General Maintenance Mechanic (Phoenix) (Multiple Positions)

The Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) is a 30-acre, urban medical and bioscience campus with more than 1.7 million square-feet of biomedical-related research, academic, and clinical facilities with plans for more than 6 million square-feet at build out. It is the only site where you will find all 3 of Arizona's public universities in one location conducting and collaborating in research. University Facility Services-Phoenix is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for learning, research and work through the highest quality facilities maintenance staff. This position's primary focus will be to provide the faculty, staff, students and visitors of the University with the best maintained and the safest buildings possible through staff dedication and teamwork.

Due to the nature of our educational environment, this position may occasionally work evenings and weekends to reduce noise or to support other facilities management activities during non-traditional business hours.

The position will perform skilled work in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and remodeling of buildings, offices and other campus facilities. Work is performed independently, in teams, or by assisting skilled trade positions. Assignments involve numerous trade areas, such as carpentry, plumbing, roofing, painting, drywall, concrete and other office needs.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Performs
  general maintenance and repair work on various building items and equipment
  under general supervision.
• Assists with duties, including patch and paint,
  heating/cooling. flooring, lighting, event activity set-up, delivery of
  materials, and the clean-up of shop and work areas.
• Assists skilled trades
  employees with daily activities on assigned jobs.
• Maintains facility grounds and environment in a clean, attractive, orderly, safe, and
  healthy condition.
• Maintains records of repairs and equipment requiring future
  service.
• Maintains all
  classroom and residential buildings, laboratories, libraries and all public
  spaces in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of
  carpentry, drywall repair, flooring, painting, concrete, basic plumbing,
  heating and air conditioning and landscape maintenance.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience is required, or an equivalent combination of education, technical training, apprenticeship training, and relevant experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Experience in building maintenance and repair work.