MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 2 [2 openings]

Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities 

Perform the following typical tasks: 

• Patch and paint walls 

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all types of mechanical equipment. 

• Remove, repair and replace ceiling tiles 

• Repair windows, doors, screens, floors, floor coverings and painted surfaces. 

• Perform journey level tasks in machinery mechanics; such as repair and replacement of drive belts, motors etc. on-air handling equipment. 

• Maintain boilers, repair kitchen equipment and exhaust fans 

• Adjust door closers 

• Hang shower curtains 

• Hook shower drains 

• Tighten toilet seats 

• Operate various power tools in a skilled manner 

• May assist, coordinate and/or work with other trades and journey level personnel  

• Perform semi-skilled tasks in multiple trades including electrician and plumbing work. 

• Replace lighting ballasts and lamps. 

• Replace showers heads 

• Repairing leaking faucets 

• Install shower sweeps 

• Operate machinery such as forklifts and scissor-lifts. 

• Load and unload materials and supplies. 

• Operate vehicles such as UW vans and trucks to transport tools, equipment and personnel to various job sites. 

• Keep supervisor informed of project status and work progress, required project materials and equipment. 

• May instruct semi-skilled workers. 

• Communicate and coordinate with other UW Facilities shops to facilitate work. 

• Know and comply with occupational health and safety regulations specific to the work and conduct on the job, including Safety Data Sheet (SDS) instructions, Hazard Review Checklists (HRCs) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. 

• Comply with all UW and UW Facilities policies and procedures, M&C protocols, i.e. Individual Accountability Protocols (IAP). 

• Support all management directives and the vision and values of M&C. 

• Participate in and follow through with M&C process improvement initiatives, including Balanced Scorecard (BSC), incorporating metrics and Lean principles into internal work processes, and promoting employee engagement in continuous improvements and innovation. 

• Actively participate in meetings and training as scheduled. 

• Provide excellent customer service through effective, courteous and professional interactions with clients, colleagues and the campus community. 

• Other duties as required 

Core Competencies 

• Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness. 

• Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively. 

• Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems. 

• Be responsible and accountable. 

• Use organizational skills and provide attention to details. 

• Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude. 

• Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous. 

• Exhibit a professional work ethic. 

• Continuously promote a safe work environment. 

Education & Experience 

Required 

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a journey worker, OR full-journey status in a union; OR four years’ applicable work experience. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis. 

• Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.   

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. 

Desired 

• Knowledge and practical experience with WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) regulations. 

• Demonstrated proficiency with standard productivity software including Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent products. 

• Demonstrated successful ability in taking direction, working well with others and as a member of a team. 

• Demonstrated excellent effective verbal and written communication skills. 

Conditions of employment 

• May be required to accept variable work shift. 

• Work may require access to confined spaces and heights using approved safety precautions. 

• Ability to lift and move heavy material may be required. 

• Approved footwear must be provided at the employee’s expense and worn on the job. 

• Must be able to be fitted for and wear a respirator on the job. 

• Must participate in medical screening/monitoring (such as TB screening and proof of measles inoculation) required for work assignments in locations, including but not limited to, nonhuman primate areas, the Animal Research and Care Facility, and the University of Washington Medical Center 

• Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment. 

• Regular and predictable attendance is required.