About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:</b></u></H2> </div><div><p>We are currently seeking <span style="text-decoration:underline">two, full-time, onsite</span> <strong>Maintenance Mechanics</strong> in our Operations and Maintenance department. This position performs general maintenance and repairs buildings and equipment. The hourly pay is $18.50.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Respond to and prioritize daily work orders from campus service requests that are submitted.</li> <li>Repair and replace plumbing fixtures including faucets, urinals, etc.</li> <li>Repair, replace, and install lighting fixtures, bulbs, etc.</li> <li>Convert lighting fixtures to LED.</li> <li>Repair, lubricate, and adjust door hardware, hinges, closures, etc.</li> <li>Hang, mount, and fasten items, equipment, furniture, etc.</li> <li>Diagnose and investigate leaks.</li> <li>Perform preventative maintenance tasks on building equipment.</li> <li>Daily walk through of assigned building(s) and mechanical spaces.</li> <li>Other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>A High School Diploma or GED. </li> <li>3 years of general building maintenance experience.</li> <li>Good mechanical aptitude.</li> <li>The ability to move, lift, carry, push and pull 25 to 50 pounds frequently, up to 60 pounds occasionally.</li> <li>The ability to work at various heights on ladder, bucket trucks, etc.</li> <li>This position requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to successfully pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.</li> <li>Rotating weekends.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and preventive maintenance experience.</li> <li>Commercial or industrial experience.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Free tuition through Purdue University Global.</li> <li>Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).</li> <li>Insurance starts on first day of employment.</li> <li>Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December during winter recess.</li> <li>Additional benefit information: <a href="https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/">https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Additional Information:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><strong>Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.</strong></li> <li>Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information will not be reviewed by the hiring committee.</li> <li>A Motor Vehicle Records check is required for this position.</li> <li>A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><em>Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA employer.</em></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>FLSA Status</b></H2> </div><div>Non-Exempt</div></div></div>