Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Summary

Position Type Regular Part-Time (Up to 29 hours per week) | Owens Campus, Georgetown, DE | Salary $20.59/hour | Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I (Non‑Exempt)

• Identify and correct building and equipment problems by performing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and HVAC work to maintain safe building conditions.
• Repair, modify, construct, fabricate, install and maintain building structures and equipment (roofs, floors, walls, ceilings, foundations, HVAC equipment, compressors, etc.) using hand, power and specialty tools.
• Replace or update inoperable building systems (motors, belts, pumps, window glass, sinks, doors, etc.) to provide a safe and comfortable working environment.
• Inspect facilities equipment and systems; determine condition, safe operation and quality of work, and schedule maintenance using hand, power and specialty tools.
• Repair, replace or install plumbing systems and components (water, sewer and drain lines, valves, faucets, etc.) using appropriate materials and tools.
• Order and stock building supplies, materials and parts to replace consumed items and assure their availability for scheduled maintenance and emergency responses.
• Communicate orally and in writing to notify supervisor of building and equipment conditions and scheduling dates for repairs using a computer and telephone.
• Remove, relocate, repair, install and test electrical equipment (switches, wiring, receptacles, lights, circuits, etc.) to maintain electrical power, detect shorts and defective connections, and restore operation of non‑functioning equipment using hand, power, specialty tools, computers, blueprints and materials.
• Recommend building modifications to improve or alter existing facilities by inspecting and evaluating conditions, recommending appropriate changes and providing the supervisor with a report of alternatives to meet standards and building codes.
• Remove drain blockages to restroom/kitchen facilities to restore the flow and drainage of waste water and products using appropriate tools and materials (hand, electrical and sewer snakes, plunger, caustic chemicals and acids).
• Install, repair and maintain wood and metal windows, doors, locks and closures using various hand, power and specialty tools to ensure proper operation and security of the facilities; respond to emergency calls when needed for assigned work area to perform emergency building or equipment repairs.
• Hang, patch, texture and paint sheetrock and drywall to cover, repair or create various finishes on framed, existing or damaged walls using various hand, power and specialty tools and materials (texture gun, taping knife, joint compound, tar, levels, etc.). Paint various structures and equipment if needed.
• Analyze electrical circuits, wiring diagrams and drawings; install, repair, calibrate, service or replace electrical devices and systems, and power generation devices to prevent overload using an amp probe, recording meter, etc.; install conduits and wires to provide power for employees.
• Install vinyl composite and ceramic tile to construct, repair or replace floor or wall surfaces using various tools and materials (grout, trowel, level, chalk line, tile, cutter, square float, etc.). Replace and repair ceiling tiles and ceiling grid systems to correct damaged, stained or broken tiles using hand tools and saws.
• Erect indoor modular power and telecommunication poles to provide power to employee work stations.
• Install signage on buildings and fences to identify buildings and direct traffic.
• Assemble, repair, and modify office furniture using appropriate carpentry techniques and tools and materials (wood stains, various types of filling, studs, frames, etc.) to meet standards and building codes.
• Remain current on job‑specific expertise through various sources (trade publications, vendor communication, etc.) to keep abreast of the latest technological developments and products to improve equipment reliability.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Methods and techniques used in the maintenance and repair of heating and cooling equipment.
• Local, state, federal heating, ventilation and…