Building Mechanic

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The City of Keene's Parks Recreation and Facilities Department is now accepting applications for a Building Mechanic! This position will primarily work at the Recreation Center but will also oversee any projects at the Keene Fire Stations and the Dillant-Hopkins Airport. The Building Mechanic is responsible for performing a variety of routine repair and preventative maintenance tasks to facilities and associated equipment.

The ideal candidate will be able to oversee and understand the installation of various HVAC projects! Specific duties include but are not limited to:
• Performs preventative maintenance on HVAC security systems and energy management systems.
• Inspects and monitors the operation of heating and air conditioning units.
• Performs plumbing repairs such as repairing leaks and unplugging drains and fixtures.
• Performs rough and finish carpentry work and construction work including building and paneling walls and partitions designing and installing countertops and hanging and finishing drywall.
• Determines or assists in determining future projects necessary for the maintenance of buildings and facilities or to further the needs of City departments.
• Ensures that electrical repairs to City buildings fixtures and equipment are made including testing circuits to locate problems replacing switches outlets and ballasts and repairing and replacing motors and pumps.
• Cleans restrooms lobbies offices other rooms hallways and stairways. Collects and removes trash and recycling washing windows and walls sweeping and mopping floors and vacuuming and cleaning carpets.

Pay and Benefits:

This full-time position offers a competitive pay range of $21.95- $26.09 per hour! Are you used to spending a considerable amount of money on insurance? YOU WON'T HERE! The City of Keene offers low deductible/low-cost health insurance low-cost dental insurance and other benefits such as life disability defined benefit retirement paid time off including vacation days personal days and sick days and more.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED plus three years of experience in the maintenance and repair of building and mechanical systems including some of the more complex building maintenance repair tasks. Prefer skills training in electrical plumbing HVAC and other building trade areas. Must demonstrate experience with budgets and managing contracts. A valid driver's license is required. Please upload your resume and cover letter before submitting your completed application.

This position will be open until filled and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Job Description:

Building  The City of Keene is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Follows All Standard Operating Procedures

Performs preventative maintenance on City buildings and systems; including HVAC; security systems; and energy management systems. Inspects and monitors the operation of heating and air conditioning units; checking filters; trouble-shooting problems; cleaning evaporators and condenser cells; changing belts and motors; lubricating bearings and monitoring the operation of air handler units. Sets up and monitors the energy management system. Operates and maintains boilers.

Maintains through others building safety to include suppression; access; and egress.

Determines; or assists in determining; future projects necessary for the maintenance of buildings and facilities or to further the needs of City departments.

Monitors activities of day to day activities of contractors reporting as required to the Maintenance Manager - Facilities. Prepares cost estimates of carpentry and construction projects making purchasing recommendations. Works with representatives of City departments to assist in project design and layout.

Moves desks; table; and other office furniture as needed.

Performs rough and finish carpentry work and construction work; including building and paneling walls and partitions; designing and installing counter tops; constructing cabinets and bookcases; as well as repairing furniture; installing suspended ceilings; hanging and finishing drywall; repairing door…