Maintenance Mechanic

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Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Dining Services, this position is responsible for providing a wide variety of semi-skilled maintenance tasks in all dining locations in concessions, catering, retail, and residential dining. Duties include but are not limited to plumbing electrical, carpentry, painting, preventive maintenance projects and other general maintenance projects as assigned. The position will also work closely with Maintenance Mechanics.

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Dining Services, this position is responsible for providing a wide variety of skilled maintenance tasks, such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, door repairs, commercial kitchen equipment, golf carts repair, welding, wall repair, preventative maintenance and painting in a commercial facility. Work effectively as a team member by using positive communication techniques, bringing talent to the team, and supporting teammates by fulfilling responsibilities, helping teammates when called upon, and contributing to the overall success of the team.

Required:

• Minimum of five years building/maintenance mechanic experience in a broad range of skilled maintenance tasks.
• Demonstrated mechanical ability.
• Ability to do basic arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to make electrical and plumbing installations and repairs.
• Demonstrated ability in repairing building finishes, furniture and small equipment
• Ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Ability to operate a variety of power hand tools, and stationary power tools, such as bench grinders, drill presses, and table saws
• Ability to summarize in writing work performed.
• Ability to work well with staff and the general public.
• Ability to supervise the work others.
• Must be available for on-call assignments or alternate work schedule.
• Must be willing to work weekends and after hours.
• 3-5 yearsBuilding Maintenance Mechanic in broad range of skilled maintenance tasks.

Preferred:

• Ability to arc and wire feed weld

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $46.24- $46.24 (Hourly).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.