Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Performs all responsibilities of the Mechanic II and III roles.
• In addition to Mechanic II and III responsibilities, performs maintenance on plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and steam control, and related building systems equipment.
• Inspects, operates, repairs, and maintains electrical, mechanical and plumbing equipment and systems common to institutional and residential facilities including lights, receptacles, circuit breakers, motors, switches, and alarms.
• Repairs pumps, valves, fans, compressors, HVAC systems heaters, tanks, emergency generators and similar equipment; expansion tanks, sinks, commodes, hot and cold water systems, circulating pumps and air vents, respectively.
• Operates various electrical, mechanical and plumbing equipment and systems to diagnose and maintain systems.
• Conducts surveys and inventories of specific equipment by gathering and recording information as requested.
• Assesses developmental needs of staff and provides training as needed.
• Proactively acts as a resource to customers and staff for questions and issues.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma and four years of experience in building maintenance, including one year in a lead role OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Hands on proficiency with commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, and general carpentry.
• Working knowledge of computer or mobile applications.
• Ability to conduct hands-on training for others.
• Has successfully completed advanced Training for Fire Response and maintains active certification.
• External candidates will be expected to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.
• 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.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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