General Maintenance Mechanic'

position overview

the general maintenance mechanic performs general maintenance and repairs on buildings, grounds and equipment, and a variety of machinery and equipment on 18-20 assigned buildings, covering approximately 1.8 million square feet of space. Work in this class is characterized by general and varied construction or repair work involving knowledge of several maintenance areas such as, but not limited to general maintenance, hvac/r, carpentry, and masonry.

This position reports to the maintenance area supervisor.

general facility maintenance

• perform routine maintenance and minor repairs to building components, including doors, hardware, partitions, flooring, ceilings, and masonry.
• maintain and repair general facility equipment and fixtures.
• assist with carpentry and roofing-related maintenance tasks.
• conduct preventive maintenance procedures
• perform inspections to identify and report issues requiring further attention.
• ensure work areas adhere to occupational safety and cleanliness standards.
• provide exceptional customer service and maintain professional relationships throughout the organization.

support for licensed trades

• assist licensed hvac/r, electricians, and plumbers with tasks as needed.
• perform basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance to support hvac, electrical, and plumbing systems under the guidance of licensed personnel.
• support the servicing and cleaning of mechanical systems, such as boilers, to ensure operational efficiency.

administrative time

• enter time and material on a tablet daily utilizing computerized maintenance management program.
• maintain record keeping and providing inventory updates
• procurement of parts needed to perform repairs
• reconciling and tendering of receipts in people soft
• the above list is a summary of the essential functions of the job, not an exhaustive comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

education/training/experience:

• high school diploma or ged equivalent
• two (2) years of paid professional experience in the construction field in any one, or combination, of the following trades; electrical, plumbing, carpentry, air-conditioning, heating, roofing, or equipment maintenance.

certification/license:

• valid driver's license and the ability to operate a vehicle in accordance with board of education policies

education/training/experience:

• vocational training in a construction / commercial field.
• maintenance experience in large, institutional facilities.
• familiarity with the fcps policies, goals and programs.

certification/license:

• osha certification

the following knowledge, skills and abilities detailed below will make a candidate successful in this position.

• position will require continual monitoring of a company-provided communications device (cellular phone) and the ability to respond in a timely manner to facility emergencies
• ability to work under stress within limited time constraints, and adapt to changing situations and conditions
• ability to operate a vehicle in accordance with board of education policies
• frequent travel between multiple facilities
• ability to work varied shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
• present a professional appearance and maintain a safe work environment by consistently wearing company provided uniforms and approved footwear, and other appropriate ppe for the work task being performed
• use provided personal protective equipment
• attend and participate in training and satisfy testing requirements
• able to access elevated and subsurface work spaces via ladders, lifts, scaffolding, hatches, and manholes
• able to work in environments subject to hot and cold temperatures and hazards such as electrical shock, chemical exposure, and fall

physical requirements & work environment

• the physical requirements of this position include: sitting, walking, standing, bending, twisting, squatting, kneeling, reaching above and below shoulder level, ascending or descending a ladder, climbing stairs, driving cars, repetitive motion of the hands/fingers (e.g., keyboarding, turning pages), fine manipulation with fingers, grasping with hand, gripping, lifting/carrying more 50 pounds, pushing/pulling more than 50 pounds, balancing on slippery surfaces, balancing on uneven surfaces, seeing objects at a distance, using depth perception, distinguishing colors, seeing close work (e.g., typed print), hearing conversations or sounds, hearing via radio or telephone, communicating through speech, distinguishing odors by smell, and communicating by writing/reading.
• the work environment requirements of this position include: exposure to inclement weather, exposure to cold water, work in confined areas, exposure to dust/fumes, exposure to hazardous equipment, exposure to electrical outlets, work at heights up to and over 25 feet, work around moving machinery, work on and off moving equipment, work on slippery surfaces, and exposure to high noise levels.
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