Building Mechanic

Job Summary

Responsible for inspecting equipment, planning and laying out jobs related to structural building or repair projects. Work requires drawing sketches, making time and material estimates, requisitioning needed materials, and may include performance of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance work. The work is subject to inspection during progress and to a final inspection upon completion by the Facilities Director or another administrative superior. Perform weekly stand-by/on-call duties for campus emergency call backs and requests for maintenance assistance as required. Assist with general building maintenance. Works with Events Crew.

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

• Assist the university in implementing the statement of purpose.
• Assist the university in implementing the long-range institutional plan.
• Plans and participates in varied phases of construction and repair including such work as: Facility remodeling, installing and repairing plumbing; replacing doors, windows and siding; building cement forms; building and replacing concrete sidewalks, foundations and floors; repairing roofs and installing new roofing; repairing broken windows and installing new windows; painting interior and exterior walls and other surfaces; building and repairing stone and brick walls and floors; and such sheet metal work as replacing and repairing guttering and drain spouts.
• Participates in routine maintenance electrical work; participates in minor electrical work with appropriate training and education.
• Plans and lays out work and keeps a record of amounts of materials used.
• Performs other related work as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties in an on-campus setting.