General Maintenance Mechanic, Lead

General Maintenance Mechanic, Lead

Posting Number
req24550

Department
Residential Facilities

Department Website Link

Location
Main Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights
The General Maintenance Mechanic, Lead, reporting to a Shop Superintendent, is responsible for leading the team of General Maintenance Mechanics (GMM) in Housing Maintenance Services (HMS). This position provides a lead role in the work of repairs and maintenance of equipment, plumbing, physical structure, electrical wiring, and fixtures of university housing. This position requires driving University vehicles and/or golf carts.

Housing & Residential Life (Housing), a self-funded auxiliary housed in the Student Affairs division of the University of Arizona, operates 23 student dorms and one Graduate apartment complex that house 7,800 students annually on the University of Arizona Main Campus.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises activities of GMM crew and student workers.
• Coordinates and assigns projects and "TMA" work tickets to subordinates in the performance of mechanical, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, carpentry and painting repair and maintenance.
• Inspects the work of others and initiates corrective measures to meet established HMS standards.
• Determines material and parts to perform to workload, responsible for ordering parts for his or her area, the ability to give labor estimates.
• Provides material purchase needs to GMM crew, maintains, and controls a material inventory for their area building needs, processes invoices and paperwork for supplies and equipment.
• Repairs, replaces and/or installs a wide range of building items; including but not limited to windows, doors, screens, casement furnishings, floor coverings, ceramic tile, electrical fixtures, appliances, plumbing fixtures, window coverings, and other items typical to large residential environments.
• Performs general painting, plumbing and carpentry repairs; including, unstopping plumbing fixtures, resetting electrical circuit breakers, replacing ballasts, minor furniture repair, caulking and paint touch up.
• Repairs HVAC fan coils including but not limited to motors, speed switches, coil fin cleaning and filters.
• Performs inspections including but not limited to security lights, doors, and fire extinguishers.
• Performs facility inspections including but not limited to "TMA" work request, building condition and outside grounds condition.
• Communicates with vendors, Housing & Residential staff members and student residents on status of work requests and related needs.
• Operates HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) as needed.
• Assists with various departmental activities during the August student move-in process.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet Housing & Residential Life and University goals and objectives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of building and equipment maintenance/repair techniques.
• Skill in applying building and equipment maintenance/repair technique.
• Knowledge of cleaning and repair of heating/cooling fan coil units.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

SUPPLEMENTAL
REQUIREMENTS:

• Housing & Residential Life is a security sensitive department, and this position requires a finger-print criminal background check.
• Motor Vehicle Division check.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• In addition to the education and experience minimum qualifications, Apprenticeship program, technical training experience required.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years lead/supervisory experience, preferably in the related work setting.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word/Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Project.
• Five years general maintenance experience in a large residential environment, i.e., dorms, halls, apartments, hotels, etc.
• Familiarity with NEC, UBC and UFC codes.
• Floor coverings and wall base treatments (VCT, carpet, and ceramic tile), installation, repairs, and maintenance experience.

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
40

Job FTE
1.0

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Facilities, Grounds and Infrastructure

Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay
$25.50 - $31.87

Compensation Type
hourly rate

Grade
7

Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.

Career Stream and Level
OC4

Job Family
Skilled Crafts & Trades

Job Function
Facil, Grounds, & Infra

Type of criminal background check required:
Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
hsg-hrassist@arizona.edu

Open Date
11/21/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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