Title: General Maintenance Mechanic

Employee Classification: Physical Plant - F/T 

Department: Maintenance

Salary Range:  36.84

Who we are:

We are not-for-profit:  St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.

We are a respected employer:  For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.

We make an impact in the community:  Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students.  More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation.  STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri’s four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.

We value Diversity, equity & inclusion:  STLCC is committed to fostering an atmosphere of appreciation for all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or class.

What you get:

Benefits package [for full-time employees]:  STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, ST LT disability insurance.

Opportunity to grow:  Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.

Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents.  Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.

Work/life balance:  Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.

Commitment to wellness:  STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.

The basics of this position:

Performs duties necessary to provide daily maintenance of the interior and exterior of campus buildings; repairs lighting and electrical systems on roadways or walkways; builds cabinets, countertops, etc.; completes supply order forms; sets up equipment for classes.

What you'll do:

• Provides daily maintenance of the interior and exterior of campus buildings: makes repairs on buildings and their components, including electrical, plumbing, drywall, carpentry and automotive repairs; paints campus buildings and campus fixtures or furniture; performs automotive refrigeration, plastering, and roofing jobs; repair plumbing system and replace filters when needed; may perform locksmith duties. Repairs lighting and electrical systems on roadways or walkways and installs new circuits or cables for new equipment; connects cables for personal computers or printers. Builds cabinets, countertops, etc.; removes and reinstalls walls as needed. Completes supply order forms when necessary. Sets up equipment for daily classes, including risers and staging. Make repairs on campus equipment such as gym washers and dryers, whirlpool and kitchen equipment. Maintain athletic equipment, repair bleachers, and maintain the campus swimming pool or campus vehicles. Assist Grounds during weather emergencies. Performs other job related duties as assigned

Education, experience, and other requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years full-time experience in general
maintenance work or as a skilled worker in one of the building or mechanical trades.
Valid drivers' license and insurance

Preferred Qualifications: