General Mechanic I – Facilities Management chez Duquesne University

Salary:               $30.20/Hour ($31.71 to include shift differential for off-shift hours worked)
Benefits:            Generousbenefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirementmatch, and tuition remission for employee and dependents.  Details at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location:          Facilities Management
Position Status:       Full-time                                            
Hours:                     7AM-3PM, Tuesday -Saturday
Position Number:      612409/41-0091             
FLSA Status:             Non-exempt

POSITIONSUMMARY:

General maintenance mechanic duties as assignedby a Maintenance Supervisor in areas of heating, cooling, plumbing, electrical,pneumatic preventative maintenance, and general construction.  Perform other related duties as assigned.

DUTIESAND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitors, maintains, and performs basic repairs to building electrical systemssuch as fixtures, switches and outlets; assist licensed electricians withadvanced repairs as appropriate.
Monitorsperformance of HVAC systems for the facility; performs basic repair/replacementof components, as appropriate, including filter changing and cleaning of units.

Monitorsand performs basic maintenance of plumbing systems, to include standard repairof leaking faucets, cleaning obstructed waste lines, and performing basicmodifications to plumbing and water supply systems; assist licensed plumbers,as appropriate.

Performcarpentry maintenance tasks including routine drywall repair, window repair,cabinet and countertop repair, door hardware installation and painting.

Ensuresproper care in the use of maintenance equipment and supplies; promotescontinuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Performssnow removal and spreading salt related to building access and hazardouswalkways as assigned. 

Notifysupervisor of unusual conditions.

Assistoutside contractors and vendors with tasks such as utility isolation and workarea access to allow for the completion of their work as required.

Orderingand pick up of basic materials from Facilities Management.

Coordinatesthe work of those assigned to you by work leaders or supervisors.

Moves and repairs furniture.

Movesand performs appropriate repair of appliances consisting of but not limited tothe verification of power and obvious electrical/ mechanical faults.

Performduties related to special events where supplemental manpower is required forthe completion of the event.

Continuing educationfor maintenance and professional subjects is available.  The incumbent is highly encouraged to obtaina minimum of 8 hours annually.  Thesehours will be recorded and used in consideration for future advancements alongwith merit, hands-on-experience and job-related training.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

PA Driver’s License Class I

A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in building maintenance.

Must be in good physical condition to perform the daily work assignments thatare inherent in this job description, further examples are; lift and manipulateobjects weighing up to 70 pounds regularly and the ability to perform work fromladders, scaffolding and elevated surfaces.

Alternately, thesuccessful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience andtraining, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required toperform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, thefollowing:

Follow basic androutine verbal and written instructions.

Understand andfollow specific instructions and procedures.

Read, understand,follow, and suggest safety procedures.

Communicateclearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Work as a teammember and foster a cooperative work environment.

Safely use handand power tools applicable to the trade.

Safely andefficiently operate, maintain, and repair equipment, machinery, and toolsnormally used within your work environment.

Perform a varietyof routine and preventive building maintenance tasks to include, but notlimited to, hot water systems, tile and flooring, and minor repairs toappliances.

Maintain thoroughand accurate records.

Basic computerskills.

Avoid confrontationalsituations and report all incidents to Facilities Management. 

Integrity anddependability.

Knowledge of: 

Operation,maintenance, and repair of designated area equipment.

Basic and generalbuilding maintenance methods, techniques, materials and equipment.

Minor repairs ofsmall appliances.

Basic mechanicalprinciples.

Basic electricalprinciples.

ApplicableUniversity, state and federal regulations, policies and procedures related toposition.
Knowledge of theoperation of CMMS (computerized maintenance management system).

Building andfacilities maintenance, safety and awareness of security issues.

The occupationalhazards and safety precautions of the trade.

Customer servicestandards and procedures with students, faculty, staff and visitors as itrelates to the mission statement of Duquesne University.

Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity.

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

APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.