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Utah Tech University Mechanical and Preventative Maintenance Worker in St. George, Utah
Mechanical and Preventative Maintenance Worker
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Mechanical and Preventative Maintenance Worker
Salary
$45,000.00 - $47,000.00 Annually
Location
St. George 84770, UT
Job Type
Full-Time Staff
Job Number
25CLS927-1
Division
Administrative Affairs
Department
Facilities Management
Opening Date
06/20/2024
Closing Date
7/7/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Description
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Position Announcement
Under the supervision of the Director of Facilities Operations & Energy and under the direction of the Preventative Maintenance Lead, this position performs mechanical and preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment on campus. Additional information about the department can be found online athttps://campus.utahtech.edu/.
Responsibilities
Perform preventative maintenance on all university HVAC mechanical equipment.
Responsible for housekeeping duties and maintenance on heating plant, mechanical rooms, tunnels, and storage areas painted to the university's color code system.
Perform water testing on cooling towers, closed loop heating systems HTHW & LTHW and chilled water systems. Performs the handling and monitoring of chemicals and safety.
Maintain logs and records of all mechanical operations, equipment and duties.
Testing and maintenance of campus emergency generators.
Assist other facilities operations staff (heat plant, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.) as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent GED required, as well as vocational or technical training in mechanical systems maintenance, preferred; some college coursework or vocational certificate/degree preferred.
Three years' related mechanical and/or preventative maintenance experience required; experience as a CPO or maintaining public swimming pools preferred.
Good knowledge of practices, procedures, work methods, and equipment used in HVAC preventative maintenance and repair.
Experience using hand tools, drills, torches, meters, gauges, pumps, compressors, pressure washers and other tools associated with the proper care and maintenance of air handlers, motors, air compressors, chillers, and boilers.
Proficient skills in plumbing, painting, HVAC and mechanical work preferred.
Strong knowledge of all code compliance laws, rules and regulations such as MSDS, CFCs, backflows, PCBs, asbestos, confined space entry, etc. preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively and exercise professional and appropriate human relations skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with students, employees, and the public.
Previous supervisory skills, with an ability to train part-time and other employees on job results and safety, preferred.
Knowledge of proper maintenance and operation of emergency generators preferred.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and 100 lbs. occasionally.
Must be able to safely climb, work from and balance on ladders, scaffolding and platforms.
Supplemental Information
POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Full-time non-exempt staff (overtime-eligible) position. Annual salary of $45,000-$47,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of August 2024. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/under "Benefits Summary" for more details.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES:Application review beginsJuly 8, 2024. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University (https://about.utahtech.edu/) .
Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:
Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury -titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Larimore - titleix@utahtech.edu, 435-652-7731.
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.
The University provides key institutional information regarding Academics, Campus Safety, Student Services, Employment Laws, and other requirements per the Higher Education Act and other consumer information requirements to prospective students, students, UT employees, and prospective employees online athttps://utahtech.edu/right-to-know/and https://police.utahtech.edu/clery-act/.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.
Click here to visit https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/to learn more about the wonderful benefits available to you as a Utah Tech employee!
Highlights from Utah Tech's benefits package include:
14.2% retirement contribution, paid 100% by the employer (no match required), vested on day 1 of full-time employment;
Regular undergraduate tuition waiver (paid at 100%) for employee, spouse, and unmarried dependent children to take courses at Utah Tech;
Full medical, dental, and vision plans, with low employee-paid premiums, that begins on day 1 of full-time employment;
Flexible Spending Accounts or Health Savings Accounts available;
Employer-paid basic life insurance & disability insurance coverage from day 1 of full-time employment;
Generous staff leave accruals, plus 12 paid holidays per calendar year.
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Utah Tech University
Address
Human Resources
225 S. University Avenue
St. George, Utah, 84770
Phone
435-652-7520
435-879-4521
Website
http://humanresources.utahtech.edu