General Mechanic University of Minnesota Twin Cities

POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position performs routine preventive maintenance, repairs, and assists the General Maintenance Supervisor in providing comprehensive maintenance for SUA facilities. Approximately 45% time in the St. Paul Student Center and 45% time in Coffman Memorial Union and 10% West Bank Skyway with routine weekly duties in the three locations. The General Mechanic reports directly to the Facilities Manager.

TEAMSTERS represented position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects, maintains, and troubleshoots plumbing, HVAC, door and window hardware, structural components, equipment, and grounds of facility.
  Including but not limited to:
  - lubrication of fans, motors and other equipment
  - cleaning and replacement of filters.
  - troubleshooting electrical, lighting, and changing bulbs
  - maintaining and troubleshooting food service equipment for Gopher Spot C-Store.
• May take lead in coordinating repairs, painting, and other maintenance concerns with FM trades.
• Receives on the job training to perform on-going maintenance and repair of bowling equipment with increasing responsibilities for maintenance and repair at both St Paul Student Center and Coffman Union.
• Assembles and/or installs shelving and furniture. Repairs and modifies base equipment. Repairs custodial equipment.
• Provides excellent customer service in all interactions with co-workers, tenants, and patrons.
• May act as lead worker for student utility worker and assist in training and development.
• Communicates with supervisor to seek approval for and coordinate non-routine work.
• Closes the loop on all non-routine projects and maintenance concerns with supervisor and with area supervisors as appropriate through the use of clear and timely communications.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of parts/supplies and for the maintenance of tools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write competently in English.
• Must be able to follow detailed written work orders, plans and drawings.
• Technical education/training in mechanical maintenance totaling one year and one year of applicable work experience.
• Experience may be substituted for education.

Positions may require the ability to walk or stand for majority of day; bend, climb, reach, kneel; carry, lift, push and pull 50 lbs. or more.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Able to prioritize workload demands to reflect urgency of tasks and customer needs. Able to organize multiple projects with conflicting deadlines.

Preferred qualifications

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.