General Maintenance Mechanic
Posting Number: req22117
Department: Planning & Operations Phoenix
Location: Greater Phoenix Area
Address: 475 N. 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
Position Highlights
Planning & Operations is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for learning, research, and work through the highest quality trained maintenance staff.The Phoenix Biomedical Campus (PBC) Planning and Operations team handles campus services such as security, emergency preparedness, maintenance, custodial, motor pool, and utilities.
The Campus is a 30-acre, urban medical and bioscience campus with more than 1.7 million square-feet of biomedical-related research, academic, and clinical facilities with plans for more. It is the only site where you will find all 3 of Arizona's public.
We are seeking career minded candidates to apply for our open General Maintenance Mechanic position. The qualified candidate will be a good communicator and team player with a strong background in building maintenance.
We are looking for individuals with a strong understanding of the customer service skills needed in this industry, to repair and maintain machinery, plumbing, physical structure and electrical wiring and fixtures. The selected candidate must be flexible and adaptable as the environment is evolving and fast-paced. Work shift to include swing shift, some weekends and holidays.
We provide employees an amazing and nurturing environment, proper tools of the trade, opportunities for training and growth, uniforms, and excellent benefits and paid days off.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Perform general preventative maintenance using a variety of equipment and handles tasks that are not complex enough to need the specialized training of a licensed tradesperson, such as a plumber or electrician.
Performs minor repairs on on various building items and equipment under supervision. Assists with duties including patch and paint, flooring, lighting, event activity set-up, delivery of materials, and the clean-up of shop and work areas. Provides general maintenance and repair work on heating/cooling and ventilation equipment such as exhaust fans, air handlers, cooling and heating coils, air filters, evaporative coolers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, electric motors, bearings, and all types of pumps.
Operates forklifts, dollies and other basic loading and unloading equipment as required.
Drives trucks to transport materials such as supplies, or equipment as required.
Services equipment by oiling, greasing and adding gas as required.
Provides preventive maintenance activities, diagnoses malfunctions of mechanical equipment.
Maintains records of repairs and equipment requiring future service.
Uses power and hand tools to perform repair and maintenance work.
Will assist our facilities teams with other fixing and maintaining of equipment on campus. Assisting our Pl.umber, Electrician, and HVAC leads.
Physical and Environmental Requirements:
- Requires working on roofs, in attics, on ladders in extreme temperatures.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required. In addition to the education and experience minimum qualifications, Apprenticeship program, technical training experience required.
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
- Experience with large air handling equipment.
- Experience with pumps of all types.
- Experience with air compressors and vacuum pumps.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $20.33 - $25.41
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade
5
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum
$20.33
Grade Range Midpoint
$25.41
Grade Range Maximum
$30.49
Career Stream and Level
OC2
Job Family
Skilled Crafts & Trades
Job Function
Facil, Grounds, & Infra
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
hr-client-ufs_phxops@arizona.edu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume
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