Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary/Basic Function

Perform a variety of work to include electrical, plumbing, masonry, and carpentry in the maintenance, repair, rebuild, and new installation of buildings and grounds at various facilities/sites. Operate sewer camera equipment to document and identify blockages, install and repair fused chemical piping and perform related maintenance work requiring the operation of a skid steer and attachments as needed. Perform preventive maintenance on exhaust fans, sewer pumps, service and repair.

Work involves air compressors; replacement of belts and lubrication; dishwashers; electrical motors; frost free faucets; garbage disposals; grease traps (in cafeterias); lighting fixtures; lighting controls including photocontrols and timers; motor controls; multi-phase exhaust fan motors; power receptacles; and repair and installation of plumbing fixtures. Work involves installation and repair of water, electrical, sanitary sewage lines and irrigation. Perform other related tasks or special projects as assigned.

Work locations include all university property, Guy James Farm, Swine Farm, Foundation Reception House, Beef Unit and Airport. Emergency overtime and after hour callbacks required.

High School diploma or High Equivalency (HSE) required. Ability to obtain fused chemical piping certification for installation and repairs within six month probationary period.

Four years of direct experience with increasingly responsible building and plant maintenance work to include knowledge of electrical, plumbing, providing material take offs for preliminary scheduling, masonry and concrete work and carpentry, of which some experience must have been at the journeyman level.

Valid Tennessee drivers license required.

Five years direct experience with increasingly responsible building and plant maintenance preferred. Two years experience at the Journeyman skill level preferred.