University of Washington • Seattle, WA 98194
Job #2647228439
Req #: 230361
Department: UW FACILITIES: MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION
Appointing Department Web Address: ~~~/
Posting Date: 02/09/2024
Closes On 02/22/2024
Salary: $5,184 - $6,887 per month
Shift: First Shift
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (~~~)
Please note that this position has been re-posted. If you have already submitted your application, you need not submit it again, as it has already been received.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
UW Facilities manages the University's buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group.
Maintenance & Construction has an outstanding opportunity for a Sheet Metal Mechanic .
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the supervisor and lead, provide skilled labor in the construction, maintenance, and repair of campus buildings and grounds metallic subsystems. Work with metallic flat stock, formed and/or extruded components to maintain or enhance the functionality of the campus buildings and grounds. Design, fabricate and install diverse components and systems fabricated from metal. Construct sinks, counters, trays, and pans from diverse materials, including, but not limited to, stainless steel, galvanized mild steel, aluminum, copper, brass and other materials.
Construct and install shelving, casework, and metal architectural components such as decking and roofing.
Layout and install HVAC components, fixtures, and fittings. Construct and install metal buildings and architectural building components.
Work from blueprints, drawings or verbal instructions. Design and fabricate complex metal structures, including stairs, railings, ramps, tools and components; ensure compliance with building, structural, welding, safety, and ADA codes and redesign as necessary. Work with leads to discuss any proposed project changes before construction.
Interpret mechanical systems operations and technical specification manuals. Weld common sheet metal materials using Shield Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), soldering, brazing, plasma arc cutting and oxyacetylene cutting.
Keep leads and supervisors informed of project status/work progress, needed materials and equipment.
Operate all shop equipment, including shears, breaks, drill presses, grinders, punches, hydraulic presses, and all other sheet metal equipment to fabricate fittings and casework.
Operate machinery such as fork-lifts, scissor-lifts, and high rangers. Load and unload materials and supplies.
Operate vehicles such as UW vans and trucks to transport tools, equipment and personnel to various job sites.
May instruct semiskilled workers.
Communicate and coordinate with other Facilities Services shops and other business partners such as EH&S, Engineering Services, Design Services, Capital Planning & Development and UW Information Technology to facilitate work.
Know and comply with occupational health and safety regulations specific to the work and conduct on the job, including Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) instructions, Hazard Review Checklists (HRCs) and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Comply with all UW and Facilities Services policies and procedures, FMC protocols, i.e. Individual Accountability Protocols (IAP). Support all management directives and the vision and values of FMC.
Participate in and follow through with FMC process improvement initiatives, including Balanced Scorecard (BSC), incorporating metrics and Lean principles into internal work processes, and promoting employee engagement in continuous improvements and innovation.
Actively participate in meetings and training as scheduled.
Provide excellent customer service through effective, courteous and professional interactions with clients, colleagues and the campus community.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies
Requirements include:
Vocational training may be substituted for work experience on a year-for-year basis.
Additional Requirements include:
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
Conditions of Employment:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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