Job Summary:

With direction from the Zone Manager and Working Supervisor, the Mechanic works with a team of 10-12 multi-craft mechanics to perform routine and emergency electrical and multi-craft maintenance tasks for campus facilities. Additionally, the mechanic works closely with internal customers including students, faculty and staff to resolve requested maintenance issues and work orders. Typical craft-specific work includes but is not limited to the maintenance, installation, repair and inspection of lighting and electrical infrastructure.

Multi-craft maintenance activities will also include working with various plumbing systems, HVAC, paint and basic carpentry.

This position is a member of the collective bargaining unit, Local #148 International Union of Operating Engineers, AFL-CIO.

Position Hours: Saturday-Wednesday, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM.

Responsibilities:

Providing preventative, ongoing, and emergency maintenance in an administrative and short-term lodging environment.
Maintaining and repairing lighting, electrical distribution, VFDs, motor and pumps, monthly testing/exercising, and load transfers.
Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining lighting and electrical distribution.
Pro-actively identifying, communicating, prioritizing and addressing needs without direction when appropriate.
Responding to work orders and other requests in a timely, efficient, competent, knowledgeable and friendly manner.
Maintaining data per departmental policy.
Utilizing materials, supplies, tools and other University property in a safe, productive manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must have successfully completed a recognized craft apprenticeship program, a technical school training program (such as a Ranken Technical College two-year certification program) or other equivalent training program.
Minimum of five years’ experience working in a particular craft or multi-craft position.
Must be able to obtain a Missouri Class E Driver’s License by the end of the Probationary period and cannot drive University owned vehicles until Class E Driver’s License is obtained.
Willing to provide one’s own hand tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with modern lighting systems including programmable systems, driver/lamp replacement and knowledge of unique address assignment/logic.
Experience with monthly testing/exercising, load transfers, and associated documentation of backup generators.
Aptitude to learn and develop proficiency in JCI software.
Ability to communicate and work effectively/appropriately with members of the campus community and other employees within Facilities.
Understands the importance of satisfying the needs of the campus community (customer oriented) and providing value to the University.
Ability to read and understand blue prints.

This position offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects in a dynamic environment. If you meet the qualifications and are looking for a challenging yet rewarding career as an Electrician, we invite you to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36.51 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift

Travel requirement:

No travel

Work Location: In person

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Mechanic (Electrician)