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Arizona State University

Public research university in Tempe, AZ

General Maintenance Mechanic - Zone A

Full-TimeDeadline 11/16/26
$21.49/hr
Mid
Tempe, AZ, USA
In PersonWork at other ASU locations as program needs require; rotating on-call/stand-by schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma and two years of experience appropriate to the assignment or field, or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Demonstrated effective communication to perform essential functions.
  • Ability to use specific hand tools and equipment related to the essential duties.
  • Ability to lift, bend, and carry up to 50 pounds and work on ladders, scaffolding, and single-person lifts up to 40 feet.
  • Ability to follow safety precautions and processes when exposed to hazardous or dangerous materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Current eligibility to legally work in the United States; the employer will not sponsor this position.
  • A valid Arizona Class D driver's license upon employment and throughout employment, with an acceptable driving record of five or fewer points during the preceding 39 months.
  • Ability to work a rotating on-call/stand-by schedule and respond to emergencies, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Application must include a cover letter and resume or CV; resume must include employment dates in month/year format, job titles, duties, and employers.
  • Applicants must submit an electronic application.
Responsibilities
  • Perform general maintenance of university buildings, drawing on institutional, commercial, or industrial general-maintenance experience.
  • Maintain and repair lighting, ballasts, lighting switches and receptacles, sockets, tombstones, and diffusers, including 277-volt lighting.
  • Troubleshoot electrical issues using multimeters, voltage detectors, and circuit tracers.
  • Replace damaged or worn outlets, including ground-fault circuit interrupters.
  • Repair and maintain plumbing in restrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and drinking fountains.
  • Maintain and rebuild water-closet and urinal flushometers, faucets, and under-sink supplies.
  • Clear drain clogs and stoppages.
  • Maintain public-restroom toilet and urinal partitions and replace related hardware.
  • Maintain and adjust automatic door closers.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on interior and exterior doors and replace door hardware, including flush bolts, push/pull handles, kick plates, door strikes, hinges, closers, weather stripping, smoke seals, and door sweeps.
  • Repair and replace diverse types of flooring.
  • Maintain and replace damaged suspended ceiling systems and ceiling tiles.
  • Perform small drywall repairs, including paint touch-ups.
  • Respond first to elevator trouble calls and perform basic troubleshooting of elevator-door problems.
  • Use hand tools, power tools, and equipment required for the work.
  • Maintain daily logs and records using computers or tablets.
  • Interact with customers and students and contribute to team goals.
  • Use the TMA electronic work-order system to coordinate maintenance tasks.
  • Work at the Tempe campus and other ASU locations as needed.
  • Work Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and participate in the rotating on-call/stand-by schedule.
Desired Qualifications
  • Two years of general maintenance and repair experience, or an equivalent combination of experience and education that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Experience in plumbing installation, repair, or maintenance.
  • Experience in electrical troubleshooting, repair, or maintenance.
  • Experience in carpentry repair or maintenance.
  • Experience with work-order systems, including TMA.
  • Customer-service experience.
  • Knowledge of lock, door hardware, and exit devices.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Demonstrated effective communication skills.

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Arizona State University

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Arizona State University is a public research university with campuses across metropolitan Phoenix and extensive online programs. Its education and research span a broad range of academic fields.

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