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General Maintenance Mechanic (Multiple Positions)

University of Arizona
life insurance, vision insurance, sick time
United States, Arizona, Tucson
Feb 08, 2025
General Maintenance Mechanic (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number req21833
Department Facilities Mgmt-Maint Services
Department Website Link https://www.fm.arizona.edu/#/
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights University Facility Services is seeking diverse career minded candidates to apply for our open General Maintenance Mechanic positions. The qualified candidate will be a good communicator and team player with a strong background in building maintenance.

We are looking for individuals with a strong understanding of the customer service skills needed in this industry, to repair and maintain machinery, plumbing, physical structure and electrical wiring and fixtures. The selected candidate must be flexible and adaptable as the environment is evolving and fast-paced. Work shift to include swing shift, graveyard shift, some weekends and holidays.

Our work is done on the beautiful U of A campus holding to our core values of inclusion, compassion, determination, adaptability, exploration and integrity. We provide employees an amazing and nurturing environment, proper tools of the trade, opportunities for training and growth, uniforms, and excellent benefits and paid days off.

Note: All maintenance employees are required to drive University vehicles daily as part of their primary functions. University Facility Services at the University of Arizona consists of over 700 employees and teamwork is our strength. FM services over 13 million square feet of campus-keeping the grounds beautiful, classrooms clean and all utilities moving through the campus.

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

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provides general maintenance and repair work for
    heating/cooling and ventilation equipment such as exhaust fans, air
    handlers, cooling and heating coils, air filters, evaporative coolers,
    air compressors, vacuum pumps, electric motors, bearings, and all types
    of pumps.
  • Provide preventive maintenance activities,
    diagnoses malfunctions of mechanical equipment.
  • Maintains records of repairs and equipment
    requiring future service.
  • Use power and hand tools to preform repairs and
    maintenance work.
  • Requires working on roofs, in attics, on ladders
    in extreme temperatures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of repair, maintenance
    and installation techniques.
  • Demonstrated knowledge or reading and
    understanding schematics.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required. In addition to the education and experience minimum qualifications, Apprenticeship program, technical training experience required.
  • Minimum of 3
    years of relevant experience required.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in commercial and industrial HVAC systems.
  • Experience with large air handling equipment.
  • Experience with pumps of all types.
  • Experience with air compressors and vacuum pumps.


FLSA Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $20.33 - $25.41
Compensation Type hourly rate
Grade 5
Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Grade Range Minimum $20.33
Grade Range Midpoint $25.41
Grade Range Maximum $30.49
Career Stream and Level OC2
Job Family Skilled Crafts & Trades
Job Function Facil, Grounds, & Infra
Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)
Number of Vacancies 3
Target Hire Date 2/17/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates hr-client-ufs_phxops@arizona.edu
Open Date 2/7/2025
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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