Building Maintenance Mechanic -III

Building Maintenance Mechanic I-III

Oklahoma State University

Campus: OSU-Stillwater
Contact:
Shannon Spradling, shannon.spradling

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 7:00am‑4:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length:
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range: $16.00 – $25.00

Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

This position involves supervising and performing general and preventive maintenance, repairs, and renovations on all Lake Carl Blackwell grounds. Responsibilities include the installation, maintenance, and repair of carpentry, minor construction, painting, plumbing tasks, as well as any other activities necessary to maintain the safety and appearance of the grounds. The role also requires the safe operation of power equipment, including lawn mowers, weed eaters, small tractors, chainsaws, and hand tools.

Additional responsibilities include inspecting and diagnosing issues, performing scheduled route maintenance, and assisting with the scheduling of preventive and predictive maintenance for equipment and vehicles. The position requires maintaining an equipment and tool log in collaboration with the department manager and supervisor. It may assist with daily cleaning of public restrooms, removing human waste from portable toilets using pumping units, cleaning shower houses, and disposing of trash from around the lake area when needed.

It also supports the training of other employees on procedures and effectively communicates management's standards and expectations, ensuring assigned tasks get completed on time.

The role requires working outdoors in extreme temperatures and weather conditions. It involves operating machinery with potentially hazardous noise levels and moving parts. Frequent, strenuous physical activity is necessary, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, carrying, and lifting. The position involves heavy manual labor, demanding the ability to frequently lift 50 pounds and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds. Appropriate personal protective equipment, such as gloves and safety glasses, must be used as required;

these items are provided for purposes beyond personal use.

Employees may be required to work overtime, including evenings, weekends, and during periods when the University is closed, as deemed necessary by management to complete projects or address emergencies.

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Building Maintenance Mechanic I – two years’ experience in a building trade; or 600 hours Vocational/Technical education in a related building trade field.
• Building Maintenance Mechanic II – three years of prior successful work experience in a building trade; or 600 hours Vocational/Technical education in a related building trade field plus one year of prior successful work experience in a building trade.
• Building Maintenance Mechanic III – four years of prior successful work experience in a building trade; or 600 hours Vocational/Technical education in a related building trade field plus two years of prior successful work experience in a building trade.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to operate small engine equipment.
• Building Maintenance Mechanic III – Apprentice license in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing required.
• Ability to follow directions and use appropriate safety measures for tools and equipment used to perform tasks.
• Ability to effectively use ground maintenance tools and work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Broad general mechanical/electrical/electronic background.
• Ability to become proficient in the use of Aim Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and mobile technology.

• Five or more years of grounds/maintenance experience.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Higher Education