Position Details
Position Information
| Requisition Number |
S4433P |
| Home Org Name |
Property Management Scvs |
| Division Name |
Student Affairs |
| Position Title |
Maintenance Mechanic |
| Job Class Code |
ND45/ND46 |
| Appointment Status |
Full-time |
| Part-time FTE |
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| Limited Term |
No |
| Limited Term Length |
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| Job Summary |
Join Our Team as a Maintenance Mechanic at Auburn University!
Are you a hands-on problem solver who thrives on making a difference?
Auburn University's Property Management team is seeking a skilled
Maintenance Mechanic to support our vibrant campus community. This role is essential in ensuring our on-campus Residence Halls and Campus Dining facilities provide top-notch experiences for students. |
| Essential Functions |
- Performs inspections and routine maintenance, troubleshoots and repairs various building environmental systems and associated systems; including heating, cooling and ventilation systems.
- Coordinates with supervisors to schedule repairs and maintenance needs.
- Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains building plumbing systems including domestic hot and cold and sanitary sewer. Includes, but not limited to; replacing fixtures, repairing leaks, replacing piping, clearing drains.
- Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains building electrical systems; including lights, devices, fan motors, and breakers.
- Provides routine and scheduled maintenance such as replacing bulbs, ballasts, and batteries.
- Performs basic carpentry tasks such as door repair and replacement, window repair and
- replacement, furniture repair and replacement. Including, but not limited to; replacing locks and hinges, replacing balances and locks, replacing drawer glides and pulls.
- May maintain indoor and outdoor surfaces in regards to painting structures and objects. Maintains professional appearance of the facilities extending service life through proper surface prevention and maintenance. May provide assistance in additional variations of building maintenance and repair including but not limited to; brick work, concrete, flooring, and general construction.
- May provide assistance in additional variations of building maintenance and repair including but not limited to; brick work, concrete, flooring, and general construction.
- Communicates and/or collaborates with coworkers and management to make repairs for routine and emergency repairs to ensure jobs are completed in a quality and timely manner.
- May be required to enter occupied and unoccupied facilities to include, but not limited, to campus housing buildings, personal suites, university dining facilities, personal offices, and academic and administrative buildings depending on individual department and job requirements. Personal interaction between University housing residents, students, faculty, and staff both during and after normal working hours is required.
- This position includes the above mentioned tasks, but is not limited to them. Additional relatedtasks could be requested as different situations arise.
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| Why Work at Auburn? |
Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! |
Minimum Qualifications
| Minimum Qualifications |
Level I
- High school diploma or equivalent
Level II
- High school diploma or equivalent plus 3 years of experience OR
- Associate's degree plus 1 year of experience OR
- Bachelor's degree
Scope of Experience: Journeyman level experience in building maintenance, electrical repair, plumbing repair,carpentry, and/or trades. |
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
| Minimum Skills and Abilities |
- Knowledge and understanding of basic building maintenance and repair; including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry.
- Basic knowledge of current building codes and practices, and OSHA standards.
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| Minimum Technology Skills |
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| Minimum License and Certifications |
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Posting Detail Information
| Salary Range |
$17.73- $31.44/hour |
| Job Category |
Installation/Maintenance/Repair |
| Working Hours if Non-Traditional |
7:30-6:00pm |
| City position is located in: |
Auburn |
| State position is located: |
AL |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position |
Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with one often to the point of being objectionable. Injuries may require professional treatment. |
| Posting Date |
05/08/2025 |
| Closing Date |
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| Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement |
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance (
EOC) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their
website to learn more. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/53036 |
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Auburn
$17.73 - $31.44 / hr
May 08, 2025