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Description

The Maintenance Mechanics maintains the safe operation and maintenance of building facilities, electrical, and mechanical systems and plumbing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, schematics and written technical documents of general machineries to locate area of trouble and complete repairs accurately.

• Repairs and adjusts doors, windows, closures, panic devices and locks.

• Patches holes, installs escutcheons, repairs ceiling and floor tile as needed to maintain building appearance.

• Makes minor masonry and wood repairs.

• Installs pictures, coat hooks, other wall hung furnishings, and equipment as requested.

• Responsible for operating and maintaining specific equipment, conducting surveys and inventories, performing preventive maintenance activities, responding to customer complaints, and repairing equipment.

• May perform daily chemical tests on water systems and adjust chemical mixtures and feed rates.

• Is responsible for conducting surveys and inventories of buildings and equipment.

• Enters data into computer systems and databases.

• Maintains records and files; interprets applicable regulations and filing and auditing policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.

• Practices all applicable safety regulations and uses personal protective equipment as required.

• Responds to customer requests and complaints in a timely and appropriate manner; identifies and records need or problem and determines best approach to resolve situation following departmental guidelines.

• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma and two years of experience in building maintenance, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, and general carpentry.

• Working knowledge of computer or mobile applications.

• Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.

• Some positions within this classification may require the ability to lift 50 pounds and to bend, stoop, twist, climb a ladder, and walk for distances up to one mile.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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Job Number 128095

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Division Campus Services

Department FM Oxford Campus Maintenance

Health and Safety Information Not Applicable

Job Category Facility Support and Building Maintenance

Campus Location (For Posting) : Location US-GA-Oxford

Location : Name Oxford College

Remote Work Classification No Remote