Perform any combination of the duties described in the essential functions to maintain and repair University property using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment. Work in a variety of settings, including dormitories, food service areas, administrative offices, academic buildings, and outdoors.
Perform any combination of the duties described in the essential functions to maintain and repair University property using a variety of machines, tools, and equipment. Work in a variety of settings, including dormitories, food service areas, administrative offices, academic buildings, and outdoors.
Essential Functions:
Operate hand and power tools, saws, routers, sanders, and other shop equipment as needed.
Use sound judgment to analyze maintenance situations and determine appropriate action to be taken, within limits of standard practice.
Use recognized procedures and techniques of the trade gained through experience along with technical information available in manuals, technical bulletins and manufacturer’s specifications, and recommendations.
Plan and perform maintenance duties in a timely manner according to schedules, utilizing knowledge of University maintenance policies and procedures. This includes but is not limited to:
1. Maintain a detailed and comprehensive knowledge of the mechanical systems.
2. Knowledge of the operations and repair of gas fired boilers, high temperature
water, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
3. Knowledge of the operations and repair of pneumatic controls, DDC controls,
and controls in general that relate to heating, ventilation, and air-
conditioning/refrigeration.
4. Knowledge of pumps, compressors, and other building mechanical equipment.
5. Knowledge of the application and use of testing equipment utilized in
checking, testing, and analyzing mechanical systems such as voltage tester,
monometer, combustion analysis, and low voltage tester.
6. Knowledge of the use of various chemical compounds used in boilers, cooling
towers, swimming pools and other closed loop systems
7. Knowledge of regulatory codes and requirements such as gas codes and City
of Spokane boiler codes.
Journey level skill in maintenance and repair procedures including preventative maintenance, breakdown repair and troubleshooting, construction, installation and fabrication techniques typical in trade; perform mathematical computations of trade.
Implement planned preventative maintenance schedules and activities to insure prolonged life and usefulness of operating equipment and facilities and to minimize breakdowns or failures of such equipment and facilities.
This shall include all mechanical systems.
Actively promote the mission, vision, and values of Plant & Construction Services and the University in all contacts with co-workers, students, the general public, and other University personnel.
The conversion of conceptual ideas, identified by a member of the community, into a cost effective and functional end product.
The ability to manage projects, including design, estimating, material identification and time management.
Procure necessary parts and equipment utilizing University resources (warehouse) and appropriate outside vendors.
Fill in after hours and on weekends as required. Subject to after-hour callbacks for emergencies.
The ability to perform skills in other maintenance crafts.
FOR A FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION AND TO APPLY: please visit our website at https://gonzaga.peopleadmin.com [4] and apply on-line. Position is open until filled. Questions? Call 509-313-5996. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply.