MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Job Title

Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Ensures security of all guests is maintained at all times. Ensures guest privacy is maintained at all times. The incumbent is responsible for a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks involving standard methods related to the operation and maintenance of physical plant facilities. Performing work in at least two or more of the following trades requiring a higher level of skill than NA-4749-08 in the maintenance and repair of buildings and related fixtures or having significant emphasis in one of the higher level licensed trades: Electrical; Plumbing. Maintains work order log and follow up as required. Reports status to supervisor. Logs trouble calls with contractor as appropriate. Plumbing: Makes basic minor plumbing repairs to sinks, faucets, commodes, tanks, urinals, P-traps, shut-off valves on washing machines and water supply that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, resealing, replacing defective parts or units, installing water heaters, garbage disposals, faucets and sinks. Washer/Dryer repair: Performs routine maintenance on washers and dryers to include cleaning lint ducts and vents, replacing hoses and fittings as required, and referring more complex problems to supervisor for action. Electrical: Recognizes and reports electrical problems. Replaces fluorescent and incandescent ballasts, bulbs and tubes as needed. Makes repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering, and insulating defective wiring, controls, equipment, and fixtures such as broken and bare wiring, burned out switches and relays, loose connections and fittings, damaged light fixtures, and poorly operating thermostats. Carpentry: Measures, cuts and constructs or repairs wood or wood substitute items. Conducts basic carpentry repairs applying a general knowledge of wood, composite materials, wood substitutes, and woodworking techniques, as well as basic shop mathematics to plan, measure, and lay out materials according to dimensional requirements and specifications. Repairs include repairing or replacing screens; window and door frames; molding and trim; and repair and replacement of drywall or similar products. Incumbent applies standard measurements and specifications when constructing, installing, or repairing items such as frame structures, decking, partitions, shelving, doors, forms, siding, and scaffolds. Painting: preparation of areas and standard coating methods such as brushing, rolling and spraying and ensure surfaces are fully coated, protected and free from drips and runs. Incumbent uses specifications to thin, stir, and mix coating materials according to specific directions. They apply various coating materials (for example, paints, varnishes, and shellacs) with brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other related methods and techniques, and see that the coating finish meets surface protection requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned.