Building Maintenance Mechanic;

Job Title

Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled and semiskilled work at the full-performance level in the mechanical or building trades in connection with the maintenance and repair of state facilities, institutions, and buildings.

Repairs and replaces walls, floors, steps, doors, window frames, tables, chairs, and other wooden articles or equipment using saws, power and hand tools. Repairs and replaces lighting fixtures, bulbs, switches, and wiring; installs simple electrical equipment and assists in installation and repair of electrical equipment. Repairs and replaces sinks, toilets, faucets, pipes, drains, and water lines; unstops toilets, drains and sewer lines;

cleans grease traps. Performs masonry repair work such as preparing cement, installing reinforcing steel rods, patching and finishing cement work, and replacing damaged masonry. Painting window frames, tables, chairs, buildings, sheds, rooms, and equipment. Starts, monitors operational readings, makes necessary adjustments, and shuts down boilers and unfired pressure vessels; tests boiler water and adds chemicals as needed. Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials.

Moves furniture, loads and unloads supplies, moves equipment by hand or with dollies and performs other manual tasks. Repairs and maintains tools and equipment used. May perform building service work such as sweeping, mopping and vacuuming floors and washing walls, windows, mirrors and fixtures. May perform routine grounds work such as mowing and trimming, removing snow, sweeping sidewalks, and picking up trash.

Training: No formal education required. Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in building maintenance or as a helper in a building trade.

Pay Grade: 7 ($29,070 - $49,360)