Work in Washington Veterans Jobs

Req #: 234833

Department: HOUSING & FOOD SERVICES

Posting Date: 06/18/2024

Closing Info: Closes On 07/02/2024

Salary: $4,609 - $6,118 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC 2 (NE S WFSE Trades)

Thank you for considering Housing & Food Services at the University of Washington, Seattle.

Housing & Food Services (HFS) provides on-campus housing to over 10,000 student residents and operates over 40 dining and café locations that serve the entire campus community. To successfully accomplish this, we employ over 1,200 students, classified and professional staff members who work throughout HFS, providing residential and dining services to the campus. As reflected in our mission statement— working together to enhance student life —teamwork and service to our students and customers are at the heart of our business.

At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all. In Housing & Food Services, our DEI statement reads:

HFS will become an organization that prioritizes inclusive workplace communities, centered on belonging and opportunity for all staff. All HFS staff must accept responsibility to identify and interrupt biases, privilege, barriers, and power dynamics. We challenge ourselves to engage in open dialogue, active listening, and empathic learning.

HFS will become an organization that prioritizes inclusive workplace communities, centered on belonging and opportunity for all staff. All HFS staff must accept responsibility to identify and interrupt biases, privilege, barriers, and power dynamics. We challenge ourselves to engage in open dialogue, active listening, and empathic learning.

To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at UW Housing & Food Services, please reference this link Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement Training (https://rise.articulate.com/share/Rvbm5rUb5hsucH1MFwIlEmC1xhyJOtye#/) .

Position Purpose Perform skilled work in the operation, maintenance and repair of the Department’s residential facilities, grounds, and equipment. Provide direct customer service to the Department’s residential customers.

Description of Duties • Perform general and preventative maintenance, repair and replacement of plumbing fixtures, lighting fixtures, floors, windows, doors, countertops, cabinetry, and appliances in the Department’s residential facilities. • Perform general maintenance and repair as scheduled to prepare apartments for occupancy. • Operate hand and power tools in a skilled manner. • Coordinate services with Residential Services office staff and other units, including Campus Facilities Services. • Use a computerized work management system. • Drive service truck as required, load and unload materials and supplies. • May lead or instruct helpers or other maintenance workers as required. • Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – UW Contract Classified • Completion of a recognized apprenticeship as a journey worker, OR full-journey status in a union; OR four years' applicable work experience. Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required. Examination Requirements: • The examination (including written, E & T, and oral components) will consist of a scored evaluation of the applicant's experience in mechanical maintenance work; ability to perform demanding physical labor; knowledge of mechanical maintenance and repair techniques; ability to perform general mechanical maintenance and repair of buildings, machinery, and equipment.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience working directly with customers or clients • Experience working in a multi-tenant residential or university environment • Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • A satisfactory outcome from the employment verification and reference check processes. • Possession of a valid State of Washington Driver’s License.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.