Sheet Metal Mechanic at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana

Job Description:

Department



FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)



Department Information



Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that IU campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within CPF, Facility Operations maintains our physical campus to support research, teaching, and learning at Indiana University Bloomington. As a unit of Capital Planning and Facilities, Facility Operations provides wide-ranging services all with the goal of creating a beautiful, well-functioning campus.



Job Summary

• Drills and punches holes in metal, for screws, bolts, and rivets.


• Fastens seams and joints together with welds, bolts, cements, rivets, solders, caulks, metal drive clips, and bonds in order to assemble components into products or to repair sheet metal items. Finishes parts, using hacksaws, and hand, rotary, or squaring shears.


• Inspects individual parts, assemblies, and installations for conformance to specifications and building codes, using measuring instruments such as calipers, scales, and micrometers.


• Selects gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material, according to product specifications.


• Shapes metal material over anvils, blocks, or other forms, using hand tools.


• Trims, files, grinds, deburres, buffs, and smooths surfaces, seams, and joints of assembled parts, using hand tools and portable power tools. Installs door hinges, panic bars, thresholds, motorized projector screens and mounts, and toilet partitions.


• Maintains kitchen equipment, roof gutters, and overhead doors. Installs and repairs roofing and flashing materials.


• Installs assemblies, including heating and air conditioning ducts and air handlers; balance air flow.


• Repairs and cleans air handlers as needed.


• Repairs air handler coils. Welds metal repairs on mobile or stationary equipment.


• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including general building maintenance duties.


• Drives University vehicles as needed.


• Works any shift as needed. 24-hour a day emergency response as needed.


• Assists with snow removal activities as necessary.

Qualifications



EDUCATION



Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)

WORK EXPERIENCE



Required

• 5 years verifiable journey level experience in the sheet metal field OR Certificate in DOL apprenticed sheet metal trade

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES



Required

• Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire

SKILLS



Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner


• Proficient communication skills


• Maintains a high degree of professionalism


• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills


• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality


• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment


• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty


• Highly thorough and dependable


• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure


• Excellent organizational skills


• Ability to represent the company with external constituents


• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion


• Strong verbal communication and listening skills


• Ability to build strong customer relationships


• Quickly troubleshoots and resolves problems


• Friendly and service-oriented


• Proactively approaches responsibilities


• Knowledge of and ability to use materials, methods/principles and tools specific to the needs of the Sheet Metal Mechanic trade.


• Knowledge of applicable building codes, regulations or ordinances.


• Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and/or schematics.


• Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.


• May be required to acquire and maintain position-required certifications

Working Conditions / Demands



This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 75 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.


Available to work during inclement weather (i.e. snow and ice) when weather emergencies dictate that the department is needed to take care of the campus.



Work Location



Bloomington, Indiana



Advertised Salary



$27.56 per hour


$57,324.80 annualized



Benefits Overview



For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance


• Health savings account with generous IU contributions


• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts


• Basic group life insurance paid by IU


• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance


• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting


• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options


• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses


• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year


• Generous paid time off plans


• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events


• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.



Job Classification



Career Level: Mastery


FLSA: Nonexempt


Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility


Job Family: Licensed & Skilled Trades


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Posting Disclaimer



This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.


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