Facilities Maintenance Mechanic - Mechanical

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Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director
- Building Infrastructure & Trades Services, the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic is assigned to the HVAC & System Controls Shop within the Maintenance & Operations unit of Facilities Development & Operations and works independently or as a team member under the general supervision of the Facilities Project Supervisor. The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic is a skilled generalist, performing at a journey-level in one trade with strong skills in other trades.

Incumbents independently perform a variety of skilled preventative and general maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation work on facilities and systems, particularly in the electro-mechanical trades.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Director
- Building Infrastructure & Trades Services, the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic is assigned to the HVAC & System Controls Shop within the Maintenance & Operations unit of Facilities Development & Operations and works independently or as a team member under the general supervision of the Facilities Project Supervisor. The Facilities Maintenance Mechanic is a skilled generalist, performing at a journey-level in one trade with strong skills in other trades.

Incumbents independently perform a variety of skilled preventative and general maintenance, repair, construction, and renovation work on facilities and systems, particularly in the electro-mechanical trades.



Key Responsibilities

• Performs the full range of skilled journey-level facility maintenance electro-mechanical work and assist, in at least one trade, with basic and advanced level maintenance and minor repair work for various trades including HVAC/Controls, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, painting, lock and electrical
• Operate, test, install, repair and perform corrective and preventative maintenance on mechanical facilities equipment and systems including HVAC and plumbing systems
• Assist in the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing and HVAC systems
• Inspect completed work for conformance with specifications, requirements, and compliance with applicable building and safety codes and regulations; inspect related work performed by contractors
• Tests, maintains, and repairs equipment such as generators and Automatic Transfer Switches
• Prepare standard reports
• Estimates cost, time and materials of maintenance, repair and renovation work
• Respond to service requests; diagnose problems and make necessary adjustments
• Uses computer for communicating, researching parts and specifications, coordinating, documenting work details, and recording time log
• Tests and troubleshoots parts, equipment and systems using testing tools for diagnosis

• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and mechanical principles
• Working knowledge of applicable building and safety codes and regulations related to facilities, systems and renovations
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations as required by the position
• Ability to communicate effectively and work harmoniously with a diverse group of individuals throughout the organization as well as those outside of the organization who are directly or indirectly involved with projects and/or assignments
• Ability to read, interpret and work from blueprints, plans, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to make rough sketches and to estimate the cost, time and materials of assigned work.
• Ability to analyze and respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, utility cart, scissor lift, boom lift, and forklift (as certified) and other equipment and tools required to successfully complete assignments
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License is required at time of hire for the operation of any vehicle required for this position