Mechanic
Sarah Lawrence College
Houston, Tx
Job posting number: #7306527 (Ref:S00406P)
Posted: April 18, 2025
Job Description
Job Description
Under the supervision of the Facilities Director, performs a variety of work, installing, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment in the maintenance of College properties.
Essential Duties Summary
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00 pm
Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Installs, maintains and repairs equipment such as steam valves, steam traps, steam or water coils, steam or water radiators, unit heaters, water heaters, boilers, condensate and circulating pumps and piping & plumbing associated with water and heating/steam lines.
- Provide preventive maintenance to all fan coil units, boiler units, air compressors, packaged roof-top units. Change air filters, belts and grease.
- Perform cleaning of all residential boilers.
- Troubleshoot and replace fuses, coils and contacts on mechanical equipment.
- Daily inspection of all mechanical rooms with reporting back to supervisor of any issues.
- Daily inspection of swimming pool & rowing tank.
- Install, repair and service electric motors.
- Remove, install & repair appliances.
- Replace fuses & electrical switches.
- Perform basic plumbing repairs such as unclogging toilets, sinks or urinals, troubleshooting and repairing when possible, water leaks, leaking faucets and water fountains.
- Performs basic electrical repairs such as changing light bulbs or fluorescent lamps and assists in repairing ballast and light fixtures.
- Maintain tools and equipment necessary for work.
- With approval of the supervisor purchase supplies and materials necessary to complete projects.
- Assist other Facilities staff with completing larger projects.
- Overtime required at the discretion of the College. Overtime is an essential function of non-exempt/hourly employees and at various times during the academic year there are overtime occurrences for a specific skill-set; voluntary overtime opportunities, usually during the summer months and mandatory overtime based on seniority rotation.
- There is on-call assignments (including mandatory on-call) based on seniority rotation
Other duties as assigned:
Handle repairs and replacement work not directly related to mechanic work such as cleaning flat roof drains & gutter and leaders when necessary, shade replacement, sign installation, repairing loose floor & ceramic tiles, stair treads; replace ceiling tiles, caulks windows & doors. Assemble and moves furniture, assist with hanging pictures, bulletin boards and shelving and times assists with campus table and chair set-ups.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Three to five years of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration experience and a variety of maintenance skills.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting equipment, moving furniture, working in tight spaces.
- Must be able to safely use tools, equipment and work from ladders and scaffolding.
- Ability to complete the following trainings as required: lock out tag out, confined space, MSDS, asbestos and lead identification, ladder safety, emergency evacuation, in-house OSHA and respirator training and other training SLC requires or mandates.
- Ability to interact appropriately with all SLC community members, guests and contractors
- Perform other maintenance work and assist others as directed.
EEO Statement
Sarah Lawrence seeks to recruit and retain a diverse administration, staff, and faculty. Every job opening is seen as an opportunity to increase diversity, and every effort will be made to expand the applicant pool in accordance with these goals. (Please see our Nondiscrimination Policy.) For information on Sarah Lawrence College, our curriculum, teaching methods, and philosophy of education, please see our website at: https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/.
Salary
$29.13/hr
Position Type
Full Time
Open Until Filled
Yes
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
- 0-1
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5-7
- 7+
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Sarah Lawrence College is committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive learning, working, and living community. This requires students, faculty, administration, and staff who reflect the diversity of our society; that people from different backgrounds and with different views be prepared to treat one another with mutual respect and honest curiosity so that they can engage and learn from one another; and that diversity infuse all aspects of the life and mission of the College. These conditions enable a genuine liberal arts education, in which the presence of people with different experiences and ideas, engaged in critical dialogue, overcomes ignorance and builds trust and knowledge.
