Maintenance Mechanic

Track Level S3 - Skilled, S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support

FLSA Code

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday through Friday 7:30AM to 4:00PM

VP Area

VP Area President

Department

Department 01751 - ACADEMIC DISTRICT

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $22.00-$36.00

Close Date

Close Date 01/08/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Performs maintenance, repair, installation, troubleshooting, and inspection of a wide variety of equipment, machinery, and building systems. Uses hand tools, power tools, testing instruments, and diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues. Ensures equipment and systems are installed, maintained, and repaired in compliance with applicable safety standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.

Conducts inspections, testing, preventive maintenance, and hazard assessments to promote safe and reliable operations. Maintains accurate documentation of work performed and inspection results. As employees progress through the career track, they assume increasing levels of technical complexity, independence, problem-solving responsibility, and leadership, including providing guidance and mentorship to less-experienced team members.

This position may be filled at the Maintenance Mechanic I, II, III , level based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated competencies, as well as departmental needs.

• Maintenance Mechanic I Performs routine maintenance and repair tasks under close supervision while developing technical skills and knowledge of equipment, machinery, and building systems.
• Maintenance Mechanic II Performs maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting activities with moderate supervision, handling a broader range of equipment issues and assignments with growing independence.
• Maintenance Mechanic III Performs skilled maintenance and complex troubleshooting with limited supervision and may provide guidance and technical assistance to less-experienced team members.
• This position may be filled at the Maintenance Mechanic I, II, III , or IV level based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, and demonstrated competencies, as well as departmental needs.

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, I: Requires little to no related experience.
• Maintenance Mechanic, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
• Maintenance Mechanic, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

• 1. Technical or vocational training in mechanical, electrical, HVAC , or related field
• 2. Experience with building systems ( HVAC , electrical distribution, boilers, controls, etc.)
• 3. Experience using computerized maintenance management systems ( CMMS )
• 4. Familiarity with building automation systems ( BAS )
• 5. Relevant certifications (e.g., HVAC , electrical, EPA , etc.)

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 eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at  for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions.

Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at  or  or University Human Resource Management at  if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with…