Maintenance Mechanic (Construction Crew)

Maintenance Mechanic (Construction Crew)

As a Maintenance Mechanic (Construction Crew), the incumbent performs a wide range of skilled duties across multiple trades to support construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance projects throughout the facility. Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Carpentry

• Perform rough and finish carpentry for construction and renovation projects.
• Build and install walls, partitions, doors, frames, windows, ceilings, stairs, trim, shelving, and counters.
• Install, alter, and remove drywall, metal studs, ceiling grids, tiles, and access panels.
• Construct concrete forms, scaffolds, temporary walls, and protective barriers.
• Install hardware (locksets, closers, kick plates, blinds) and specialty structures for sensitive areas (labs, clean rooms, ORs).
• Prepare work areas and ensure required materials are available.

Finishing & Flooring

• Remove old flooring and prepare surfaces for new installations.
• Measure, cut, fit, and install carpet, vinyl, tile, and other flooring materials.
• Apply adhesives, create precise seams, and prepare subfloors.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas.

Painting

• Set up scaffolding and prepare surfaces (washing, sanding, filling, plastering).
• Mix and apply paint to walls, ceilings, masonry, and specialized spaces.
• Install lath, metal studs, jambs, corner beads, and access panels for plastering.

Plumbing/Pipefitting

• Install, modify, and repair piping systems (steam, heating, gas, compressed air, sprinkler, potable water, drains).
• Read blueprints and lay out piping for proper pitch, elevation, and pressure.
• Install fixtures, heaters, pumps, valves, radiators, medical/sterilization equipment, and perform drain cleaning.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols (lockout/tagout, infection control).
• Troubleshoot HVAC systems including air handlers, VAVs, coils, and thermostats.

Electrical

• Install, repair, and modify electrical wiring, panels, switches, fixtures, and controls.
• Interpret electrical codes, diagrams, and plans to ensure proper installation.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and install conduit, boxes, and devices.
• Follow required safety practices and work from ladders, scaffolds, and HEPA carts.

Other Duties

• Perform additional related tasks as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic (Construction Crew)/PD10492-A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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