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Maintenance Mechanic

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Western Wyoming Community College

Rock Springs, WY (In Person)

$65,249 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/19/2026

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Position Summary Information Posting Number P2298 Job Title Maintenance Mechanic Students Only No Job Description Summary Win With a Career Move to Western. At Western Wyoming Community College, one of America's leading junior colleges, we believe employees are our most valuable resource . We pride ourselves on our inclusive, growth-focused culture and our exceptional benefits package. For full-time employees, here are a few of the amazing benefits we offer: Employer paid contribution of 9.37% to your retirement plan with no waiting period. Who doesn't love free money? We cover 82% of costs related to health, dental and life insurance. Generous leave time to support your work/life balance with paid holidays, sick leave and vacation time, 3 personal days, and two weeks off over Christmas break! Not to mention, you get time off at Spring Break and Friday's off in the summer. Have you ever wanted to take an art class? Interested in exploring entrepreneurship? FREE tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents makes this dream a reality. Access to amenities like our Children's Center, Hay Library, aquatic center, fitness center, theatre and more. When adventure calls, head out to the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, take a hike around Mustang Loop, surf the local sand dunes, or jump in the car and travel to Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, or Laramie. For a map of our area, and links to activities and places, view westernwyoming.edu/outsider . See where your career can take you when you come run with the Mustangs!
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
: Checks and makes repairs to campus physical facilities as necessary including but not limited to repairing pumps, plumbing fixtures, heating systems, ventilating fans, windows and related items; makes major repairs to pumps and fan systems. Performs preventative maintenance tasks on a regular, scheduled basis on a variety of building systems such as electrical, mechanical and structural. Conducts periodic inspections of College equipment to ensure that building regulating apparatus are properly functioning. Ensures that maintenance equipment and tools are properly secured upon completion of the work shift. Participates in in-service training programs as scheduled. Makes a recommendation for the acquisition of supplies, materials and tools. Becomes familiar with the purchase requisition system of the college, processes related paperwork in accordance with approved procedures.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
: Maintains an inventory of all assigned equipment and supplies, keeping proper records as necessary. Safeguards institutional physical resources by caring properly for assigned assets and by prohibiting unauthorized use. Maintains safe working conditions and practices at all times; ensures that OSHA requirements are met by WWCC. Assists with snow removal and sidewalk cleaning. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(Education and Experience, Knowledge and Abilities) 1. Completion of post high school training courses in areas such as HVAC, plumbing, welding, carpentry or related areas 2. Six (6) years of experience in general building maintenance. 3. Must possess a motor vehicle report, which is acceptable to the College's insurance carrier in order to become an authorized driver. 4. Maintain a valid Class "C" driver's license in the State of Wyoming 5. Pass a pre-employment physical
Knowledge of:
Comprehensive role of the community college College policies, rules, regulations and guidelines Principles and practices of the physical plant maintenance operations, such as electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems Building, plumbing codes, welding procedures Vehicle maintenance and the use of small hand tools Blueprints and carpentry functions General plumbing tasks and minor electrical functions Major equipment, such as backhoe, forklifts, etc.
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Communicate effectively verbally and in writing Maintain effective working relationships with other people Understand principles and practices of PC's and related software Work with physical plant maintenance operations including electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems Work with vehicle maintenance and use small hand tools Read blueprints and perform basic carpentry functions Perform general plumbing tasks and minor electrical functions Operate equipment such as backhoe, forklifts, saws, welders, and a wide variety of shop tools Equivalency Statement For those candidates who do not exactly meet all minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education and experience, which has provided comparable knowledge and abilities, may be accepted.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee climbs and works from ladders, lifts and aerial buckets. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds as an essential function of the job. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, and ability to adjust focus and see sufficiently to drive a passenger bus both day and night. A post-offer, pre-employment physical will be required to verify the ability to safely perform these functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Preferred Qualifications N/A Open Date 04/30/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants A post-offer, pre-employment physical will be required to verify the ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position. Estimated Salary $28.51 - $34.23 FLSA Non-Exempt

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