Systems Maintenance Mechanic

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Open Date 07/21/2025 Requisition Number PRN42630B Job Title Systems Maintenance Mechanic Working Title Systems Maintenance Mechanic Job Grade D FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary

M-F 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM- rotating on-call

VP Area President Department 01747 - PRESIDENT'S DISTRICT Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment Internal to the University Pay Rate Range 25.00 - 30.00 Close Date 10/30/2025 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary

Performs routine and preventative maintenance, analyzes mechanical and/or electrical problems, and makes adjustments, repairs, replacements, or other corrective actions to ensure the continuous and safe functioning of equipment in the specified area of expertise.

Responsibilities

Operates, repairs, overhauls, services, and maintains equipment in the area of HVAC.

Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance work on equipment.

Helps in designing and implementing mechanical or electrical alterations to new and existing equipment in order to improve efficiency, performance, and/or extend the life of equipment.

May ensure that equipment meets all regulatory compliance requirements mandated by local, state and federal agencies.

Maintains clean equipment rooms and other areas.

Maintains equipment performance and repair records.

If lead worker status is assigned, may give work direction, establish priorities, or instruct Systems Maintenance Mechanics or other personnel.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

"Other Duties as assigned"

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Depending on the area of assignment, three years of maintenance and repair experience, or equivalency, in one or more of the following areas is required: pipefitting; heating, air conditioning, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), and steam-operated systems; pneumatic and electronic building control systems; plumbing and refrigeration systems; commercial/industrial laundry equipment; sterilizing equipment; gas/diesel engines and generators; kitchen and cafeteria equipment; mechanical and electrical troubleshooting; and welding. The ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations, effective human relations and communications skills, and demonstrated computer proficiency essential.

Incumbents who specialize in refrigeration and air conditioning systems must complete a two year vocational schooling program; possess Environmental Protection Agency certification with a Universal permit to handle refrigerants; and demonstrate a high level of technical expertise. A boiler license may be required for some positions.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Drivers license

EPA Certification 608

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How many years of related work experience do you have in the repair/maintenance of equipment/systems?
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more, but less than 8 years
• 8 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Document Description for More Information - Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only
• Historical Only - Do Not Use - See Description for More Information - Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) - Veteran Only