Maintenance Mechanics

Rotation schedule /relief .
Graveyards
-10:15 pm to 6:15 am, Thursday through Wednesday – off 4 days
Swings
-2:15 pm to 10:15 pm, Monday through Sunday – off 2 days
Day – 6:15 am to 2:15 pm , Wednesday through Monday – off 1 day

VP Area

VP Area President

Department 01742 - Central Plant

Location Campus

Salt Lake City, UT

External Posting

Pay Rate Range 25.00 to 33.00

Close Date 06/06/2026

This Maintenance Mechanic position is part of a 5-person, rotating shift team that is responsible for addressing urgent maintenance needs during non-business hours, ensuring that any critical issues are promptly attended to and resolved. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining building systems and equipment, ensuring continuous and efficient operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year keeping the university open.

The technician will respond to emergency maintenance calls, coordinate with appropriate personnel, keep in contact with the utility plant operators, and ensure all safety protocols are followed. A clean driving record and the ability to work effectively with little to no supervision are a must.

Perform maintenance and repair tasks on a variety of equipment and machinery. Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and repair issues. Work with mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic systems. Ensure proper wiring in construction or repairs and ensure mechanical systems are in compliance with local or national regulatory requirements. Perform tests and locate potential mechanical hazards for repair.

May inspect and repair mechanical systems in equipment or machinery and document results. Complete routine tasks under moderate supervision.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Job Code: S22692

Perform maintenance and repair tasks on a variety of equipment and machinery. Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and repair issues. Work with mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic systems. Ensure proper wiring in construction or repairs and ensure mechanical systems are in compliance with local or national regulatory requirements. Perform tests and locate potential mechanical hazards for repair.

May inspect and repair mechanical systems in equipment or machinery and document results. Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members.

Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Job Code: S22693

Perform maintenance and repair tasks on a variety of equipment and machinery. Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and repair issues. Work with mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic systems. Ensure proper wiring in construction or repairs and ensure mechanical systems are in compliance with local or national regulatory requirements. Perform tests and locate potential mechanical hazards for repair.

May inspect and repair mechanical systems in equipment or machinery and document results. Highest level support. Perform advanced tasks under minimal supervision. May mentor less experienced team members.

Requires 5+ years of related experience.

Job Code: S22694

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

• Maintenance Mechanic, II:
  Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• Maintenance Mechanic, III:
  Requires 3+ years of related experience.
• Maintenance Mechanic, IV:
  Requires 5+ years of related experience.

• Experience with and ability to use Building Automation Systems software to view, assess and troubleshoot building systems.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of building heating and cooling and other mechanical systems is a plus.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become…