Building Mechanic

Building Mechanic

Hattiesburg - Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, and/or the Facilities Manager, a general Building Mechanic will perform a variety of skilled general building and equipment maintenance work related to plumbing, electrical, HVAC, locksmithing, carpentry, and painting as well as maintaining facilities in a safe, secure, and comfortable condition.

Duties and Responsibilities

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Duties and responsibilities listed are essential job functions and exclude functions which are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.

• Assist the university in implementing the statement of purpose.
• Assist the university in implementing the long-range institutional plan.
• Perform repair, installation, and troubleshooting of facility electrical systems, i.e. ballasts, relays, motors, controllers, and lighting.
• Remodel offices and classrooms, design, fabricate, install, and modify shelves, partitions, and counters; repair broken or damaged furniture; replace carpets, damaged floors, ceiling tiles, hand shades, bulletin boards, chalk boards, pictures and plaques.
• Inspect and repair roof leaks; clear gutter and downspout; install flashing, weather-stripping, gutters, downspout, and roof drains.
• Reset and adjust time clocks controlling automatic, lighting, heating, and air conditioning.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs on various types of heating and ventilation equipment in the absence of the HVAC technician and when emergencies occur.
• Perform general painting; sand and repair walls; stucco, wall coverings; mix and apply paints and wood finishes, stains, and sealers.
• Maintain safe facilities; respond to water leaks, broken glass, gas leaks, fire, and other hazards.
• Confer with contractors and vendors performing contracted services.
• Perform duties and activities related to general locksmithing: install-maintain-repair-replace facility locksets, door hardware, etc.
• Perform emergency callback services to include weekends, holidays and nighttime hours as required and assigned.
• Perform all duties and efforts in compliance with federal (OSHA), state, local and university safety procedures, policies and standards.
• Mows grass, trims bushes, edges sidewalks, tends to flowerbeds, maintains campus grounds when assigned to the Grounds Team
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to perform duties in an on-campus setting.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Previous related experience.
• Job requires employees to provide and use personal Hand Tools.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to fluently read, write and speak the English language.
• Valid MS drivers license with a clear driving history

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma
• Two years of directly related work experience
• Completion of formal Building Maintenance Course
• OSHA Forklift operator's certificate.

Physical Demands

Heavy physical labor with constant standing and walking for extended periods of time; walking over rough or uneven surfaces; frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects weighing up to fifty pounds; frequent bending, kneeling and stooping; unfettered manual dexterity required to bend, kneel, stretch, twist, carry, climb ladders and operate power equipment safely; ability to operate vehicles including electric and gas carts to carry, pick-up or deliver supplies to various work areas and/or campus locations. Ability to properly and continuously wear OSHA, ANSI, and WCU designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

WORKING CONDITIONS: Indoor and outdoor environments in all weather conditions including rain and extreme heat and cold; exposure to sun or cold for extended periods of time; work on slippery and uneven surfaces; work at above ground locations such as ceilings and roofs and in confined and awkwardly configured areas; work in poorly-lighted areas, and around electrical panels; work while using or wearing safety equipment such as steel toed footwear/work boots, hearing protection, respirators, protective gloves, face shields -goggles, and rain suits; exposure to dust, oil/grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, smoke and pollen, and/or hazardous materials such as solvents and other chemicals and fumes; exposure to loud noise levels from equipment and vehicle operation; must work with and around equipment and machinery with moving parts; work assignments may be scheduled at any campus location(s), at any time, day, evenings or night, including weekends and holidays as needed to conduct maintenance activities. May be required to work in close proximity to exposed human cadavers (bodies) and body parts within the University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Adheres to OSHA, WCU and departmental dress code and requirements; appearance is neat, clean and professional, properly wears WCU designated Facilities Maintenance Staff uniform daily, without accessories, decorations or alteration. Attends Chapel, official University events, and athletic (home) games, in support of University sanctioned activities. Compliance with OSHA, ANSI, and WCU established safety requirements and procedures is a condition of employment.