Arizona State University
General Maintenance Mechanic (ISTB)- Polytechnic campus
Campus: Polytechnic
JR107771
End Date: June 25, 2025
Whats in it for you?
ASU offers unmatched benefits and opportunities for career growth. 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
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
Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide
income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System
(ASRS)
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 Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDMs vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the universitys 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 at ASU 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 on the ASU Polytechnic Campus in Mesa, AZ.
This position requires that you must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment. Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month period from date of hire.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination post offer of employment to include, asbestos worker clearance, respiratory clearance questionnaire and respiratory fit test.
This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of all background, including fingerprint checks.
This position may be called in for emergency response assistance including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Job Description
Facilities Development and Management (FDM) at Arizona State University seeks a General Maintenance Mechanic to be a part of a facilities maintenance team at the Polytechnic campus, with primary duties within newly constructed research buildings.
This role operates within zoned maintenance teams, supports complex lab and research operations, and ensures high-performance building systems function optimally for ASUs Knowledge Enterprise and the broader campus community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills, collaborative experience in research-intensive environments, and a proactive approach to problem-solving solving in research-intensive environments that rely on cutting-edge technology with global impact.
Are you...
An experienced General Maintenance Mechanic that can support cutting-edge academic research and the labs that support them, including a brand-new, 177,000 square foot facility that supports over 50 faculty and more than 3,000 students specializing in:
Additive manufacturing
Robotics for smart manufacturing and industry automation
Cyber manufacturing and operations research
Semiconductor manufacturing
Energy sector manufacturing systems
Someone who wants to directly support academic research and laboratory facilities that host diverse technologies including both wet and dry labs and a Class 10,000 cleanroom that contributes to ASUs #1 ranking for innovation 10 tears in a row?
Passionate about setting conditions for our students, researchers, faculty, and staff to thrive as they change the world in the areas of Cyber, Energy Sector, Semiconductor Technology, Additive Manufacturing, and Robotics?
Essential Duties:
Electrical maintenance duties for 120 and 277 volts:
Maintain and repair lighting, ballast, lighting switches, and receptacles, sockets, and diffusers
Perform electrical troubleshooting utilizing multi-meters/volt detectors and circuit tracers.
Plumbing maintenance duties:
Provide 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:
Maintain and adjust auto door closers. Provide 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 replace several diverse types of flooring.
Maintain and replace damaged suspended ceiling systems and ceiling tiles.
Provide small drywall repairs, including paint touch-up of drywall repairs.
Other duties:
Be first response to elevator trouble calls and performing basic troubleshooting of elevator door problems.
Operate forklift, scissor truck/manlift, hydraulic/electric/manual scaffolds.
Use dollies for loading and unloading materials. \Assist other trades as needed.
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.
Move and relocate research equipment as needed.
Understand operations of specialized research building systems
Clearly communicate to perform essential functions of the job.
This position requires working a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and may be called in for emergency response including nights, weekends, and holidays. Other duties as assigned. Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
Days and Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm
Salary Range: $21.49 per hour commensurate with experience and education. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.
Desired Qualifications:
Evidence of:
Working within research laboratory, clean room, high bay, administrative and office spaces.
Working within a higher education work setting
Effective communication skills.
Experience in:
120/277v electrical maintenance and repair
plumbing maintenance and repair of hospitals, schools, or large manufacturing and/or commercial/industrial facilities
electrical maintenance and repair of hospitals, schools, or large manufacturing and/or commercial/industrial facilities
Demonstrated knowledge of:
Work order systems to include WebTMA (or similar)
Facilities management principles and techniques
Customer Service
Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)
Working Environment:
Activities are performed in a variety of internal and external settings.
Carry up to 100 pounds
Stand, lift, bend, stoop, kneel to perform work
Work off ladders, scaffolding, single man lifts up to 40 feet
May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials, tools, and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed, and may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) (e.g. safety glasses, hearing protection, negative pressure and positive pressure respirator). Use of PPE may require medical clearance prior to use.
Utilize power tools (e.g. drills, generators, saws, lifts, vacuum equipment).
Climb ladders, ladder wells, and stairs.
Use lifting, moving, and rigging equipment to safely move, transfer, or relocate heavy equipment.
Work in adverse working conditions such as confined spaces (e.g. tunnels, man holes, vaults), dirty areas, low lighting, and extreme temperatures.
Stoop, bend, and reach.
Walk throughout campus/various research buildings.
Ability to push and/or pull weight loaded maintenance cart.
May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials, tools, and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed, and may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) (e.g. safety glasses, hearing protection, negative pressure and positive pressure respirator).
May also perform some activities in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
May drive University vehicles.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Instructions to Apply
Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:
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 inclusive excellence, 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
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASUs Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at . You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at ....
Relocation Assistance For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit .
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
This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.
About Arizona State University
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the countrys most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration.
To view full description or to apply please click this link:
General Maintenance Mechanic (ISTB)- Polytechnic campus
Campus: Polytechnic
JR107771
End Date: June 25, 2025
Whats in it for you?
