Temporary Building Mechanic Job Posting

POSITION TITLE: Building Mechanic REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager and/or Principals SUMMARY: Responsible for performing routine building maintenance tasks including, but not limited to, carpentry; electrical; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); plumbing, etc. Also performs general cleaning. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Inspect buildings and structures to determine functional systems and detect malfunctions and needed repair, making notes and recommendations using a pre- established check sheet 2. Performs minor electrical maintenance including, but not limited to, replacement or repair of fixtures (i.e., wall switches and outlets, incandescent and fluorescent bulbs, and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.) using appropriate hand, Power and specialty tools 3. Performs minor plumbing maintenance (i.e., replacement or repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, trenching and laying new lines, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.) 4. Performs minor painting, carpentry, and masonry work (i.e., preparing surfaces and using brush, sprayer, or roller to apply paints, stains and varnishes, hanging doors, fitting locks and handles, etc.) 5. Reconfigures, installs, positions, and remounts modular offices and space (i.e., furniture, wall panels, work surfaces, storage bins, lighting, file cabinets, etc.) to accommodate user needs and maximize office space using various hand, power, and specialty tools, dollies, and hand trucks 6. Prepares the surfaces and paints various structures and equipment (i.e., walls, refrigerators, evaporative coolers, floors, roofs, doors, restroom facilities, etc.) to preserve wood and metal parts from corrosion and maintain a safe, comfortable working environment using various painting equipment and related tools (i.e., sprayers, rollers, brushes, thinners, etc.) 7. Clean rooms, hallways, lobbies, lounges, restrooms, corridors, elevators, stairways, parking lots, and other work areas. 8. Order parts and maintain required documents 9. Must be able to work flexible hours 10. Assist on grounds when necessary 11. Performs other duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager and/or Principals ABILITY TO: 1. Read, write, speak, and understand English fluently 2. Communicate effectively (strong interpersonal skills) 3. Be customer service oriented 4. Meet or exceed the Town’s attendance and punctuality standards 5. Evaluate objectively, fairly, and consistently 6. Use common tools 7. Understand and follow directions as given 8. Work with minimal supervision 9. Use miscellaneous office equipment (i.e., calculators, typewriters, computers, fax machines, copiers, etc.) 10. Use a computer to process work and PM requests 11. Follow and perform various building equipment PM procedures according to the manufacturer specifications 11. Understand the building HVAC system software programs QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma, as well as evidence of ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to do this job. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 1. Color Vision 2. Hearing 3. Ability to push a minimum 100 pounds (power-cleaning appliances) 4. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds (trash and supplies) 5. Ability to climb a ladder and step ladder 6. Bending at the waist, sitting, kneeling, lying horizontally, climbing, walking, etc. ,as job may require ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 1. Extreme heat or cold 2. Hearing 3. Lifting or pushing up to 50 pounds 4. Noise level which may, at times, require normal hearing protection in the form of ear plugs 5. Heights 6. Electricity 7. Lubricating fluids, cleaning solvents, batteries, etc. 8. Cleaning fluids normally used in custodial duties 9. Paints and solvents