Building Maintenance Mechanic

Position Title & Department

Building Maintenance Mechanic 2 – Building Maintenance

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The mission of the University of San Diego Facilities Management Department is to efficiently operate, maintain, and support the development of quality facilities, grounds, and services, and at the same time to support our campus community, students, faculty, and staff. Through our efforts we support the university's commitment to pursuing truth, academic excellence, and the advancement of knowledge.

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background.

The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Performs skilled maintenance mechanical duties necessary to maintain all building structures, equipment, and furnishings on any University property such as repairing / replacing thermostats, clean and maintain space heaters, repair / replace window screens and latches. Makes minor repairs to furniture. Performs semi-skilled maintenance to space heaters, water heaters and fan coil unit heaters, cooling and ventilation and refrigeration systems.

• Performs skilled level tasks related to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and heating trades.
• Performs routine repairs on plumbing parts and fixtures. Clear sinks, bathtubs, toilets, sewer and drain lines.
• Performs relamping either on a trouble call referral basis or as part of a scheduled program.
• Submits reports, orally or in writing, of progress and status as necessary to ensure proper job accounting and to identify and resolve any problems that may cause delays, shutdown, or damage.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, shop drawings, schematics, manufacturer’s specifications and other reference material to determine appropriate job requirements and procedures.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good condition.
• Continually expands knowledge of the trade through appropriate courses, seminars, publications, and contact with others in the trade.
• Works in a neat and orderly manner. Cleans up daily and at the end of a job.
• Works from ladders and lifts as well as in confined spaces and crawl spaces both overhead and under floors.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Semi-skilled tasks related to HVAC and refrigeration.

• Consistently follows and enforces safety practices appropriate to building maintenance and complies with rules and regulations established by the University and governmental agencies.
• Maintains an awareness of the typical hazards of the workplace as well as the special hazards that may be encountered at any University facility location such as biohazards, low‑grade radiation, and chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
• Follows established governmental (local, state and federal) procedures for dealing with special hazards; and promptly reports any unusual conditions to the supervisor.

• Must be able to work assigned hours and may be assigned to work any shift.
• Employees may be designated as essential personnel and subject to occasional overtime, call backs and may be required to serve 24/7 on‑call rotation.
• Must possess a valid California driver’s license and be able to drive University vehicles.
• May be assigned to work in the vicinity of laboratories where biohazards, radioactive or other potentially hazardous substances are stored or used.
• Take University supplied (self‑study) enrichment courses.
• Must work individually or in teams coordinating assigned work with other groups and departments.
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