Job Details

Maintenance Mechanic

Position Number: 6984370
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Facilities Management

Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary

This Maintenance Mechanic position is part of a 5-person, rotating shift team that is responsible for addressing urgent maintenance needs during non-business hours, ensuring that any critical issues are promptly attended to and resolved. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining building systems and equipment, ensuring continuous and efficient operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year keeping the university open. The technician will respond to emergency maintenance calls, coordinate with appropriate personnel, keep in contact with the utility plant operators, and ensure all safety protocols are followed. A clean driving record and the ability to work effectively with little to no supervision are a must.

Responsibilities
Maintenance Mechanic, IIPerform maintenance and repair tasks on a variety of equipment and machinery. Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and repair issues. Work with mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic systems. Ensure proper wiring in construction or repairs and ensure mechanical systems are in compliance with local or national regulatory requirements. Perform tests and locate potential mechanical hazards for repair. May inspect and repair mechanical systems in equipment or machinery and document results. Complete routine tasks under moderate supervision.

Requires at least 1 year of related experience.Job Code: S22692
Maintenance Mechanic, IIIPerform maintenance and repair tasks on a variety of equipment and machinery. Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and repair issues. Work with mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic systems. Ensure proper wiring in construction or repairs and ensure mechanical systems are in compliance with local or national regulatory requirements. Perform tests and locate potential mechanical hazards for repair. May inspect and repair mechanical systems in equipment or machinery and document results. Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members.
Requires 3+ years of related experience.Job Code: S22693
Maintenance Mechanic, IVPerform maintenance and repair tasks on a variety of equipment and machinery. Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot and repair issues. Work with mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic systems. Ensure proper wiring in construction or repairs and ensure mechanical systems are in compliance with local or national regulatory requirements. Perform tests and locate potential mechanical hazards for repair. May inspect and repair mechanical systems in equipment or machinery and document results. Highest level support. Perform advanced tasks under minimal supervision. May mentor less experienced team members.
Requires 5+ years of related experience.
Job Code: S22694

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Maintenance Mechanic, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Maintenance Mechanic, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.
Maintenance Mechanic, IV: Requires 5+ years of related experience.

Preferences
* Experience with and ability to use Building Automation Systems software to view, assess and troubleshoot building systems.
* Familiarity with a wide variety of building heating and cooling and other mechanical systems is a plus.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN44430B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Rotation schedule /relief .Graveyards -10:15 pm to 6:15 am, Thursday through Wednesday - off 4 daysSwings -2:15 pm to 10:15 pm, Monday through Sunday - off 2 daysDay - 6:15 am to 2:15 pm , Wednesday through Monday - off 1 day
Department: 01742 - Central Plant
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 25.00 to 33.00
Close Date: 5/25/2026
Open Until Filled:

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