Maintenance Mechanic

Performs maintenance and repair of building facilities. Must perform tasks that span many trades,
including, but not limited to: electrical, mechanical, painting, and plumbing. Must be willing to work
overtime as the requirement may rise. Is subject to being recalled to the campus for “after hours”
work.

Independently determines the need and performs basic repairs, service and related work on mechanical, plumbing and electrical equipment.

2. Performs scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance and adjustments of selected equipment and fixtures as well as operational testing and verification to specific standards.

3. Performs building maintenance tasks, applying an understanding of the University needs as well as the operational and safety limitations of building systems and equipment.

4. Uses various hand and yard tools & equipment to perform assigned tasks. Tests equipment periodically to analyze, evaluate and correct malfunctions with various systems, devices and/or instruments.

5. Completes work orders, equipment logs and other documentation

6. Maintains the work area in a neat, efficient and safe condition by cleaning up after each job and properly storing items and/or test equipment. Exhibits an awareness of safety requirements and practices in everyday tasks.

7. Other duties as assigned.

Must have a valid Texas Drivers license

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with excellent customer service orientation.
• Ability to work effectively, diplomatically and professionally with a wide range of constituencies
  in a diverse community.
• Ability to exercise judgment in establishing and executing priorities.
• Ability to understand and meet customers’ needs and expectations.
• Knowledge of and confidence in event operations.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong detail orientation.
• Ability to adhere to University & departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to maintain a neat and clean workspace.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and events in a fluid,
  changing environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos, blue prints
  and schematic. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present
  information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other
  employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,
  common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and
  interpret graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
  where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished
  in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents
Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Current Employee Application (for internal applicants)