Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Type of Appointment:
Full Time, Probationary Job Classification:
Facilities Maintenance Mechanic Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,355 - $7,207

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pmThe Department

University Housing Services (UHS), a department within the Division of Student Affairs, provides a comprehensive residential experience for more than 2,800 students living in on-campus housing communities. UHS oversees residential life, business operations, facilities management, conference services, and information systems. The department manages an annual operating budget of approximately $30 million, invests more than $2 million annually in capital improvements, and employs 50 full-time staff members supported by approximately 150 student employees and student leaders.

• Respond daily to routine maintenance requests, service calls, and emergency repair needs throughout residential communities and dining facilities.
• Complete assigned service requests within established departmental standards, typically within three (3) business days or less, while providing excellent customer service to residents and campus stakeholders.
• Perform maintenance and repairs in resident rooms, common areas, offices, equipment rooms, mechanical spaces, utility areas, and dining facility kitchens and support spaces.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, adjust, and maintain electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, food service, life safety, and building security systems and equipment.
• Operate, maintain, and repair boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, exhaust systems, compressors, water treatment systems, energy management systems, and related infrastructure.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and determine appropriate corrective actions to minimize downtime and disruptions to housing operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities on building systems and equipment to maximize reliability, efficiency, and service life.
• Maintain, repair, test, and replace life safety equipment in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and university standards.
• Repair and maintain doors, locks, door hardware, door closures, access control systems, and related components to ensure building security and resident safety.
• Install, retrofit, repair, and replace fan coil units and associated HVAC components, including controls, valves, motors, filters, and piping systems.
• Perform plumbing repairs including fixtures, valves, piping, drains, and water distribution systems.
• Conduct electrical maintenance and repairs involving lighting systems, receptacles, switches, motors, controls, and other building electrical components.
• Maintain and repair commercial food service equipment and associated utility connections within dining facilities.
• Document maintenance activities, equipment repairs, and service requests using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and departmental work order systems.
• Identify equipment deficiencies, potential safety hazards, and deferred maintenance needs, and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Coordinate with other maintenance personnel, student assistants, contractors, and vendors to complete repairs and maintenance projects efficiently.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable building codes, safety regulations, university policies, and industry best practices.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment, including proper use of tools, equipment, vehicles, and personal protective equipment.
• The incumbent supports the operational needs of University Housing Services through participation in departmental initiatives, emergency response activities, resident transition processes, and university service commitments.
• Assist with residence hall opening,…