Maintenance Mechanic

UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Energy, Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group.

Please visit the UW Facilities web page for more information: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Maintenance & Construction (M&C) is responsible for general maintenance, repair, and renovations of all University of Washington (UW) main campus facilities including building interiors, exteriors, and grounds, as well as logistics, moving, and disposal of surplus equipment and furniture. We have an outstanding opportunity for a Maintenance Mechanic 2 to join the team.

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.

• 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, including Balanced Scorecard (BSC), incorporating metrics and Lean principles into internal work processes, 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…