GENERAL MECHANIC

General Mechanic – Campus Maintenance

_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 General Mechanic to join our Campus Maintenance team. If you are skilled 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.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Hourly Pay Range:
Pay Range: $17.00 - $24.00 (Commensurate with experience & qualifications).

Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 7:000am – 4:00pm (Must be able to work a flexible work schedule) (Subject to change to meet the needs of the University and department).