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Maintenance Mechanic 2 - Projects - Ellensburg Washington
Company: Central Washington University Location: Ellensburg, Washington
Posted On: 04/25/2024
Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting a Maintenance Mechanic 2 to join our Building Repair & Maintenance team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they enhance the vision for the University. The role is a campus-based project position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $55,224 - $64,092 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits.Who we are:We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of -10,000 students.Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus.Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. What we offer:Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: .The Role:The Maintenance Mechanic 2 performs asbestos abatement and skilled work in the operation, maintenance, repair, remodeling and construction of buildings, mechanical facilities, and equipment both individually and with other Facilities Maintenance staff as needed. Incumbents work independently and utilize a general knowledge of several related skill fields such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting. The duties, specific tasks or combinations of tasks are performed professionally and efficiently, incorporating both personal integrity and mutual respect. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment. Job Duties Perform asbestos abatement and general remodeling and construction. Work may include but not limited to: - Remove asbestos from ceiling, walls, beams, boilers, and other structures following hazardous waste guidelines: assemble scaffolding and seal off work area using plastic sheeting and duct tape. - Positions mobile decontamination unit or portable showers at entrance of work areas. - Build connecting walkway between mobile unit or portable showers and work area using hand tools, lumber, fasteners, plastic sheeting, and duct tape. - Position portable air evacuation and filtration system inside or outside work area. - Spray chemical solution over asbestos covered surfaces using direct pump sprayers to soften and wet fibers. - Remove asbestos from surfaces using hand tools. - Shovel asbestos containing materials into plastic bags, spray with water, ensure all bags are sealed properly. -Clean work areas using HEPA vacuum and wet rags. -Dismantle scaffolding and temporary walkways using small hand tools and dispose of all contaminated materials. - Take any asbestos waste bags to designated site and or hazardous waste landfill. - Perform glove bags on asbestos containing material. - Floor tile and mastic Asbestos-Containing Materials (ACM) removal. - Remove Thermal system insulation (TSI) ACM under building crawl spaces and tunnels. - Remove and demo all ACM building materials while adhering to Washington Administrative Code (WAC) regulations. - Perform remodel work in housing facilities such as: hanging sheetrock, flooring, painting, general construction, hanging cabinets, finish work, countertop installation, tape mud sheetrock. - Effectively communicate and maintain positive working relations with faculty, staff, students, and the campus community as well as Facilities Management Department (FMD) management team. - Perform work in a manner that provides excellent service with nominal to no inconvenience or disruption for the client. Perform quality work meets or exceeds the expectation and satisfaction of the client. - Perform work using Best Practices while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures to provide a safe workplace. - Improvement project work on university facilities. - Perform work on electrical systems such as 110-volt electrical switch and receptacle replacement, electrical connection repair, light fixture repair replacement, hot water heater repair replacement, repair replacement of fractional horsepower motors. - Perform preventive maintenance on all types of mechanical systems including changing belts and filters. - Ensure all tools, and shop equipment are maintained and in good working order. - Clean roofs, drain, gutters. - Respond in emergency situations. - Perform maintenance and repair on plumbing systems such as unplugging drains, replacing plumbing fixture and repair of flushometers. - Attend departmental meetings, safety meetings and actively participate in training sessions.- Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Experience and/or education demonstrating a substantial working knowledge of a variety of skilled fields such as carpentry, plumbing, painting and/or electrical or any applicable field.Effective communication skills.Valid Washington State driver's license.Obtain a Washington State Asbestos Worker Certification within 6 months of hire and maintain throughout employment.Obtain a Washington State AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act) Building Inspector certification within 6 months of hire and maintain throughout employment.Obtain a Washington State Supervisors Certification after 1,600 hours of documented asbestos work under supervision and maintain throughout employment.Ability to pass respirator physical and wear one for use in abatement and any other uses when necessary.Experience using Word, Excel, e-mail, and/or similar software applications to produce written correspondence, documentation, create simple reports, receive, and respond to e-mail inquiries, report time, etc.Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate both orally and in writing in a clear and professional manner.Able to work independently and monitor progress against defined parameters.Demonstrated willingness and/or experience working with students and/or co-workers from a wide range of abilities, backgrounds, and experiences.Or applicable combination of education and/or experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.Preferred Qualifications Journey level status in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, or related fields.Ability to incorporate multicultural perspectives and issues into everyday conversations.Life experiences that demonstrate an ability to contribute to CWU's commitment to inclusion and diversity.Asbestos Supervisors Certification.Asbestos Worker Certification.AHERA Building Inspector certification.Previous experience and or knowledge working with asbestos or in abatement.Competencies |
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