Department Summary:

The mission of Michigan Recreation is Enriching lives through connection, movement & discovery. The Department operates multiple programs, four comprehensive indoor facilities, three auxiliary facilities, and three outdoor field complexes. The department consists of 36 full-time staff and over 650 student employees. Established in 1913, the department is considered to be one of the first collegiate recreation programs and is the first program to have a facility dedicated to student recreation (Intramural Sports Building, 1928). Michigan Recreation reports to Student Life through the Associate Vice President of Student Life.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Mechanic II employee is responsible for the overall maintenance of fitness and program-related equipment at all auxiliary and outdoor facilities, and assisting at comprehensive facilities, as needed. This position helps to prepare these facilities for general programmatic use by Michigan Recreation programs and external events. Also conducts minor facility maintenance and repairs, and provides assistance for facility maintenance projects in other Michigan Recreation facilities. 

Fitness and Program-related Equipment Maintenance - 50%

• Perform maintenance work on department exercise, fitness, weight, and other equipment
• Conduct preventive maintenance procedures (oiling, greasing, vacuuming, replacing worn parts) as well as troubleshooting, adjusting and repairing machines as needed
• Fabricate parts for machines when part is no longer in stock, or company machine was purchased from goes out of business/or find alternative supplier
• Repair/replace clutch sprockets, alternators, drive sprockets, chains, alternator timing belts, pedal arms and leveling arm bushings on step equipment
• Repair/replace crank bearing mechanisms, chains and cams, pedal assembly, seats, heart rate sensors and belts on exercise bicycles
• Repair/replace consoles, heart rate sensors, decks, belts and rollers on treadmills
• Repair/replace consoles, heart rate sensors, pedal arms, pedals, bushings, etc. on ellipticals
• Test computerized equipment and install consoles
• Repair/replace cables, belts, pulleys, hydraulic cylinders and bushings on all weight equipment
• Assemble new exercise equipment as needed
• Replace padding and upholstering on all weight machines and benches
• Take broken parts to appropriate repair shops (welding/alternator shop, etc.)
• Repair/replace outdoor fitness and Adventure education equipment (picnic tables, wood platforms, hammocks, etc.)
• Assemble/repair/replace equipment storage and drying systems
• Inspect/repair/preventative maintenance on challenge course equipment (ropes, latches, pulleys, harnesses, zip lines, etc.)
• General repairs/replacement of locks, gates, basketball rims, goals, backboards and padding, basketball nets (indoor and out), volleyball, tennis, pickleball, or badminton nets(indoor and out), poles, and sleeves.

Miscellaneous - 30%

• Identify and refer tasks for Grounds, Pest management, or Forestry Facility shutdown and renovation projects, including but not limited to taking apart exercise machines, assembling and disassembling exercise equipment, and moving equipment
• Sand and coat benches/shelves/tables
• Repair/replace pool lane lines and backstroke flags
• Cleaning/repair of floor and ceiling fans,
• Install, repair, and maintain floors, ceilings, walls, partitions, and equipment, including painting as needed.
• Perform electrical, carpentry, or general minor repairs on various facility problems
• Challenge course element and trail inspection and repair after rainfalls, treefalls, or other erosion.
• Maintain trails with woodchips and debris clearance.
• Trim branches and minor trees when there is a safety concern, up to a height of 8 feet.

Other - 20%

• Order and/or purchase parts, meet with and coordinate vendors and supply ordering, as needed
• Clean assigned areas of work and equipment
• Attend trainings and/or professional development opportunities as assigned
• Make weekly and monthly inspections of equipment at auxiliary facilities
   

• Minimum 3 years experience in equipment, machine, and/or automotive maintenance/repair work
• Ability to follow directions and work independently and in a small work team; read and write with accuracy
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Proven ability to maintain safe, clean, organized area of operation
• Lift certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Must be able to travel to/from worksites
   

• Experience in minor facility maintenance and repairs
• Experience in exercise equipment repair
• Experience in handyman services
   

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

40 hours per week, full-time. Monday through Friday. Work hours will be scheduled between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Position Responsibilities Criteria (leadership and behavioral qualities expected in this position):

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to problem solve and be adaptable to changing work environments.

Financial/Budgetary Responsibility:

• N/A

Physical Requirements:

• Routinely moves and transports heavy equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.  
• The incumbent is required to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and do repetitive tasks with few breaks.
• Occasionally working at height for visual inspection of the high-ropes course.

Direct Reports:

• None

   

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

Relocation will not be offered for this role.

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This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.