What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Maintenance Mechanic - General Maintenance 2nd Shift position at McDaniel College?

Category : Staff Subscribe : Department : Building Maint. and Repair Locations : Westminster, MD Posted : Nov 21, 2024 Closes : Apr 1, 2025 - 11 : 59 PM EDT Type : Full-time Non-Exempt Position ID : 183289 Share

About McDaniel College :

McDaniel College, recognized nationally among "Colleges that Change Lives" and U.S. News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2024 benefits guidebook. The S5 salary range is $15.63 / hour to $24.23 / hour. The target rate is $21.00 / hour. This is a 40-hour a week position.

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Job Description :

Physical Plant is responsible for maintaining College owned buildings and spaces. General Maintenance Mechanics assist tradesmen as well as perform general maintenance and repairs on campus equipment and property structures. The General Maintenance Mechanic on the second shift will complete assigned tasks and work orders and respond to campus emergencies.

The General Maintenance Mechanic 2nd Shift is scheduled to work Tuesday - Saturday, 1 : 00-9 : 30pm.

Specific Responsibilities

The following are typical examples of the type of work performed under this job description. This list does not include all the work to be performed and duties are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director of Building Operations and Maintenance.

Assist carpenter, plumber, electrician, HVAC, or steam plant personnel in performing preventive maintenance or making repairs.
Make minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC repairs.
Perform light carpentry tasks to include patching and painting.
Repair and replace door hardware.
Repair or replace windows and window hardware.
Change light bulbs and replace light ballasts.
Check temperatures and program thermostats.
Install flooring materials such as VCT, plank, and carpet tiles.
Cut and install ceiling tiles.
Reattach or replace gutters and downspouts.
Perform preventive maintenance such as : Replace filters, clean dryer vents, sweep debris from drains, grease pumps, check fuel levels, etc.
Respond to emergency calls such as : flooding, hot / cold calls, security / lock issues, broken windows, drainage problems, no hot water, power outages, and fire system equipment failures.
Perform minor repairs on kitchen and laundry equipment.
Perform general maintenance, testing and cleaning of fountains and pools and take appropriate action based on test results.
Provide assistance for special events and functions.
Complete work tickets in a timely manner and update work status daily.
Clean equipment in related areas. Keep mechanical rooms and work areas clean.
Perform snow removal.
Properly perform the installation and removal of air conditioning units during seasonal changeover.
Operate, maintain, and use in a safe manner College equipment, tools, and vehicles.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements : Qualifications

Must have high school diploma or GED equivalency.

Must demonstrate skill and experience equivalent to 1 year of previous maintenance experience. The ideal candidate will have had prior experience in the same or similar role at another college or school.

Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work under deadlines.

Must have valid driver's license with two or less points.

Must be able to work during emergency weather events including but not limited to snow, hurricanes, tornados, etc.

Must be able to respond to campus emergencies when called.

Must have the ability to read and comprehend written instructions, procedures, service manuals, and safety information.

Must have the ability to express oneself orally as well as in writing.

Must have the ability to learn departmental policies, procedures, and mechanical systems, proper use of tools and materials used to perform duties within a ninety-day introductory period.

Must be available to work Tuesday-Saturday from 1 : 00-9 : 30pm.

Must be available to cover an on-call rotation that occurs periodically through the year.

Employee Responsibilities

Must attend in-service / departmental meetings.

Must be familiar with employee handbook.

Must be familiar with departmental policies.

Must attend in-service education and training as directed.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Exposure to operating machinery consistent with the carpentry industry.

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job :

Ability to work in noise, heat, cold, odors, dirt, outdoor temperatures, snow, steam, and emergency situations.

Ability to repetitively push and pull objects weighing up to 50lbs without assistance while kneeling, squatting, and reaching above the head, the waist, and below the knees. Must be able to bend at the knees.

Ability to repetitively push and pull equipment (for example, pallet jack, push mower, hand truck) containing product loads a minimum of 100 yards without assistance.

Ability to repetitively grasp and manipulate objects of varying size and weight requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Ability to exert oneself physically over sustained periods of time to complete job activities.

Ability to stand a minimum of 6 hours during the workday.

Salary : $16 - $24

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