Maintenance Mechanic Lead

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC LEAD

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

Housing & Food Services (HFS) supports over 10,000 student residents and operates 40+ dining locations on campus. With a team of over 1,200 staff and students, HFS is dedicated to enhancing student life through teamwork and excellent service.

In Housing & Food Services, our DEI statement reads: HFS will become an organization that prioritizes inclusive workplace communities, centered on belonging and opportunity for all staff. All HFS staff must accept responsibility to identify and interrupt biases, privilege, barriers, and power dynamics. We challenge ourselves to engage in open dialogue, active listening, and empathic learning.

POSITION PURPOSE

Lead trades staff and perform maintenance, refurbishment, and repair of Department residential facilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Schedule and direct the work of trades staff.

Process and manage work orders.

Order appliances, parts, and supplies.

Develop and maintain accurate records of appliances and other building components.

Perform maintenance and repair of residential units, including trouble-shooting, repairing and replacing plumbing and mechanical components, electrical and other appliances, remodeling and renovation.

Process customer requests, initiate and assign work orders to Maintenance Mechanics and Painters.

Review work performed and direct staff on making any necessary corrections.

Conduct apartment unit pre-vacate maintenance inspections to determine scope of work and estimated turn time.

Collaborate with Facilities Managers, Custodial Supervisor and Lead in scheduling units for preparation and related issues.

Coordinate with UW Campus Facilities Services and contractors/vendors.

Perform the work of Maintenance Mechanic 2, Painter, and other skilled trades.

Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

One years full-time experience as a Maintenance Mechanic II, journey-level trades worker, or equivalent.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working directly with customers or clients.

Experience working in a multi-tenant residential or university environment.

Experience working with diverse populations.

Demonstrated commitment to values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Experience in multi-tenant residential maintenance and/or painting.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

A satisfactory outcome from the employment verification and reference check processes.

Possession of a valid State of Washington Drivers License.