Maintenance Mechanic 3 - Building Maintenance

Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA Full-time Maintenance

Posted on April 18, 2024

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Maintenance Mechanic 3 - Building Maintenance

About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD). Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:

A leading university starts with leading facilities. EWU is currently seeking a Maintenance Mechanic 3 - Building Maintenance in our growing facilities and maintenance department.
- The primary function of this position is light construction and renovation remodels at the journey level.
- This position leads full-time and temporary employees on multiple projects, coordinating with supervisor purchasing of materials and needed equipment, assisting with estimates and change orders for projects. This position also acts as a liaison between the different shops and departments regarding ongoing projects.
- In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 13 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and their eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.
- Eastern Washington University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff, students, and academic program offerings and to strengthening sensitivity to diversity throughout the institution. Eastern Washington University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and applications from members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.

Required Qualifications:

High school graduation or GED
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required
Completion of a recognized trades apprenticeship program or a minimum of 5 years work experience in either carpentry; electrical; plumbing; or HVAC
Must be able to read blueprints
Must be able to use an elevation transit
Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

Fork lift card
Experience in tenant improvements / office remodel

Other Skills and Abilities:

Understanding of safe work practices
Demonstrated attention to detail, professionalism, dependability and timeliness
Excellent customer service skills, professional and courteous demeanor

Job Duties:
% of Time: 60
Responsibility / Duty:

Lead and perform skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, remodeling and construction of University properties

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty:

Assure that all Staff members arrive at job sites with the proper tools, parts and equipment necessary to perform the tasks required to complete the job as assigned

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty:

Responsible in keeping all tools and equipment in working condition, to include vehicle, hand and specialty tools.
Assure that Staff members keep all job sites uncluttered and safe. Assure that Staff clean work areas at the end of every day and the completion of job.
Assure the completion of all projects in a timely manner consistent with the expectations set at the start of the job

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty:

Provide accurate daily documentation of work completed. This documentation is to include parts used, prices for parts used and time spent on projects or demand work orders

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

% of Time: 10
Responsibility / Duty:

Communicate with shop and department supervision effectively relating to shop and department needs and other items of interest.

Essential Function Indicator: Yes

Conditions of Employment:

Successful candidate must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a frequent basis. Successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-placement physical.
During the course of university employment this position will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
All new employees will comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
Upon hire employees will complete required DEI, Hazing, and Harassment and Title IX training. The online training is located at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/orientation/ or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on our Human Resources site at: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/training/.
This position is covered by the Washington Federation of State Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement:
https://in.ewu.edu/hr/wp-content/uploads/sites/40/2021/07/WFSE-EWU-CBA-Barg.-Units-1-and-2-2021-2023-FINAL.pdf

Salary Information: $60,792 – $70,476

Posting Date: 04/18/2024
Open Until Further Notice: No
Closing Date: 4/24/2024
Screening to Begin: 04/25/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381.

To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/12129

EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

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