What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic position at University of North Florida-Department of Housing and Residence Life?
Applicants must apply to the UNF Jobs site at:
https://unf.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/unfjobs/job/Jacksonville-FL/Maintenance-Mechanic_JR103626
General Description:
This position performs skilled maintenance and repair to support the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of campus facilities. The role is responsible for installing, diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, as well as performing preventive maintenance on equipment and infrastructure. The incumbent ensures facilities and systems operate in compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, while responding to service requests and participating in on-call operations to address urgent maintenance needs.
Job Functions:
Plumbing
- Install/maintain/alters/repair sinks, faucets, showers, toilets, urinals, drinking fountains, hot water heaters, valves, etc.
- Install/repair galvanized, PVC, CPVC & copper pipes for potable water supplies & hot/cold water supply lines for fixtures
- Use proper pipe connection procedures, such as soldering copper pipes & fittings & check for leaks
- Unstop/repair/replace sanitary drain lines
- Operate electric drain routing machine to open drain lines
Electric
- Install/maintain/alter/repair electrical systems (under & above ground), conduit (underground, exterior & interior), external light fixtures & poles (roadway, parking lot, sidewalk & building), interior light fixtures, power appliances, light machinery, electrical controls (switches, breakers, fuses & panel boxes), transformers, outlets, computer & telephone cables & circuits, etc.
- Replace ballasts & bulbs in light fixtures
- Troubleshoot/repair power & lighting circuits
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Work
- Install/maintain/adjust campus refrigeration air conditioning, heating & ventilation equipment & duct work
- Evacuate/recharge air conditioning systems with refrigerants
- Remove/overhaul/replace compressors, condensers, etc.
- Inform supervisor of repair parts & materials needed to be requisitioned
Preventive Maintenance Work
- Inspect/clean/replace filters for HVAC units in compliance with EPA certification
- Lubricate electric motors
- Inspect campus emergency generators, make minor field adjustments & report major malfunctions
- Check all elevators
Equipment Operation & Maintenance
- Possess the ability to properly & safely operate equipment
- Check all equipment & vehicles
- Follow all established & recommended procedures for the safe & effective operation of equipment
Safety Guidelines
- Adhere to federal, state, local, campus & departmental safety regulations during the performance of assigned duties
- Stay alert for safety violations by other employees that may injure those employees, this employee, or other persons in the area
- Report all unsafe situations immediately to supervisor or higher authority
- Take immediate action to personally stop unsafe acts if delay to inform supervisor may allow accident to occur
Position will participate in on-call rotation.
This position is designated as a Tier 2 respondent for designated campus emergencies and events. In this event of a declared campus emergency, the position incumbent will make every effort to return to campus when directed.
Pay: From $18.67 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19