Maintenance Specialist

University of Utah   Salt Lake City, UT   Full-time     Maintenance
Posted on April 5, 2024
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Announcement

Details

Open Date

04/04/2024

Requisition Number

PRN38148B

Job Title

Maintenance Specialist

Working Title

Maintenance Specialist

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

7:30 am – 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday

VP Area

President

Department

01747 - PRESIDENT'S DISTRICT

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

17.00 – 18.50

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Summary

Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on HVAC ventilation systems and building machinery. Assists other technicians with large jobs and routine work. Responsible for editing and maintaining a tool, equipment, and parts inventory. Promotes efficient, economical, continuous,, and safe operation of equipment.

Facilities Management's mission is to provide a safe, sustainable, and attractive University environment.

As a member of the Facilities Management team, you will enjoy working in a stable Higher Education environment with plenty of opportunities to apply what you know while learning new skills. The University of Utah offers an excellent pay and benefits package, including affordable health care available on your start date, generous sick and vacation pay accrual, cell phone reimbursement, and a free UTA TRAX/bus pass.

Do you have excellent customer service and problem-solving skills? Would you like to be challenged to take individual initiative in an environment that rewards your efforts with career growth opportunities? Many of the roles on the University of Utah's Facilities Management Team are casual dress, tools are provided, and you'll be working on resolving issues with experienced and knowledgeable team members who will help you build on the skills you bring to the team. Apply today!

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:
1. Make positive contributions to the safety culture on campus and follow the University safety procedures.
2. Provide excellent customer service by listening and communicating with the customer to address concerns before, during, and after work is done.
3. Work collaboratively with other trades and co-workers to create a cohesive workplace.
4. Use the university work order system to record and maintain equipment performance, repair records, and add notes to phases.
5. Perform preventative maintenance on air handler filters, coils, and other equipment.
6. Provide routine maintenance in mechanical space including cleaning, installing, insulation, and other duties as assigned.
7. Assist in the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems while gaining knowledge to perform individually.
8. Use the university work-order system to record and maintain equipment performance, repair records, and add notes to work orders.
9. Assist other trades in regular duties and projects.
10. Learning other skills through on-the-job training.
11. Maintain clean and safe equipment and mechanical areas.
12. Maintain, operate, overhaul, repair, and service various types of building systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years relevant work experience in the applicable trades areas or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated knowledge of national, state and local building codes and standards; ability to read wiring diagrams, blueprints, and be able to make mechanical sketches and drawings; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required. Requires lifting and transporting heavy objects. A valid Utah Driver's license may be required.

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

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Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. How many months/years of maintenance/repair experience do you have? (equipment, machinery, and/or building maintenance)
    • No experience
    • Less than 6 months
    • 6 months or more, but less than 1 year
    • 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
    • 3 years or more
  2. Do you have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and climb stepladders/scaffolding?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * How many years experience do you have in the trade(s) specified in the job posting?
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more
  4. Are you currently working for another department on campus?
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  3. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169

University of Utah

Salt Lake City , UT