Building Mechanic Assistant

Portland, Oregon

University of Portland
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Position Details

Position 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 Summary

The 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
Date Posted: 19 May 2024
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