General Maintenance Mechanic

Oregon State University Facilities Services is hiring for a full time General Maintenance Mechanic position.  Facilities Services is responsible for constructing, protecting, repairing, maintaining, and preserving the physical facilities and utility systems of the University.

At Facilities Services at Oregon State University, you'll join a supportive, friendly, and close team with a strong commitment to work-life balance. Located in the farmland of the Willamette Valley, between the Oregon Coast and Cascade Mountain ranges, the OSU Corvallis campus is full of historic charm. Working on a campus that is a blend of historic contributing buildings, newer facilities, climate-appropriate landscapes, and over 6,000 trees on 570 acres, Facilities Services employees serve as the stewards of the campus with pride and camaraderie and see the impact of their work on campus every day.

In 2021, Facilities Services moved into a new building, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and ample room for work, tools and supplies. Other benefits to working for Facilities Services at Oregon State University:

• A generous, affordable employee benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage for employees working 1/2 time or more.
• Choice of retirement plans after 6 full months of employment in a qualifying position.
• Significantly reduced tuition rate for staff and qualifying family members, which includes in-person and Ecampus courses. 
• Ample vacation, sick and personal leave time.

This position encompasses the following basic responsibilities:

Preventative Maintenance (PM)

• Perform preventative maintenance on air handlers, exhaust fans and pumps.
• Replace belts and make adjustments as needed.
• Change filters
• Lube/oil & inspect equipment as needed.
• Other PM task, as identified.

Maintenance & Repair

• Mechanical repair & maintenance of plant operating systems; heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, refrigeration units, pneumatic and Direct Digital Controls (DDC) controls, tube and shell heat exchangers, and building plumbing systems.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns and repair or replace parts as needed.
• Assist in daily reactive maintenance tasks.

Plumbing

• Repair: Pipes, drains, fixtures, heating related equipment and equipment including toilets, urinals, sinks (bathroom, utility, lab and kitchen), drinking fountains, water heaters, valves, faucets, & related parts.
• Removal of waste and sewer line stoppages.
• Installation, repair and maintenance on water pumps.

Equipment maintenance and service

• Mechanical repairs.
• Service equipment: check fluid levels, grease and coolants; replaces minor components; changes and/or repairs parts, pumps, fans, and motors.
• Assist with maintenance and repairs of larger equipment.
• Metal fabrication to include light welding of steel.

Participates in the following programs.

• Customer Service, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), Maintenance Operations, Preventive Maintenance, Energy Management, Fire Prevention & Protection, HAZMAT Control/Environmental compliance, Emergency Response.
• Provide excellent and inclusive customer service while communicating with vendors and customers.
• Responsible for individual supplies & equipment inventory control and accountability.
• Operate a university owned vehicle in the execution of daily duties.
• Prepare requisition forms for supply purchases.
• Participate in team training and cross training.

Commercial and institutional equipment

• Troubleshoot, service, and repair various equipment.

To see the full posting and required qualifications and to apply for this position please visit http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/ Posting # P05053 CT Closes December 5, 2024.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who share our vision of an inclusive community.

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