General Maintenance Mechanic - Painter

About the Department

Reporting to the Director of Plant Operations, the General Maintenance Mechanic/Painter completes a scheduled preventative maintenance program with an emphasis on painted surfaces for their protective and cosmetic qualities.

In addition to painting building and material surfaces, this position troubleshoots, maintains and makes general repairs on mechanical, HVAC, and plumbing equipment.

Must be capable of troubleshooting basic HVAC, plumbing, and electrical problems and completing tasks like replacing air filters in HVAC units or lightbulbs in sockets.

Must have the ability to lift and move materials and tools and operate power tools in a safe and proper manner.

Position is considered Essential Personnel.

Must be computer literate.

A current valid driver’s license is required.

Personal hand tools required.

High school diploma or GED is required.

Addresses work requests of a broad variety as assigned (general maintenance, plumbing, basic HVAC, minor carpentry, painting, basic troubleshooting, etc.) Paints surfaces of buildings and materials to ensure protections from the elements as well as use and wear. Ensures consistent cosmetic standards across campus and remedies defacements. Troubleshoots problems with pumps, fans, HVAC equipment, plumbing fixtures and related equipment and completes basic repairs as necessary or documents issues and findings. Completes preventive (P.M.) and general maintenance tasks as assigned and/or scheduled. Opens and closes all work orders in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System). Participates in the “on-call” rotation as scheduled (after hours and weekends). Accepts responsibilities as Essential Personnel including but not limited to: a. Be available for duty for inclement weather safety responsibilities (snow, ice, heavy rain, high winds, etc.) including removal of snow, ice, branches and debris from roads, paths, walkways, buildings, parking lots, etc.; the treatment of roads, walkways, stairs and lots with salt, ice-melt, and/or anti-skid and related tasks. Most duties will be done utilizing vehicles and equipment but some tasks will require manual, physical hard work. b. Work during campus closures. c. Be available for non-weather related occurrences of weekend work. d. Other duties as assigned. Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation, and “Faith, Reason, and Justice.” Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity, and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.