Description

Maintenance Mechanic

FLSA Classification

Full-time, nonexempt

Reports to

Supervisor for Maintenance & Special Projects

Date

July 24,2023

Job Description

Summary/objective

Maintenance mechanics provide general maintenance and repair services to buildings and fixtures. They perform these tasks in shop or on-site, indoors, and out, using a wide variety of tools and equipment. They may be required to work additional hours or on weekends if necessary to meet service requirements.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assist in construction, repair, preventative maintenance, assembly and installation of locks, plumbing fixtures, pumps, piping, fire alarms, fire safety systems, boilers, chemical mixing equipment, HVAC systems, chill water, and condensate systems.
• Assist in the completion of minor construction projects.
• Assist in procuring equipment and materials necessary for maintenance projects and minor construction. Loads, delivers, unloads, and handles materials. Operates shop vehicles necessary to complete these tasks.
• Assists contractors in locating and gaining access to facilities and structures within them.

Competencies

• Experience in general maintenance work.
• Knowledge of materials and tools used in such work.
• General knowledge of changing, air filters, belts and oil in air compressors and HVAC equipment.

Supervisory responsibilities

• None

Work environment

• Conditioned/ unconditioned spaces
• Mechanical rooms, Roof top work
• Confined spaces

Physical demands

• Requires full range of body motion, including reaching, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and walking. Must be able to lift/carry items weighing up to 50 lbs. Requires standing for extended periods of time. Requires ability to operate motorized equipment requiring manual dexterity. Must have good vision, with or without corrective lenses.
• Must be able to understand/follow basic safety precautions involved in the use of maintenance materials, the operation of the hand and power tools, and use of personal safety items.

Travel required

• None

Required education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience in the maintenance field.
• Ability to communicate with contractors.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to read blue prints.
• Working as a team player.
• Must have a valid Commonwealth of Virginia vehicle operator’s license.

Preferred education and experience

• Maintenance experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with being on call periodically.

Additional eligibility requirements

• None

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Pre-employment criminal background checks.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Randolph College is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, political beliefs, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, termination, placement, transfer, layoff, recall, compensation, and training.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications