Oregon State University Infrastructure and Operations Hiring for General Maintenance Mechanic atCorvallis, OR Full Time

Oregon State University Facilities Services is hiring for a full time General Maintenance Mechanic position.  Facilities Services is responsible for constructing, protecting, repairing, maintaining, and preserving the physical facilities and utility systems of the University.

At Facilities Services at Oregon State University, you’ll join a supportive, friendly and close team with a strong commitment to work-life balance. Located in the farmland of the Willamette Valley, between the Oregon Coast and Cascade Mountain ranges, the OSU Corvallis campus is full of historic charm. Working on a campus that is a blend of historic contributing buildings, newer facilities, climate-appropriate landscapes, and over 6,000 trees on 570 acres, Facilities Services employees serve as the stewards of the campus with pride and camaraderie and see the impact of their work on campus every day.

In 2021, Facilities Services moved into a new building, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and ample room for work, tools and supplies. Other benefits to working for Facilities Services at Oregon State University:

• A generous, affordable employee benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, life, and disability coverage for employees working 1/2 time or more.
• Choice of retirement plans after 6 full months of employment in a qualifying position.
• Significantly reduced tuition rate for staff and qualifying family members, which includes in-person and Ecampus courses. 
• Ample vacation, sick and personal leave time.

This position encompasses the following basic responsibilities:

• Preventative Maintenance: Assist in the setup, scheduling and preforming of preventative maintenance on air handlers, chiller cooling towers, and circulation pumps. Replace fan motors, belts, bearings and sheaves as needed. Replace/repair and adjust air vent actuators on all air handling systems. Other PM tasks, as identified.
• Maintenance & Repair: Mechanical repair and maintenance of plant operating systems; heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, refrigeration units, pneumatic and DDC controls, tube and shell heat exchangers, and building plumbing systems. Respond to emergency breakdowns and repair or replace parts as needed. Assist in daily reactive maintenance task.
• Plumbing: Repair and replacement: Pipes, drains and various fixtures and equipment including, toilets, urinals, (bathroom, utility, lab and kitchen) sinks, drinking fountains, water heaters, valves, faucets, & related parts. Removal of waste and sewer line stoppages. Installation, repair and Maintenance on water pumps.
• Equipment Maintenance & Service: Mechanical repairs. Service equipment: check fluid levels, grease and coolants; replace minor components; change and/or repair parts, pumps, fans, and motors. Assist with maintenance and repairs larger equipment (e.g., refrigeration systems). Metal fabrication to include light welding of steel.
• Commercial & Institutional Equipment: Troubleshoot, service and repair various equipment.

To see the full posting and required qualifications and to apply for this position please visit ~~~/ Posting # P03712CT Closes August 28, 2022.

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who share our vision of an inclusive community.

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