Columbia University Facilities & Operations

Overview

The Mechanic - Plumber position at Columbia University involves providing effective responses to maintenance tasks, ensuring the safety and repair of building conditions, and performing various skilled trades. The role requires a strong background in repair and maintenance with the ability to work independently on complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate and effective response to work assigned by supervisor.
• Ensure work is completed in a good workmanship-like manner.
• Maintain physical condition of the building in a safe and good repair.
• Ensure all building certifications and licenses are properly displayed and updated.
• Perform all duties of an Assistant Mechanic and Mechanic Trainee.
• Demonstrate required knowledge and safe use of equipment and tools.
• Accurately read blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Work independently with complex building systems without supervision.
• Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis as required.
• Assist in planning for maintenance repair.
• Conduct periodic inspections of individual rooms and common areas.
• Maintain accurate records of daily assignments and follow work order process.
• Effectively perform duties as required by operating and computerized management systems.
• Recommend products and equipment for assigned jobs.
• Participate in preventive maintenance programs and development of quality standards.
• Maintain records for compliance with codes and regulations.
• Order supplies according to established procedures.
• Assist in evaluating new equipment for purchase.
• Calculate quantity of materials needed and requisition supplies.
• Perform all related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Satisfactory passing of applicable tests.
• Three years of experience in trades and/or technical discipline or completion of university approved training program.
• Must have all applicable licenses and permits.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, regulations, and technical documents.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to perform duties on ladders and scaffolding, indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to lift a maximum of 50 lbs. and move heavier objects with assisted devices.

Additional Information

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: TWU - B&G
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Standard Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
• Building: Baker Field Campus