Maintenance Mechanic; On-site

Job Details

• Job
• Location:
  
  Merced
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.

Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The hourly range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is Step 1: $41.86.

This posting will remain open until filled with initial applicant review expected to be on or around October 1, 2026.

This union position is represented by the bargaining unit Teamsters 2010 (KM).

Remote/Hybrid eligibility:
This position is fully on-site.

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities to be designated an R1 research university. With approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced is a smaller, more intimate campus compared to its sister campuses, while equipped and staffed as a cutting edge, 21st century research institution.

With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships and a growing community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked in the top 30 among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide world class educational opportunities to dynamic and enterprising students in the Valley and throughout the state. In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced has launched a rigorous medical education program that will supply the Valley with culturally competent providers dedicated to improving local access to quality care.

The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and is accelerating the continued economic development of the region.

Under general direction of the Assistant Director of Auxiliary Skilled Trades, independently performs semi-skilled level tasks in the maintenance, alterations and repairs of the buildings, their associated utility systems and equipment. Maintain mechanical and electrical equipment and facilities including minor repairs. Independently analyze problems in order to determine and obtain the necessary information, organize and analyze the information, form conclusions, and present conclusions/proposals verbally or in writing as requested.

Complete proper repairs using correct materials displaying a high level of workmanship while following safe work practices. May assist other mechanics in diagnosing and repairing campus equipment with complex, unusual and/or very difficult problems; assist other skilled trade workers in maintenance and repair of buildings and campus facilities; assists with overseeing work of student restricted/casual workers/laborers; and perform related work as required.

Must possess excellent customer service skills, perform miscellaneous clean-up work as needed. Respond to emergencies and after-hour work requests.

Incumbents maintain mechanical and electrical equipment and facilities including minor repairs of the following:
Replacing electrical outlets, light switches, light fixtures, ballasts and light bulbs; including plumbing and pipe fitting; HVAC and filtration systems and equipment:

- exhaust and supply fans and evaporation coolers; replacing fan belts, filters, bearings and shafts; repair ,restore and maintain structures, woodwork, doors, windows, counters and cabinets, performing concrete work, construct concrete forms for walks and foundations; repair and replace windows, blinds and screens, repair ceilings, sub-floors ceramic and vinyl tile, plastered walls, sheet rock paneling, roofs, and perform caulking of buildings;

stage equipment, basketball lift arms and cables; service, maintenance, and repair of kitchen equipment and appliances; operation of…