ASU offers unmatched benefits and opportunities for career growth. 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
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
Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide
income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System
(ASRS)
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 Development and Management (FDM) maintains and services all university-owned property, and develops and constructs innovative and sustainable facilities. FDMs vision is to contribute to and guarantee the success of the universitys 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 at ASU 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 on the ASU Polytechnic Campus in Mesa, AZ.
This position requires that you must possess a valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintain throughout employment. Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39 month period from date of hire.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination post offer of employment to include, asbestos worker clearance, respiratory clearance questionnaire and respiratory fit test.
This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of all background, including fingerprint checks.
This position may be called in for emergency response assistance including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.
Job Description
Facilities Development and Management (FDM) at Arizona State University seeks a General Maintenance Mechanic to be a part of a facilities maintenance team at the Polytechnic campus, with primary duties within newly constructed research buildings.
This role operates within zoned maintenance teams, supports complex lab and research operations, and ensures high-performance building systems function optimally for ASUs Knowledge Enterprise and the broader campus community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong technical skills, collaborative experience in research-intensive environments, and a proactive approach to problem-solving solving in research-intensive environments that rely on cutting-edge technology with global impact.
Are you...
An experienced General Maintenance Mechanic that can support cutting-edge academic research and the labs that support them, including a brand-new, 177,000 square foot facility that supports over 50 faculty and more than 3,000 students specializing in:
Additive manufacturing
Robotics for smart manufacturing and industry automation
Cyber manufacturing and operations research
Semiconductor manufacturing
Energy sector manufacturing systems
Someone who wants to directly support academic research and laboratory facilities that host diverse technologies including both wet and dry labs and a Class 10,000 cleanroom that contributes to ASUs #1 ranking for innovation 10 tears in a row?
Passionate about setting conditions for our students, researchers, faculty, and staff to thrive as they change the world in the areas of Cyber, Energy Sector, Semiconductor Technology, Additive Manufacturing, and Robotics?
Essential Duties:
Electrical maintenance duties for 120 and 277 volts:
Maintain and repair lighting, ballast, lighting switches, and receptacles, sockets, and diffusers
Perform electrical troubleshooting utilizing multi-meters/volt detectors and circuit tracers.
Plumbing maintenance duties:
Provide 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:
Maintain and adjust auto door closers. Provide 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 replace several diverse types of flooring.
Maintain and replace damaged suspended ceiling systems and ceiling tiles.
Provide small drywall repairs, including paint touch-up of drywall repairs.
Other duties:
Be first response to elevator trouble calls and performing basic troubleshooting of elevator door problems.
Operate forklift, scissor truck/manlift, hydraulic/electric/manual scaffolds.
Use dollies for loading and unloading materials. \Assist other trades as needed.
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.
Move and relocate research equipment as needed.
Understand operations of specialized research building systems
Clearly communicate to perform essential functions of the job.
This position requires working a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and may be called in for emergency response including nights, weekends, and holidays. Other duties as assigned. Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
Days and Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:30am - 3:00pm
Salary Range: $21.49 per hour commensurate with experience and education. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.
Desired Qualifications:
Evidence of:
Working within research laboratory, clean room, high bay, administrative and office spaces.
Working within a higher education work setting
Effective communication skills.
Experience in:
120/277v electrical maintenance and repair
plumbing maintenance and repair of hospitals, schools, or large manufacturing and/or commercial/industrial facilities
electrical maintenance and repair of hospitals, schools, or large manufacturing and/or commercial/industrial facilities
Demonstrated knowledge of:
Work order systems to include WebTMA (or similar)
Facilities management principles and techniques
Customer Service
Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook)
Working Environment:
Activities are performed in a variety of internal and external settings.
Carry up to 100 pounds
Stand, lift, bend, stoop, kneel to perform work
Work off ladders, scaffolding, single man lifts up to 40 feet
May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials, tools, and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed, and may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) (e.g. safety glasses, hearing protection, negative pressure and positive pressure respirator). Use of PPE may require medical clearance prior to use.
Utilize power tools (e.g. drills, generators, saws, lifts, vacuum equipment).
Climb ladders, ladder wells, and stairs.
Use lifting, moving, and rigging equipment to safely move, transfer, or relocate heavy equipment.
Work in adverse working conditions such as confined spaces (e.g. tunnels, man holes, vaults), dirty areas, low lighting, and extreme temperatures.
Stoop, bend, and reach.
Walk throughout campus/various research buildings.
Ability to push and/or pull weight loaded maintenance cart.
May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials, tools, and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed, and may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) (e.g. safety glasses, hearing protection, negative pressure and positive pressure respirator).
May also perform some activities in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
May drive University vehicles.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Instructions to Apply
Current Employees and Students should apply directly within Workday using the Jobs Hub. Use this link and log in using SSO:
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 inclusive excellence, 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
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
Notice of Availability of the ASU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASUs Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at . You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at ....
Relocation Assistance For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit .
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
This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.
About Arizona State University
Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the countrys most innovative school, Arizona State University is where students and faculty work with NASA to develop, advance and lead innovations in space exploration.
To view full description or to apply please click this link:
Job ID: 481153307
Originally Posted on: 6/13/2025
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