General Maintenance Mechanic IV*

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Positional Summary

Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on systems including plumbing, electrical, heating, refrigeration, general A/C, carpentry, masonry, paint and glass.

Key Position Duties

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of mechanical rooms.
• Pick up, deliver, and track parts and supplies.
• Assist mechanics and supervisors with assigned maintenance tasks.
• Complete required paperwork, including work orders, inventory logs, and preventive maintenance forms.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Perform basic calculations, conversions, and measurements.
• General Maintenance & Repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on building systems and components.
• Conduct basic maintenance and repairs across multiple trades, including:
• Plumbing: Maintain and repair faucets, water coolers, urinals, commodes, automatic flush valves, plastic/copper piping, and fittings.
• Electrical: Install, maintain, and repair wiring, receptacles, switches, fuses, circuit breakers, lighting fixtures, lamps (incandescent, fluorescent, HID), and ballasts; use electrical test equipment.
• HVAC, Carpentry, Masonry, Painting, and Glass: Perform basic tasks and repairs as assigned.
• Doors & Windows: Maintain and repair closures, locks, panic bars, hinges, skylights, exterior doors, weather-stripping, and hardware.
• Surfaces & Structures: Apply paints, coatings, sealants, fillers, mortar, and grout; repair wood, concrete, interior trim, and reinforcement materials.
• Preventive Maintenance & Safety
• Apply appropriate lubricants to equipment and components.
• Identify and correct common issues related to plumbing, electrical, painting, and structural systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards while performing maintenance tasks.

Other- 5% of Effort

• Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet departmental, Division and University goals and objectives, as assigned by their Supervisor, Director, or respective designees.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative outline of the type of responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as all-encompassing or as a declaration of all specific duties and responsibilities of this position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Education
• Work requires an educational background normally acquired through a high school education with course work in skilled crafts, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• Minimum Experience
• Received training on knowledge of general OSHA standards.
• Received training on use of portable fire extinguisher.
• Received training on hazardous waste awareness.
• Received training on OSHA standards for lockout/tag out procedures.
• Received training on fire safety.
• Received training on fall protection.
• Received training on blueprint reading.
• Satisfied testing requirements of 'Wheels of Learning' Curriculum for GMM, Level 6.

All Local 465 positions require a valid North Carolina Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands associated with this position include, but may not be limited to:

· Ability to move throughout residential buildings,

· Moving heavy weighted materials and equipment (up to 50 lbs)

· Self-movement/positioning oneself in order to inspect and conduct repairs of various areas.

· Push and pull movements of equipment.

· Potential transport and stock of assigned supplies and materials

Must be able to complete all positional requirements outlined above with or without reasonable accommodations. For more information, please visit https://hr.duke.edu/policies/ada/

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.