Mechanic, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Position Overview

This is a full-time, 12‑month position starting at $34.13 per hour working in the Department of Facilities and Operations. The position reports to the Director of Facilities and Operations, requires willingness to work holidays and overtime when necessary, and is represented by the Teamsters Local 320 Bargaining Unit.

• Perform tasks and duties of Mechanic I classification. Tests, regenerates, inspects, adjusts, changes filters, and repairs/replaces components of water softeners, distilled water, and laboratory water systems downstream of approved backflow prev enters.
• Operate building systems utilizing computerized equipment. Determine appropriate adjustments. Inspect, service, and perform daily operation to hot water heating systems and low‑pressure steam chillers. May break into refrigerant side. Align and replace hot water heating, chilled water, and condenser water pumps.
• Repair and replace components of air handlers and dampers; inspect/clean coils; repair/replace variable blade axial fans; repair generator engines.
• Shock water heaters, flush and winterize heating and cooling coils, perform soldering or welding, test, clean, lubricate, monitor, and inspect fire pumps and associated equipment.
• Notify supervisor of equipment or supplies in need of repair or replenishment, also of facilities in need of repair or upkeep.

• Technical education/training in mechanical maintenance totaling two years and three years of applicable work experience. Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Position may require specific licenses, certifications (e.g., HVAC, refrigeration, welder, engineer, etc.), education, or expertise or the ability to receive a special engineer license on or before date of hire.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of this position. Positions may require the ability to walk or stand for majority of day, bend, climb, reach, kneel; carry, lift, push and pull 50 lbs. or more.

• Experience operating grounds and snow removal equipment to include tractor, skid steer, tool cat, etc.

Pay Rate: $34.13 per hour depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Time Appointment: 100% A appointment.

Position Type:
Civil‑Service & Non‑Faculty Labor Represented Staff.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive wages, paid holidays, generous time off, continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs, low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, HSA contributions, disability and employer‑paid life insurance, employee wellbeing program, excellent retirement plans with employer contribution, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity, financial counseling services, employee assistance program.

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. Compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization...

Applications must be submitted online. Click the Apply button and follow the instructions to complete an online application and attach a resume. Additional documents may be uploaded afterward via your "My Job Applications" page.

To request an accommodation during the application process, email employ or call (612) 624‑8647.

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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC) is a major outpost in Northwest Minnesota, providing experiential, career‑oriented degree programs and high‑quality online programs, and serving the region through teaching, research, and outreach.

The University of Minnesota has been recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, by Forbes as Best Employers for Women, and various Best Employer awards.