Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title

The incumbent is responsible for a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks involved in the operation and maintenance of facilities. Performing work in at least two of the following trades requiring a higher level of skill than the NA-4749-07 in the maintenance and repair of buildings and related fixtures or having significant emphasis in one of the higher-level licensed trades: Electrical, Heating, Ventilation and Colling or Plumbing.

Plumbing

Makes basic plumbing repairs to sinks, faucets, commodes, tanks, urinals, P-traps, shut-off valves, cleaning, resealing, and replacing defective parts or units, installing water heaters, garbage disposals, faucets and sinks. Performs routine maintenance on washer/dryers. Incumbent refers more complex problems to the supervisor.

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Recognizes the cause of faulty equipment and assists making repairs on a variety of HVAC units.

Electrical

Recognizes and reports electrical problems. Replaces fluorescent and incandescent ballast, blubs and tubes. 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 such as repairing or replacing screens, window and doorframes, molding and trim, and repair and replacement of drywall or similar products. Applies general knowledge of wood, composite materials, wood substitutes, and woodworking techniques, as well as basic mathematics to plan, measure and lay out materials according to dimensional requirements and specifications. 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 to ensure surfaces are fully coated, protected and free from drips or runs. Incumbent uses specifications to thin, stir and mix coating materials according to specific directions. They apply various coating materials (paints, varnishes or shellacs) with brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other related methods or techniques ensuring that the coating finish meets surface protection requirements. May assists with set-up/breakdown of events or special projects. Observes required safety, sanitation and hazardous waste disposal rules and regulations. May operate a vehicle to transport tools and materials to work site. Performs other related duties as assigned.