General Maintenance Mechanic (Zone A- Tempe campus)

General Maintenance Mechanic (Zone A- Tempe campus)

Arizona State University
Campus: Tempe
JR128239

End Date: November 16, 2026

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and two-years (2) experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job profile Summary:

Serves as a certified trades worker in an area of specialty to ensure proper installation, modification, and repair of related systems.

Job Description:

Facilities Management (Zone A) seeks General Maintenance Mechanics whose maintenance background is in institutional, commercial/industrial general maintenance to perform general maintenance of university buildings.

This position is located on the Tempe campus but will require working at other ASU locations based on program need.

Essential Duties:

Electrical maintenance duties:

• Maintenance and repair of lighting, ballast, lighting switches, and receptacles, sockets, tombstones, and diffusers including 277 Volt lighting.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting utilizing multi-meters/volt detectors and circuit tracers.
• Replace damaged or worn outlets including ground fault circuit interrupters.

Plumbing maintenance duties:

• Plumbing repair and maintenance of restrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, drinking fountains, etc.
• Maintain and re-build water closet flushometers, urinal flushometers, and multiple types and brands of faucets and under sink supplies.
• Clear all types of drain clogs and stoppages.
• Maintain public restroom toilet and urinal partitions and replacement of related hardware of partitions.

Carpentry maintenance duties:

• Maintenance and adjustment of auto door closers.
• Interior and exterior door preventative maintenance and replacement of door hardware such as flush bolts, push/pull handles, kick plates, door strikes, hinges, closers, weather stripping, smoke seals, door sweeps.
• Repair and replacement of several diverse types of flooring.
• Maintenance and replacement of damaged suspended ceiling systems and ceiling tiles.
• Small drywall repairs, including paint touch-up of drywall repairs.

Other duties:

• First response to elevator trouble calls and performing basic troubleshooting of elevator door problems.
• Utilize various specific hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Maintain daily logs/records with the use of computers/tablets.
• Interact effectively with customers and students.
• Work within a team environment and contribute to team goals.
• Uss electronic work order systems (TMS) to coordinate maintenance tasks

Evidence of effective communication to perform essential functions

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 1:30pm – 10:00 pm

Wage: $21.49 per hour. ASU offers a comprehensive compensation package with the State of Arizona.

Desired Qualifications:

Two years of general maintenance and repair experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Experience in:

• plumbing installation, repair, and/or maintenance
• electrical troubleshooting, repair and/or maintenance
• carpentry repair and/or maintenance
• work order systems (TMA)
• customer service

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• lock/door hardware/exit devices
• basic computer use

Evidence of effective communication skills

Working Environment:

• Utilize specific hand tools and equipment related to essential duties.
• Lift, bend, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work off ladders, scaffolding, single man lifts up to 40 feet.
• May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials, tools, and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed.

Department Statement:
What’s in it for you?
Looking for an employer that offers you solid growth opportunities, as well as a work/life balance? ASU offers the following:

• Flexible work schedules
• 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one. For more information visit https://cfo.asu.edu/reduced-tuition
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
• Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. More information available at https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits
• Retirement progr