Sr Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary: The Senior Maintenance Mechanic performs various journey level building maintenance and repair jobs, including inspection of buildings to determine repair needs, planning and layout of work, estimating material costs and staffing requirements. The role may involve work across multiple trades, with considerable independence but typically following written or oral instructions. The Senior Maintenance Mechanic may work independently, as part of a crew, or as a lead worker on specific projects, and may supervise a number of lower and labor employees. The journeyman is proficient in the skills and practices of a variety of trades, with full knowledge of the principles, tools and techniques. The journeyman has responsibility for determining methods, techniques, materials, and/or devices best suited to complete projects. Work at this grade is completed with little or no check during progress or on completion. Does related work as required. Responsibilities Performs general repair, maintenance and alterations on various facilities, equipment and grounds. Repairs, maintains, and constructs a variety of structural woodwork and equipment in an establishment, ensuring that work meets needs. Repairs, maintains, and assembles, installs a variety of pipes, fittings and fixtures of plumbing and heating systems. Installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces plaster to produce finished surfaces, ensuring that work meets needs. Installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces roofs ensuring that structure is protected and preserved. Sets up and operates machine tools and fits and assembles parts to make or repair metal parts, mechanisms, tools and machines. Repairs, installs, replaces and maintains locking devices, ensuring that equipment functions correctly and efficiently. Repairs, maintains, replaces, and installs electrical equipment to ensure that equipment functions correctly and efficiently. Repairs, maintains, replaces and installs motors, machine parts, etc., using brazing and welding equipment to ensure that equipment functions correctly and efficiently. Lays out jobs, making up rough plans and sketches when needed. Repairs, replaces, and maintains a variety of mechanical systems and devices to ensure that they function correctly and efficiently. Repairs, replaces, maintains, and installs a variety of masonry, including tile, concrete, brick, stone, etc., to ensure that structures are sound. Maintains work area in a clean, orderly and safe condition. Assembles requirements and cost information for use in budget formulation. Requisitions items, supplies and equipment and maintains inventory records. Recommends new equipment and methods to improve work performance. Performs routine and emergency repairs and maintenance, both scheduled and in response to emergency situations, as required. Depending on work location, may operate equipment and devices, participate in snow removal, etc., as assigned. Qualifications / Requirements Experience: Either: (a) high school or equivalency diploma and four years of experience in trade; (b) graduation from a two‑year post‑high‑school or trade school course and two years of experience in the trade; (c) seven years of work experience, five of which must have been in the trade; or (d) a satisfactory equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b), and (c). Education: High School diploma, required. Associate's, preferred. Licenses / Certifications: Possession of a valid New York State Driver's License appropriate to the type of equipment operated. Must meet standards of OSHA regulation 1910.134 Respiratory Protection and other federal, state, and local health and safety standards. Other: Thorough knowledge of the tools, techniques and terminology of at least one building trade and good knowledge of at least two others; thorough knowledge of accident and safety precautions of the building trades; ability to lay out extensive maintenance, repair, reconstruction and alteration jobs economically and accurately; ability to use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email and database software; ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position; resourcefulness and imagination in meeting new and unusual building and repair problems; initiative in carrying out repair work and in seeking improved work methods; physical strength and agility; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr