Senior Repairer (IFPTE - O14)

Maintenance Team Leader

Under the direction of a Facilities Supervisor, performs the basic maintenance, repair or mechanical adjustment work involved in varied types of buildings, building facilities, building utilities and/or furniture; takes the lead over lower level repairers and helpers; does related work as required.

Duties include:

• Painting of wood, metal, brick and cement walls, floors, and ceilings of the interior and exterior of buildings
• Staining, varnishing and refinishing of cabinets, desks, chairs and other furnishings and equipment
• Repair and maintenance of walls, ceilings, interior and exterior brickwork, tile floors, drains, cement and concrete floors, sidewalks, steps, foundations, and other types of masonry, plastering and stone work
• Repair and maintenance of water, drainage, waste and gas lines; toilet bowls, wash basins, and urinals; and radiators, refrigerators, laundry machines and other types of plumbing and steam fitting fixtures, fittings, appliances and machinery
• Repair and maintenance of buildings, office furniture, screens, storm sashes, frames, windows, ceilings, partitions, and other types of carpentry work
• Installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance of cables, wiring, motor, generators, pumps, refrigerators, radios, sound equipment, telephone line switchboard, oil burners, and other type of electrical equipment, appliance fixtures, machinery, and circuits
• Repair and maintenance of copper leaders and gutters and slate roofs, including the operations of flashing, papering, cutting, and punching prior to the installation of slate; pots, steamers, cans, pails, and other kitchen and dairy equipment; and ventilators, air ducts, and weatherproofing equipment
• Cleaning and repair of boilers, the repairing of locks, and the repair and maintenance of automobiles, trucks, snow plows, and sand spreaders
• Performs welding and/or brazing operations to repair furniture or equipment
• Oversees the performance of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and laboring work of a helper
• Obtains, stores, safeguards, and properly uses equipment, materials, supplies, and tools
• Keeps records of work done, materials used, and time spent

Requirements include:

• Knowledge of the procedures, methods, equipment, and supplies used in the maintenance of buildings, and their fixtures, appliances, furnishings and fittings
• Knowledge of welding and/or brazing operations
• Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written directions
• Ability to learn quickly from observation, from oral and written explanations, and from demonstrations
• Ability to perform welding and/or brazing operations in repairing of furniture and equipment
• Ability to analyze simple maintenance and repair problems, organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods
• Ability to give written and/or oral directions to helper engaged in the work of the unit and oversees the performance of work
• Ability to work effectively with associates and other employees
• Ability to do and/or learn to do general institutional maintenance and repair work of varied types under the supervision of a Crew Supervisor or experienced artisan
• Ability to learn to use the equipment, tools, materials, and supplies used in painting, roofing, plastering, masonry, electrical, plumbing, and other skilled crafts with care and discrimination
• Ability to acquire needed techniques and a degree of skill in maintenance and repair crafts
• Ability to requisition, store, safeguard, record, and properly use equipment, materials, supplies, and tools
• Ability to keep simple records
• Ability to learn and utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position
• Two (2) years of experience in work involving the inspection, repair, and general maintenance of household, office, and other equipment, fixtures, fittings, appliances, machinery, furnishings, and buildings