General Maintenance Mechanic (Multiple Positions)

General Maintenance Mechanic (Multiple Positions) Posting Number req23375 Department Facilities Mgmt-Maint Services Department Website Link Location Main Campus Address Tucson, AZ USA Position Highlights

University Facility Services is seeking a skilled and dependable General Maintenance Mechanic (GMM) to join our team. This role is responsible for the repair and upkeep of campus buildings, including mechanical systems, plumbing, electrical fixtures, and structural components.

General Maintenance Mechanics serve as the first line of response for facility-related issues. When a repair is needed, GMMs assess the issue, perform immediate fixes when possible, or coordinate with on-call specialists for more complex needs. This position focuses exclusively on physical facility maintenance and does not include IT-related tasks.

This position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

University Facility Services at the University of Arizona consists of over 700 employees and services over 13 million square feet of campus, keeping the grounds beautiful, classrooms clean and all utilities moving through the campus. TEAMWORK is our strength.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides general maintenance and repair work on heating/cooling and ventilation equipment such as exhaust fans, air handlers, cooling and heating coils, air filters, evaporative coolers, air compressors, vacuum pumps, electric motors, bearings, and all types of pumps.
• Provides preventive maintenance activities, diagnoses malfunctions of mechanical equipment.
• Maintains records of repairs and equipment requiring future service.
• Uses power and hand tools to perform repair and maintenance work.
• Requires working on roofs, in attics, and on ladders in extreme temperatures.
• Operates forklifts, dollies, and other basic loading and unloading equipment as required.
• Drives trucks to transport materials such as supplies or equipment as required.
• Services equipment by oiling, greasing, and adding gas as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of repair, maintenance and installation techniques.
• Ability to read and understand schematics.
• Knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools used in general maintenance.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting/transporting up to 50 lbs.
• Physical stamina to stand for most of a shift.

Work Environment:

• Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
• Extreme Heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for more than an hour.
• Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Vibration: Exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body.
• Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals in a work setting.
• Oils: There is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids.
• Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Close Quarters: Employees are frequently required to work in crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, sewage and water line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a high school education or an equivalent combination of apprenticeship program, technical training, and/or experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy .

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a college/university setting.

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week 40 Job FTE 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $20.33 - $25.41 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 5 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizonas good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator . Career Stream and Level OC2 Job Family Skilled Crafts & Trades Job Function Facil, Grounds, & Infra Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department) Number of Vacancies 2 Target Hire Date 8/18/2025 Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates ... Open Date 7/11/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Resume Special Instructions to Applicant Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the Universitys campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
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