General Maintenance Mechanic

Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting NumberSAECC4291

Advertised TitleGeneral Maintenance Mechanic

Campus LocationMain Campus (Memphis, TN)

Position Number002496

CategoryStaff (Hourly/Monthly)

DepartmentHousing & Residence Life

Minimum Position Qualifications

Requires High school diploma or GED and a minimum of two (2) years of appropriate experience depending on the role. Requires a valid Driver's License.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Special Conditions

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday

3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

May need to work/travel beyond normal work schedule

Posting Date07/29/2025

Closing Date08/12/2025

Open Until Screening Begins

Hiring Range$17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time: Benefits Eligible

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Additional Working Conditions

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Is this posting for UofM employees only?No

Positions Supervised

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Additional Position Information

Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)

Job Duties

Duties & Responsibilities

Respond to evening and after-hours maintenance service requests in residence halls and related facilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain clean and organized workspaces; safely use and store tools and equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with event setups, furniture movement, and facility readiness as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

Supervise and support student or temporary employees during assigned shifts.

Duties & Responsibilities

Monitor and replenish maintenance supply inventory.

Duties & Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs routine maintenance and simple repair of cleaning equipment, golf carts and Residence Life vehicles

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs various building maintenance tasks including fixing broken windows and doors, changing fuses, and spot painting; Performs routine plumbing maintenance and repair.

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs various custodial tasks including emptying trash cans, cleaning air conditioning filters, exterminating insects, and changing light bulbs.

Duties & Responsibilities

Document maintenance activities and report unresolved issues for follow-up.