Maintenance Mechanic

Description

Position Summary

Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and skilled repairs to mechanical components, diagnosing problems with cars, trucks and small engine vehicles (tractors, lawn equipment) etc. Reports to Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs preventative and condition-based maintenance to support repairs and maintenance of vehicular equipment, small engine repairs and variety of assets across campus.
• Supports the efforts of the Maintenance Department in various trade-work such as mechanical, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and other duties as assigned.
• Reading (e.g., technical manuals), writing, (e.g., work logs), and accurately follow oral, written, and graphic instructions.
• Diagnosing problems and determining appropriate action.
• Reads and utilizes One-line-diagrams and electrical schematics to perform required maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Trade/ Vocational School preferred.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of two years of verifiable skilled industrial or commercial mechanic experience (or equivalent training or experience which provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities) preferred.

Skills and abilities:

• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty.  Positive attitude a must.
• Acceptable driving record, and valid driver’s license required for insurance purposes.
• Maintenance and comprehensive vehicle repair experience preferred
• Working knowledge of testing and repair tools and equipment
• Familiarity with basic computer programs
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Flexible schedule

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Employee is occasionally exposed to wet and humid conditions, outside weather conditions.
• Fast paced work environment.
• Able to lift 75 pounds on occasion
• Needs to be able to stand for long periods of time
• Bending, stooping, walking, lifting and full range of motion is required daily
• Although rare, noise levels may be loud in some work environments

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.

About Walsh University

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about the environment found on a private, values based, Catholic liberal arts campus. Walsh University believes in the desirability of a small university that promotes academic excellence, a diverse community and close student-teacher interactions. A commitment to the Judeo- Christian tradition, diversity and service learning are critical to the mission of Walsh University.  Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.