Position DetailsPosition Information
Job Title Building Mechanic Assistant
Department Facilities - Maintenance
Terms and Hours Varying hours; up to 29 hrs/wk, currently hiring for summer
Job Category Student Employment
Hourly Wage Portland Metro Minimum Wage ($15.45)
Job SummaryThe Building Mechanics are responsible for maintaining the University facilities through regular inspections, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance. This position reports to the Mechanic Supervisor and will assistant the Building Mechanics in replacing lightbulbs and ballasts, filters, screens, etc.; installing fixtures; light construction and plumbing; and some light cleaning of mechanical spaces and equipment.
A valid driver's license and a driving record background check are required prior to being hired. Student employees must also successfully complete Campus Safety's online driver safety training before driving on campus for this position.
The hours available to work are Monday through Friday, between 8:00am-4:30pm. We can be flexible with class scheduling. We are
hiring for this position on a rolling basis and are currently looking for student employees to work over the summer, up to 29 hours per week.Core Duties - Lightbulb
- Plumbing repairs
- Fixture installations
- Cleaning of mechanical spaces & equipment
- Light construction/demolition
- Ability to think through and solve problems in real-time
- Assist with warehousing and inventory of parts
- Drive University vehicles on campus to move tools, equipment, and supplies as needed
- Be able to use OneDrive
- Other relevant duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications - Valid driver's license
- Must consent to a driving record background check
- Ability to learn and abide by safety policies and procedures
Preferred Qualifications - Mechanical aptitude and interest
- Previous experience with with minor plumbing and electrical repairs
- Previous experience using basic hand tools
Physical Requirements - Ability to lift 50lbs
- Ability to work on your feet and be mobile for extended periods of time
- Ability to use a ladder
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number SE
Number of Vacancies 3
Estimated Start Date 05/20/2024
Open Date 05/15/2024
Close Date 09/30/2024