GENERAL MECHANIC - (NIGHTS AND WEEKENDS)

General Mechanic (Nights and Weekends) – Campus Maintenance
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

UAB Facilities is hiring a Nights and Weekends General Mechanic to join our Campus Maintenance team. This role involves a variety of hands-on work, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tasks. If you’re skilled in these areas and enjoy hands-on work, we would love to hear from you.

Position Summary

Reads, understands and interprets blueprints drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturers’ operating and/or maintenance specifications as related to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and special equipment, building structures and finishes. Performs minor, routine and preventive maintenance including operating, cleaning, inspecting, adjusting, tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems, etc., on electrical and mechanical equipment, plumbing systems and fixtures, and building structures and furnishings. May be called upon to assist other maintenance personnel in completion of work tasks including but not limited to electricians, HVAC mechanics, plumbers, carpenters, masons, painters, sheet metal workers, etc. Responds to emergency as well as routine requests for service from building occupants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Reads, understands and interprets blueprints drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturer’s operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and special equipment, building structures and finishes.

· Performs minor, routine and preventive maintenance to include operating, cleaning, inspecting, adjusting, tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems, etc., on electrical and mechanical equipment, plumbing systems and fixtures, and building structures and furnishings.

· Assists other maintenance personnel in the completion of their work to include Electricians, HVAC Mechanics, Plumbers, Carpenters, Masons, Painters, Sheet Metal Workers, etc.

· Responds to requests for service from building occupants to include emergencies, hot and cold calls, lighting problems, plumbing problems, minor installations, repairs, adjustments, etc.

· Troubleshoots and repair electrical systems, including lighting, outlets, switches, motors, and basic control components.

· Performs other duties assigned.

General Mechanic (Nights and Weekends) – Campus Maintenance
The University of Alabama at Birmingham

The primary accountabilities below are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

UAB Facilities is hiring a Nights and Weekends General Mechanic to join our Campus Maintenance team. This role involves a variety of hands-on work, including electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tasks. If you’re skilled in these areas and enjoy hands-on work, we would love to hear from you.

Position Summary

Reads, understands and interprets blueprints drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturers’ operating and/or maintenance specifications as related to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and special equipment, building structures and finishes. Performs minor, routine and preventive maintenance including operating, cleaning, inspecting, adjusting, tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems, etc., on electrical and mechanical equipment, plumbing systems and fixtures, and building structures and furnishings. May be called upon to assist other maintenance personnel in completion of work tasks including but not limited to electricians, HVAC mechanics, plumbers, carpenters, masons, painters, sheet metal workers, etc. Responds to emergency as well as routine requests for service from building occupants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Reads, understands and interprets blueprints drawings, floor plans, schedules and manufacturer’s operating and/or maintenance specifications as they relate to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC and special equipment, building structures and finishes.

· Performs minor, routine and preventive maintenance to include operating, cleaning, inspecting, adjusting, tightening, replacing, lubricating, reporting problems, etc., on electrical and mechanical equipment, plumbing systems and fixtures, and building structures and furnishings.

· Assists other maintenance personnel in the completion of their work to include Electricians, HVAC Mechanics, Plumbers, Carpenters, Masons, Painters, Sheet Metal Workers, etc.

· Responds to requests for service from building occupants to include emergencies, hot and cold calls, lighting problems, plumbing problems, minor installations, repairs, adjustments, etc.

· Troubleshoots and repair electrical systems, including lighting, outlets, switches, motors, and basic control components.

· Performs other duties assigned.

High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of related experience. The ideal candidate will have basic knowledge of fire alarms and generators, which is preferred.

Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

Must meet University underwriting guidelines to operate a University vehicle, including:

· Valid U.S. driver’s license

· At least 21 years of age

· Minimum of three years of driving experience

· Maintain an Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Proven ability to perform General Mechanic job duties

· Ability to work nights & weekends, including on call

· Basic knowledge of fire alarms and generators

· Attention to detail

· Troubleshooting and problem solving

· Skilled in the use of hand and power tools

· Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with guests, management, and staff

· Ability to follow and complete work orders and preventative maintenance duties, and provide updates on the work order status