GENERAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (CALIFORNIA CENTER - LOS ANGELES) at Arizona State University

General Maintenance Mechanic (California Center- Los Angeles)

Arizona State University

ASU Facilities Management

Off-Campus: Los Angeles

JR101062

End Date:

February 5, 2025

Apply before midnight Arizona time

Department Statement:

What’s in it for you?

Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as an inclusive culture and work/life balance? ASU offers the following:

• Flexible work schedules
• 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one. For more information visit https://cfo.asu.edu/reduced-tuition
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
• Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. More information available at https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings
• Disability and leave program for income protection
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance services, helping to manage personal difficulties or life challenges
• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships

ASU Facilities Management maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. Our vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the university’s mission by creating and caring for the ASU campus and environment. We provide quality customer service, effectively steward our resources, and meet the needs of the university through creative and collaborative efforts.

Facilities Development and Management employment requires current eligibility to legally work in the United States.  Facilities Development and Management will not be a sponsor for this position.

This position is located at the ASU California Center in Los Angeles, CA.

This position requires possessing and maintaining a valid US Driver's License of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment with an acceptable driving record of 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month period.

Must pass pre-employment physical examination post offer of employment.

This position will require the successful candidate to work hours outside of the posted work schedule (including nights and weekends) based on department needs.

Job Description:

$28.00- 31.94 per hour commensurate on experience and education.

­­­­­ASU California Center in Los Angeles, Facilities Management, seeks a General Maintenance Mechanic with a background in institutional, commercial/industrial general maintenance to coordinate work activities of others and perform general maintenance of university buildings.

Essential Duties:

• Electrical maintenance duties for 120 and 277 volts:
• Maintenance and repair of lighting, ballast, lighting switches, and receptacles, sockets, and diffusers
• Perform electrical troubleshooting utilizing multi-meters/volt detectors and circuit tracers.

Plumbing maintenance duties:

• Plumbing repair and maintenance of public restrooms, labs, kitchens, etc.
• Maintain and re-build water closet flushometers, urinal flushometers, and multiple types and brands of faucets and under sink supplies.
• Clear all types of drain clogs and stoppages.
• Maintain public restroom toilet and urinal partitions and replacement of related hardware of partitions.

Carpentry maintenance duties:

• Maintenance and adjustment of auto door closers.
• Interior and exterior door preventative maintenance and replacement of door hardware such as flush bolts, push/pull handles, kick plates, door strikes, hinges, closers, weather stripping, smoke seals, door sweeps.
• Repair and replacement of several diverse types of flooring.
• Maintenance and replacement of damaged suspended ceiling systems and ceiling tiles.
• Small drywall repairs, including paint touch-up of drywall repairs.

Other duties:

• First response to elevator trouble calls and performing basic troubleshooting of elevator door problems.
• Utilize various specific hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Maintain daily logs/records with the use of computers/tablets.
• Interact effectively with customers and students of diverse backgrounds.
• Work within a team environment and contribute to team goals.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE:  Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm (work hours will vary based on department needs)

Desired Qualifications:

• Must have two years in maintenance role within hospitals/schools/large manufacturing and/or commercial/industrial facilities
• Experience in electrical maintenance and repair of hospitals, schools, or large manufacturing and/or commercial/industrial facilities
• Experience in 120/277v electrical maintenance and repair
• Experience in plumbing maintenance and repair of hospitals, schools, or large manufacturing and/or commercial/industrial facilities
• Experience in carpentry maintenance and repair of hospitals, schools, or large manufacturing and/or commercial/industrial facilities
• Evidence of effective communication skills to perform essential functions.

Working Environment:

• Drive University vehicles
• Maintain written daily logs/records
• Utilize specific hand tools and equipment related to essential duties
• Carry up to 100 pounds
• Stand, lift, bend, stoop, kneel to work under sink
• Work off ladders, scaffolding, single man lifts up to 40 feet
• Wear personal protective equipment (safety glasses, gloves)
• Work with team members, prioritize assignments, work within guidelines
• Ability to push and/or pull approximately 200-300 pound maintenance carts to transport tools and equipment throughout campus to job site.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Driving Requirement:

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver’s license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Instructions to Apply

Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:

https://www.myworkday.com/asu/d/inst/1$9925/9925$988.htmld

To be considered, your application must include all of the following attachments:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Note: Multiple documents can be submitted into the attachment box. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position. NOTE: GA and Intern positions are counted as .5 for job experience (ie. 1 year equals 6 months experience equivalency). Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

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ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. 

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

A fingerprint check is not required for this position.

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