Maintenance Positions

GENERAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC - Licensed

This position reports to the University of New Haven's Buildings & Grounds Department having responsibilities in the maintenance, care, and appearance of the University's facilities and properties.

Duties:

Reports to the Supervisor of Maintenance, and work responsibilities include but are not limited to the installation, maintenance, repair, inspection, and servicing to all of the University's West Haven campus buildings, utilities, structures, and grounds encompassing academics, athletics, residential housing, and University administrative and support staff. The incumbent will perform work within and outside his/her license(s) jurisdiction in any or all above areas including non-maintenance and construction projects. 

Skills & Knowledge:

The incumbent must possess a Connecticut state tradesmen’s license of one or more of the following designations (E-2, S-2, P-2) with a high level comprehension and expertise in the area of licensure. In addition must have broad working knowledge of electricity, plumbing, mechanical and pneumatic controls, carpentry, masonry, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning such that general service work (non-licensed) in all areas can be performed. The incumbent must, possess the skills necessary to effectively troubleshoot problems, diagnose problems, interpret building and safety codes, drawings, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams. Knowledge and capability of operating hand and power shop equipment and tools is required.

Responsibilities:

The individual is assigned tasks orally or by written work order. The incumbent must be capable of working independently as well as with other Buildings & Grounds personnel as assigned.  Individual must be able to effectively communicate with the customer and demonstrate high regard for customer service.  Must document services provided via work order system. The incumbent is required to work scheduled overtime, must be readily available to work all essential University functions, respond to all emergencies and shift schedules. The incumbent is responsible for complying with safety regulations and procedures common to his job classification an University rules and procedures.

Physical Effort:

The incumbent must be physically capable of performing all tasks and duties assigned this position and keep an orderly and clean grooming appearance.