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Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Perform the following typical tasks:

• Patch and paint walls

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on all types of mechanical equipment.

• Remove,repairand replace ceiling tiles

• Repair windows, doors, screens, floors, floorcoveringsand painted surfaces.

• Perform journey level tasks in machinerymechanics;such as repair and replacement of drive belts,motorsetc.on-airhandling equipment.

• Maintain boilers, repair kitchenequipmentand exhaust fans

• Adjust door closers

• Hang shower curtains

• Hook shower drains

• Tighten toilet seats

• Operate various power tools in a skilled manner

• Mayassist, coordinate and/or work with other trades and journey level personnel

• Perform semi-skilled tasks in multiple trades includingelectrician and plumbing work.

• Replace lighting ballasts and lamps.

• Replace showers heads

• Repairing leaking faucets

• Install shower sweeps

• Operate machinery such as forklifts andscissor-lifts.

• Load andunload materials and supplies.

• Operate vehicles such as UW vans and trucks to transport tools,equipmentand personnel to various job sites.

• Keep supervisor informed of project status and work progress,requiredproject materials and equipment.

• May instruct semi-skilled workers.

• Communicate and coordinate with otherUW Facilitiesshops tofacilitatework.

• Know andcomply withoccupational health and safety regulations specific to the work and conduct on the job, including Safety Data Sheet (SDS) instructions, Hazard Review Checklists (HRCs) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) asrequired.

• Comply withall UW andUW Facilitiespolicies and procedures,M&Cprotocols,i.e.IndividualAccountability Protocols (IAP).

• Support all management directives and the vision and values ofM&C.

• Participate in and follow through withM&Cprocess improvement initiatives, including Balanced Scorecard (BSC), incorporating metrics and Lean principles into internal work processes, and promoting employee engagement in continuous improvements and innovation.

• Activelyparticipatein meetings and training as scheduled.

• Provide excellent customer service through effective,courteousand professional interactions with clients,colleaguesand the campus community.

• Other duties asrequired

Core Competencies

• Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness.

• Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.

• Anticipate,recognizeand resolve problems.

• Be responsible and accountable.

• Use organizational skills and provideattention to details.

• Maintain a positive, optimistic, andsuccess-oriented attitude.

• Exerciseprofessionalism,which includes being tactful and courteous.

• Exhibit a professional work ethic.

• Continuously promote a safe work environment.

Education & Experience

Required

• 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 avalid motor vehicle operator's license may be required.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Desired

• Knowledge and practical experience with WISHA (Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act) and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act) regulations.

• Demonstratedproficiencywith standard productivity software including Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent products.

• Demonstrated successful ability in taking direction, working well withothersand as a member of a team.

• Demonstratedexcellenteffective verbal and written communication skills.

Conditions of employment

• May berequiredto accept variable workshift.

• Work may require access to confined spaces and heights using approved safety precautions.

• Abilityto lift and move heavy material may berequired.

• Approved footwearmust be provided at the employee's expense and worn on the job.

• Must be able tobe fittedforand wear a respirator on the job.

• Mustparticipatein medical screening/monitoring (such as TB screening and proof of measles inoculation)requiredfor work assignments in locations, including but not limited to, nonhuman primate areas, the Animal Research and Care Facility, and the University of Washington Medical Center

• Must be able to work in a non-smoking environment.

• Regular and predictable attendance isrequired.