Occupational Summary

Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on systems, including plumbing, electrical, heating, refrigeration, general A/C, carpentry, masonry, painting, and glass.

Work Performed

• Clean mechanical rooms and pick up and deliver parts.
• Assist other mechanics as required or directed.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
• Perform basic calculations and conversions.
• Carry out basic maintenance tasks assigned by a higher-level mechanic or supervisor.
• Use hand and power tools associated with the trade.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs on systems, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, painting, and glass.
• Complete paperwork such as work orders, inventory, and preventive maintenance forms.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot buildings and components.
• Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures and components, including faucets, water coolers, urinals, commodes, and automatic flush valves.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and repair of window appliances.
• Maintain and repair electrical components, including receptacles, switches, lighting fixtures, and ballasts.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repair of door closures, locks, panic bars, and piano hinges.
• Maintain and repair various woods, materials, fasteners, and adhesives.
• Maintain and repair windows, skylights, exterior doors, weather-stripping, and locksets.
• Use electrical test equipment to maintain electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain fuses and circuit breakers.
• Maintain and repair various types of lamps and lighting fixtures.
• Select and use proper lubrication for equipment maintenance.
• Mix and apply mortar as needed.
• Apply paints and coatings using brushing and rolling techniques.
• Maintain and repair plastic piping and fittings used in plumbing.
• Install and maintain various types of doors and hardware.
• Install and maintain various types of interior trim for windows, doors, floors, and ceilings.
• Identify and repair commercial, industrial, and residential wiring.
• Install and maintain reinforcement materials and correct common issues related to concrete.
• Maintain and repair incandescent, fluorescent, and HID lamps, including ballasts and components.
• Install and maintain grout and other types of reinforcement.
• Apply sealants and fillers.
• Identify and correct common painting issues.
• Analyze and troubleshoot maintenance and repair of copper piping and fittings.
• Maintain and repair various plumbing fixtures and faucets.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.

Training received includes:

• Knowledge of general OSHA standards
• Use of portable fire extinguishers
• Hazardous waste awareness
• OSHA standards for lockout/tag-out procedures
• Fire safety
• Fall protection
• Blueprint reading
• Satisfied testing requirements of the 'Wheels of Learning' Curriculum for GMM, Level 6

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education
Requires an educational background typically acquired through a high school education with coursework in skilled crafts, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Experience
N/A

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