General Mechanic Trainee – Facilities Management

Salary:               $25.58 per hour based on a 32 hour work week
Location:                   Facilities Management
Position Status:        Part-time, Summer Temporary                                         
Hours:                        7:00AM-3:00PM, Monday-Friday (Subject to change per CBA)
Position Number:     890039/64-066               
FLSA Status:           Non-exempt  

POSITION SUMMARY:

General maintenance mechanic duties as assigned by a Maintenance Supervisor in areas of heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, pneumatic and general construction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will cover a variety of duties throughout campus as it relates to maintenance and general construction.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Two years of work experience in maintenance and/or construction or another related field.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

General knowledge of heating and cooling systems, plumbing systems, electrical and pneumatic systems, and general construction; knowledge of and ability to use hand and portable electrical tools; willingness to work overtime and holidays; and ability to work well with others.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.