General Maintenance Mechanic

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**General Maintenance Mechanic**

Northern Arizona University

****Special Information****

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to
  
  

complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility

with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are

rare.

• Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a
  
  

regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet

Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university

business become authorized by submitting Driver\'s license

information for driving record monitoring, and completion of

training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law

applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or

university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More

information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the

NAU website.

• Employees of Facility Services are considered essential staff and
  
  

must report to work when the university is closed for emergencies.

This position is required to participate in on-call, call back

duties and snow removal, which can include days, nights, weekends,

and holidays. Under established circumstances will respond to

emergency dispatch calls within set timeframes Administrative or

Campus Living buildings.

****About the Department/College****

Our Mission

To create, maintain and enhance our campus through continuous

improvement and sustainable practices.

Our Vision

To be a progressive, customer-focused organization that is recognized as

a leader in providing exceptional service and responsible stewardship of

university resources.

**About the Position**

The General Maintenance Mechanics perform maintenance, repairs, and

installations on residential and commercial locations including but not

limited to general plumbing, electrical, and HVAC equipment. This

position also performs moves within the university both residential and

commercial utilizing delivery vehicles, dollies, hand-trucks, and other

loading equipment. Safety is prioritized when performing tasks and all

safety guidelines are expected to be followed as it relates to chemical,

electrical, and mechanical procedures.

**Responsibilities Include**

35% - Corrective Maintenance

• Performs residential and commercial general maintenance repairs and
  
  

preventive maintenance, responding to service requests and repair

needs based on established priorities.

• Responds promptly to service calls dispatched through radio, text,
  
  

or the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

• Evaluates maintenance issues and coordinates with the appropriate
  
  

skilled trades when repairs fall outside the scope of general

maintenance responsibilities.

• Adheres to all safety requirements, including job-specific hazard
  
  

assessments, required training, personal protective equipment (PPE),

and standard operating procedures.

• Actively supports accident prevention initiatives and responds
  
  

appropriately to injuries and incidents to help maintain a safe work

environment and prevent recurrence.

30% - Preventative Maintenance

• Proactively identifies and reports potential issues before they
  
  

impact customer use or operations.

• Repairs issues identified during preventive maintenance inspections.
• Performs general plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs and
  
  

maintenance; performs minor repairs to heating, refrigeration, air

conditioning units, and other electrical equipment.

10% - Managing and Recording Work Performance

• Opens, closes, and manages work orders in the computerized
  
  

maintenance anagement system (CMMS), documenting daily work

activities, including work performed, labor hours, and repair scope.

• Creates and refers work orders to the appropriate personnel or
  
  

department for completion.

• Performs basic plumbing and electrical maintenance.
• Performs basic painting and carpentry maintenance.
  
  

10% - Move Requests

• Plans and assesses furniture, equipment, and departmental moves to
  
  

ensure proper coordination and execution.

• Drives trucks to transport materials such as furniture, supplies, or
  
  

other equipment.

10% - On-Call First Response

• Responding to and repairing emergency maintenance issues outside of
  
  

normal operating hours.

• When reported emergency is outside of scope of General Maintenance,
  
  

referring issues to appropriate on-call trades for repair

• Goes on on-call rotation to support after hours issues.
  
  

5% - Other

• Other duties as assigned.
• Provides snow removal services to areas around university buildings
  
  

and facilities.

**Minimum Qualifications**

• 1 year of general maintenance or repair experience.
• \*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be
  
  

used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.*

**Preferred Qu**