Free General Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Portland, OR
Categories: Facilities/Grounds/Skilled Trades
Department: Campus Planning & Facilities Management
Classification: General Maintenance Mechanic
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $21.96 - $27.69 per hour
FTE: 1.0

Review of Applications Begins
Position Closes April 30, 2024

Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application, including an online application and a resume that address how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We encourage you to apply, even if you donÂ’t think you meet the preferred qualifications--use your application to let us know what is meaningful to you about the role and what transferable skills or other qualities you would bring.
All applications must be submitted here, careers.uoregon. edu/en-us/job/533681/general-maintenance-mechanic

Department Summary
The University of Oregon Portland provides a range of academic and student support programs at its campus in Portland consisting of almost 400,000 square feet in 22 buildings on 20 manicured acres. Students at UO Portland are enrolled in professional master's degree programs offered by the College of Design, School of Journalism and Communication, and the Lundquist College of Business. Law students can complete their third year of law school on the Portland campus, and a fifth-year undergraduate program is available in Product Design. The Ballmer Institute for ChildrenÂ’s Behavioral Health offers an undergraduate degree and certificate program and serves as the home for a robust research portfolio. The new NE Portland campus also offers professional education programs, several research centers, and a range of support services for students, including advising, counseling, and internship opportunities, as well as housing, dining, and recreational opportunities.

Campus Planning and Facilities Management (CPFM) is a vital department, comprised of five units and approximately 270 employees: Facilities Services, Utilities & Energy, Campus Planning, Office of Sustainability, and Design & Construction. We plan, build, maintain, and operate the infrastructure that supports the University of Oregon's mission of exceptional teaching, discovery, and public service. As stewards of a physical legacy, we enable the university community to achieve its potential by providing a campus that is safe, clean, beautiful, inspiring, and environmentally responsible.

Facilities Services (FS) is responsible for managing human, financial and material resources to develop and implement programs, policies and procedures related to the operation, maintenance, repair and minor renovation of university buildings, grounds and infrastructure systems. These services provide the University of Oregon community with a safe, efficient, reliable, functional and aesthetically pleasing learning environment in support of the UniversityÂ’s mission and vision.

Position Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide the technical skills necessary to facilitate successful mechanical system preventive maintenance, repair, or remodel tasks as part of Facilities Services role in providing the campus community with a quality physical environment in which to work and study.

Interactions/contacts occur daily with the campus community in the course of performing work and responding to emergencies.

Position works as a member of a team. Position will work independently or collaboratively depending on needs identified by supervisor or lead worker. The incumbent makes decisions on work priorities, scheduling, necessary material and equipment, the means of accomplishing duties, and personal and public safety. These decisions affect work productivity and protection of the aesthetic quality and monetary investment of the campus buildings.

Work is reviewed directly by the Mechanical Shop supervisor and/or lead worker to ensure it is performed efficiently, safely, and meets both expectations and applicable requirements. A performance appraisal is conducted annually.

Shift time may vary within a Monday thru Friday daytime schedule, typically between 7am and 5pm.

Driving Requirement:
It is an essential requirement of this position to qualify for and maintain UO driver's certification eligibility, which includes maintaining an Oregon driverÂ’s license throughout employment in this position.

On Call Rotation:
This position will be required to participate in an on call rotation. Being on call requires the participant to live in an area with cell phone reception or to be within cell phone reception for the entire duration of the on call period. On call also requires the participant to be within a 1 hour drive of the UO campus for the entire duration of the on call period to be able to respond to issues if needed. On call periods are typically 1-4 weeks in duration.

Essential Personnel:
This unit may provide essential services during times of emergencies and inclement weather. This position may be required to fulfill essential services and functions during these times.

Minimum Requirements
• Four years of experience maintaining, repairing, and fabricating parts for machinery, tools, and equipment such as automobiles, trucks, hydraulic systems, lift trucks, etc.; OR

• Completion of an approved Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship Program.

Professional Competencies
• Perform duties in a way that advances and supports the mission of the department and university.
• Work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective relationships for problem solving and positive interactions.
• Take initiative, looking for what needs to be done and doing it.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.
• Maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
• Model the highest ethical standards.
• Provide superior customer service.

Preferred Qualifications
• State of Oregon Asbestos Workers card or Supervisors card.

FLSA Exempt: No
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