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UNIVERSITY of LOUISVILLE
Classified Job Specification (9/02)

JOB TITLE: General Maintenance Mechanic

CLASS CODE:  001115    

JOB SUMMARY

Perform general and preventative maintenance to the heating and air conditioning system, electric, plumbing, and carpentry.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Respond to emergency and routine repair situations reported in assigned buildings.

Troubleshoot and make minor repairs to building environmental systems, existing plumbing systems, and existing electrical systems in assigned buildings.

Perform minor maintenance in assigned buildings.

May perform minor repairs to life safety equipment (smoke detectors, pull stations, resetting fire alarm panels and door security systems) in assigned buildings.

Tour assigned buildings and mechanical rooms to ensure mechanical equipment is functioning according to specifications. Maintain and repair as needed.

Perform semi-annual preventive maintenance on all mechanical equipment located in assigned buildings according to written instructions and procedures.

Operate various electric hand tools, drills, saws, drain augers, etc.

Maintain daily log of all activities related to maintenance and work orders.

Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING, AND SKILLS

High school diploma. Valid driver’s license, insurable by University insurance carrier, police record check and employment physical.

EXPERIENCE

Four years of general and/or preventive maintenance experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be substituted for the requirements noted.