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General Maintenance Mechanic (Residential Facilities)- Tempe campus

Arizona State University

Arizona State University

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Tempe, AZ, USA
Posted on Oct 11, 2023

General Maintenance Mechanic (Residential Facilities)- Tempe campus

96072BR

Campus: Tempe

General Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

***MULTIPLE OPENINGS***

Facilities Management, Residential Facilities, seeks General Maintenance Mechanics to perform maintenance work in the residence halls.

Job Family

Building & Equipment Maint

Department Name

FDM FM Residential Fac SS

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EVP BUSINESS & FINANCE

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

21.49 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Close Date

25-October-2023 is the initial close date. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed every week until filled.

Category

01

Essential Duties

Electrical maintenance duties:

  • Maintain and repair lighting, ballast, lighting switches, and receptacles, sockets, tombstones, and diffusers including 277 Volt lighting.
  • Perform electrical troubleshooting utilizing multi-meters/volt detectors and circuit tracers.
  • Replace damaged or worn outlets including ground fault circuit interrupters.

Plumbing maintenance duties:
  • Provide plumbing repair and maintenance of restrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, drinking fountains, etc.
  • Maintain and re-build water closet flushometers, urinal flushometers, and multiple types and brands of faucets and under sink supplies.
  • Clear all types of drain clogs and stoppages.
  • Maintain public restroom toilet and urinal partitions and replacement of related hardware of partitions.

Carpentry maintenance duties:
  • Maintain and adjust auto door closers.
  • Provide interior and exterior door preventative maintenance and replacement of door hardware such as flush bolts, push/pull handles, kick plates, door strikes, hinges, closers, weather stripping, smoke seals, door sweeps.
  • Repair and replacement of several diverse types of flooring.
  • Maintain and replace damaged suspended ceiling systems and ceiling tiles.
  • Perform small drywall repairs, including paint touch-up of drywall repairs.

HVAC maintenance duties:
  • Replace air filters.
  • Clean coils with a coil comb along with flushing of the coils.
  • Replace thermostats and sensors.

Other duties:
  • Provide first response to elevator trouble calls and performing basic troubleshooting of elevator door problems.
  • Provide swimming pool maintenance.
  • Utilize various specific hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
  • Maintain daily logs/records with the use of computers/tablets.
  • Interact effectively with customers and students of diverse backgrounds.
  • Work within a team environment and contribute to team goals.
  • Use ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of general maintenance and repair experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Employee may be required to possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.  Some positions in this classification may be required to obtain an Environmental Protection Agency Type 1 refrigeration license upon employment.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in:

  • work order systems (TMA)
  • plumbing installation, repair, and/or maintenance
  • electrical troubleshooting, repair and/or maintenance
  • carpentry repair and/or maintenance
  • HVAC troubleshooting, repair, and/or maintenance
  • swimming pool maintenance/repair
  • customer service
  • basic computer usage
  • working on locks/doors and exit devices
Evidence of effective communication skills

Working Environment

  • Work in and out of private residences maintaining communication with occupants.
  • Utilize specific hand tools and equipment related to essential duties.
  • Lift, bend, and carry up to 80 pounds.
  • Work off ladders, scaffolding, single man lifts up to 40 feet.
  • Drive University vehicles.
  • May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials, tools, and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed, and may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) (e.g. safety glasses, hearing protection, negative pressure and positive pressure respirator).
  • Use of PPE may require medical clearance prior to use.

Department Statement

ASU Facilities Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDM’s vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university’s mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.

ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package at very competitive rates to enhance the total compensation of its faculty and staff.  This package includes low-cost health and life benefits to insure you and your family, a wellness program for preventative health education and screenings, a disability and leaves program for income protection, employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services, access to world-class educational opportunities at ASU/UofA/NAU at deeply discounted rates, disability resources for Americans with Disabilities (ADA), a retirement program with a variety of retiree benefits to ensure your financial security at the end of your career, paid vacation and holidays – and more.  For more information, please visit the Office of Human Resources, Benefits website, at  https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits                          

ASU’s comprehensive benefits package is a significant part of your overall total compensation – and ASU pays for most of it when you are a benefits-eligible employee: https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator

For more reasons to join ASU, please visit: https://cfo.asu.edu/why-work-asu

Facilities Management at ASU employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States.  Facilities Development and Management will not be a sponsor for this position.

Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment.  Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month period from date of hire.

This position is dependent on the continuation of funding from a specific source other than general operating funds.  As such, this appointment may terminate when the funding is no longer available.

This position is located at the Central Plant South Facility, 1601 S McAllister Ave, Tempe, AZ.

Must pass pre-employment physical examination post offer of employment.

This position may require working a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and may be called in for emergency response including nights, weekends, and holidays.

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check.  Employment is contingent upon successful passing of all background, including fingerprint checks.
 

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.

Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/relocation-services.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Work reference history information for 3 current and/or former supervisors will be requested at time of interview.   
Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.