Building Maintenance Mechanic III

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Must possess a basic knowledge of plumbing electricity maintenance of steam and mechanical equipment.
• Must have four years of work experience in the listed crafts including apprenticeship or technical training. At least two years of that experience must be in the same craft.

Special Qualification:

• Valid drivers license and the ability to meet the UI Fleet Safety Driving Record Review Standards.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience inspecting and maintaining electrical equipment plumbing fixtures pipes heating air conditioning and ventilating equipment etc.

• Ability to make repairs on electrical plumbing and air conditioning equipment.

• Knowledge of preventative maintenance on motors pumps A/C units and plumbing systems; and maintains appropriate records.
• Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints diagrams and equipment specifications
• Capability to respond and communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
• Safely operate tools and equipment of the electrical mechanical and plumbing trades.
• Flexibility and willingness to perform emergency repair work during scheduled work hours and emergency repair work evenings and weekends when assigned to on-call duty.

Application Details:

• Applicants may upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a Relevant File to the submission for consideration.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions contact Rebecca Hoag at

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