Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II Job Dover area,Delaware USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Under general direction, an incumbent performs building maintenance and repair work to include a variety of areas such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning ( HVAC ); carpentry; plumbing, electrical, etc. An incumbent may serve as a lead worker and/or provide training and guidance to Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I’s and performs work that has a higher level of difficulty and complexity than at the “I” level.

Nature

and Scope

The incumbent reports to a technical or administrative supervisor and is responsible for carrying out assignments of a diverse and complex nature. A class incumbent is involved in maintaining schedules in areas such as fixtures, appurtenances, water treatment and sewage systems, electrical systems, HVAC , heavy duty structural and mechanical equipment repair, and/or renovation or restoration of buildings. Concurrently, an incumbent may design layouts, read and revise blueprints or sketches/plans, renovate structures, furniture and equipment to meet specific needs, and recommends referral of jobs beyond capacity limits to private contractors.

Principal

Accountabilities

An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities:

Identifies and corrects building and equipment problems by performing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and/or HVAC work to maintain buildings and equipment in safe condition and prevent failures that would cause reduction in service using hand, power and specialty tools. Adjusts and calibrates thermostats, pneumatic controls and HVAC and electric energy management systems to maintain a comfortable temperature for employees and proper equipment operation.

Provides technical expertise to facilities personnel and outside contractors to assist them in understanding specific job requirements and in the planning for future expansion and projects by drawing or sketching diagrams and layouts and using blueprints, codes, and estimates. Trains co‑workers to perform preventive maintenance and repair work as assigned.

Repairs, modifies, constructs, fabricates, installs and maintains building structures and equipment, (e.g. roofs, floors, walls, ceilings, foundations, generators, HVAC equipment, compressors, etc.) to provide safe conditions for employees using various hand and power tools (e.g. roto rooter, snakes, welders, oxygen/acetylene torches, volt/ohm meters, ladders, etc.).

Replaces or updates inoperable building systems (e.g. motors, belts, pumps, window glass, sinks, doors, smoke alarms, cabinets, shelves, tile, light fixtures, filter systems, patios, etc.) to provide a safe, comfortable working environment for employees and a safe, comfortable educational environment for students. Uses various tools and materials (e.g. welding equipment, ladders, power saws, hammers, drills, etc.).

Inspects facilities equipment (e.g. generators, compressors, etc.); systems (e.g. electrical, plumbing, power sources, etc.); and work of vendors to determine condition of facilities, safe operation of equipment, quality and safety of work, and scheduled maintenance using hand, power, and specialty tools. Prepares reports of inspections and labor and material estimates to apprise supervisors of conditions of property and equipment and materials needed for repairs using a computer and measuring devices.

Repairs, replaces or installs plumbing systems and components (e.g. water, sewer and drain lines, valves, faucets, etc.) in buildings and structures by using appropriate materials and tools (e.g. various types of piping, fittings, valves, tanks, pipe wrenches, cutters, adhesives, etc.).

Orders and stocks building supplies, materials and parts (e.g. evaporative motors, belts, hardware, paints, cooler pumps, bearings, fans, tools, plumbing parts, etc.) to replace materials consumed and assure their availability for assigned projects, scheduled maintenance, and emergency responses by contacting state vendors.

Communicates orally and in writing to notify supervisor of conditions of buildings and equipment and scheduling dates for repairs using a computer and telephone.

Removes, relocates, repairs, installs and tests electrical equipment (e.g.…


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