Trades Worker

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Trades Worker performs varied tasks to assist trades workers in the performance of their duties in a variety of trades (e.g., plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.); performs routine trade-related maintenance and repair; maintains machinery, equipment and tools; installs glass; installs and replaces floor coverings; and performs related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to perform a variety of duties to assist in plumbing, electrical, carpentry and other trade work.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direct supervision of the Interim Assistant Director of Facilities, Second Shift Facilities Manager and Craft workers who assign work and review performance for effectiveness, efficiency and conformance to instructions and departmental and institutional policy. Work is reviewed through formal evaluation process.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise one or more seasonal personnel.

DETAILED STATEMENT OF

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Services and/or assists in servicing, replacing minor plumbing fixtures such as faucets, washers, flushometers, valves, etc.
• Maintains and makes routine repairs to electrically powered equipment and appliances such as motors, pumps, lamps, fans, etc. according to instructions from journeyman and equipment service manuals; and performs other electrical work not requiring a licensed electrician such as replacing light bulbs, fuses as needed.
• Performs preventive maintenance and makes repairs to heating, ventilating, refrigerating and air conditioning equipment according to instructions and equipment service manuals such as replacing belts on motor, changing filters, replacing bearings and cooling coils, etc.; and adjusts heating and/or air conditioning controls to maintain appropriate temperature.
• Maintains machinery, equipment and tools by cleaning, lubricating, greasing, oiling, etc. to ensure their optimum working order.
• Assists in the construction of tables, wooden barricades, window screens, etc. and performs other minor carpentry work using hand and power tools such as drills and saws.
• Installs glass in windows and doors by inserting and fastening pre-cut glass in window sash,etc.
• Assists in installing and makes routine repairs to floor coverings such as tiles, linoleum and rugs as required.
• Assists in erecting and/or dismantling scaffolding and/or rigging used to gain access to high places.
• Performs related duties such as furnishing tools and materials to tradesmen during the course of ajob; holding materials or tools in place while journeyman works on them; cleaning…