Maintenance Mechanic I

Job DescriptionJob Description (MECB)-Maintenance Mechanic ITEAM MEMBER | (MECB)-Maintenance Mechanic I Job Information Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic IDepartment: Electrical & MechanicalReporting Relationship: Superintendent-MechanicalFLSA Status: Non-ExemptGrade: G General Responsibilities: Perform work involving the skills of maintenance to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair. Duties may involve pipe fitting; insulating; welding; machining; carpentry; repairing electrical or mechanical equipment; installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment; and repairing buildings, floors, or stairs. Essential Job Functions: Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctionsDismantle machines, equipment, or devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power toolsPerform routine maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or doing other preventive maintenance actionsDiagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessaryRepair machines, equipment, or structures, using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, or equipment such as precision measuring instruments or electrical or electronic testing devicesAssemble install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipmentClean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machineryAdjust functional parts of devices or control instruments, using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, or straightedgesOrder parts, supplies, or equipment from catalogs or suppliersPlan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagramsOperate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal partsRecord type and cost of maintenance or repair workRemove and install new equipment such as pumps, valves and electric motorsOperate crane, backhoe and other equipment as requiredRebuild and set motors, pumps and gear boxes as neededPerform periodic overhaul and inspection of altitude, pressure reducing and electric check valvesReplace instruments and new pump stationsPerform maintenance and repair work on all gas, diesel, electrical and air motors and pumpsOn call /Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by managementPerform other duties as assigned.. Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Certifications Valid Driver’s License required Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) class A preferred Mechanical certificate from college or technical school preferred Experience: Two (2) years of maintenance mechanic experience required. Must have spatial skills to understand form-and-relationship when working from blueprints and job specifications; visualize comparisons and note difference in shapes as necessary; must have working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, electricity, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, welding and some automotive mechanical skills. Strong background in mathematics and mechanics as well as intermediate computer sills; must have ability to work well with others; persevere under difficult situations/conditions and also work well without supervision. Knowledge of study in physics, shop courses, blueprint reading and mechanical drawings are preferred. Supervision: None Physical Demands: Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or sit for extended periods of timeAbility to taste or smellReaching by extending hand(s) or arms(s) in any directionFinger dexterity required, manipulating objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboardOral and written communication skillsAbility to see within normal parametersAbility to hear within normal parametersAbility to move aboutAbility to lift equipmentAbility to lift 50 – 100 pounds Working Environment: Loud noise; Inside and Outside under varying conditions, subject to hazards of high voltage electricity; heights, confined spaces, operating equipment and water treatment chemicals.