.
• Installs assemblies, including heating and air conditioning ducts and air handlers; balances air flow. Repairs and cleans air handlers as needed. Repairs air handler coils. Welds metal repairs on mobile or stationary equipment.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including general building maintenance duties. Drives University vehicles as needed. Works any shift as needed. 24‑hour a day emergency response as needed. Assists with snow removal activities as necessary.

Qualifications

1. Education
   • High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).
2. Work Experience
   • 5 years verifiable journey level experience in the sheet metal field, or
   • Certificate in Department Of Labor (DOL) apprenticed sheetmetal trade.
3. Licenses And Certificates
   • Possesses a valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.
4. Skills
   • Ability to work safely and efficiently.
   • Proficient communication skills.
   • Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
   • Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
   • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
   • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
   • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty.
   • Highly thorough and dependable.
   • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure.
   • Excellent organizational skills.
   • Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
   • Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
   • Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
   • Ability to build strong customer relationships.
   • Quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems.
   • Friendly and service‑oriented.
   • Proactively approaches responsibilities.
   • Knowledge of and ability to use materials, methods/principles, and tools specific to the needs of the Sheet Metal Mechanic trade.
   • Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations or ordinances.
   • Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and/or schematics.
   • Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.
   • May be required to acquire and maintain position‑required certifications.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. Available to work during inclement weather (i.e., snow and ice) when weather emergencies dictate that the department is needed to take care of the campus.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$28.11 per hour ($58,468.80 annually)

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery. FLSA: Nonexempt. Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility. Job Family: Licensed & Skilled Trades.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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