Maintenance Mechanic

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UW Facilities has an outstanding opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic 2. Under the direction of the supervisor and lead, perform skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, remodeling and construction of buildings, grounds, machinery, facilities, and equipment.

• Work involves repair, installation and maintenance of physical facilities requiring skilled mechanical and trades work.
• A good working knowledge of several related skill fields such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding and machinist work.
• Work independently in troubleshooting and completing routine corrective and preventive maintenance assignments.
• Repair of buildings, facilities and equipment such as windows, window blinds and screens, doors, patching and painting of interior spaces, minor plumbing repair, masonry repair, shelving removal and installation, carpentry repairs, replace ceiling tiles, laminate repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Perform the following typical tasks:
  • Patch and paint walls
  • Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all types of mechanical equipment.
  • Remove, repair and replace ceiling tiles
  • Repair windows, doors, screens, floors, floor coverings and painted surfaces.
  • Perform journey level tasks in machinery mechanics; such as repair and replacement of drive belts, motors etc. on-air handling equipment.
  • Maintain boilers, repair kitchen equipment and exhaust fans
  • Adjust door closers
  • Hang shower curtains
  • Hook shower drains
  • Tighten toilet seats
  • Operate various power tools in a skilled manner
  • May assist, coordinate and/or work with other trades and journey level personnel
• Perform semi-skilled tasks in multiple trades including electrician and plumbing work.
• Replace lighting ballasts and lamps.
• Replace showers heads
• Repairing leaking faucets
• Install shower sweeps
• Operate machinery such as forklifts and scissor-lifts.
• Load and unload materials and supplies.
• Operate vehicles such as UW vans and trucks to transport tools, equipment and personnel to various job sites.
• Keep supervisor informed of project status and work progress, required project materials and equipment.
• May instruct semi-skilled workers.
• Communicate and coordinate with other UW Facilities shops to facilitate work.
• Know and comply with occupational health and safety regulations specific to the work and conduct on the job, including Safety Data Sheet (SDS) instructions, Hazard Review Checklists (HRCs) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Comply with all UW and UW Facilities policies and procedures, M&C protocols, i.e., Individual Accountability Protocols (IAP).
• Support all management directives and the vision and values of M&C.
• Participate in and follow through with M&C process improvement initiatives and promoting employee engagement in continuous improvements and innovation.
• Actively participate in meetings and training as scheduled.
• Provide excellent customer service through effective, courteous and professional interactions with clients, colleagues and the campus community.
• Other duties as required

• Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.
• Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems.
• Be responsible and accountable.
• Use organizational skills and provide attention to details.
• Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude.
• Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous.
• Exhibit a professional work ethic.
• Continuously promote a safe work environment.

Required

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a journey worker, OR full-journey status in a union; OR four years' applicable work experience. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Demonstrated successful ability in taking direction, working well with others and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated excellent effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

• Knowledge and practical experience with WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) regulations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with standard productivity software including Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent products

• May be required to…