Maintenance Mechanic

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Duties

Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders in the construction and maintenance of installation facilities. Reviews work order requirements reflecting structures and/or plumbing systems and equipment to be constructed, installed, modified, altered, or repaired. Visits worksite and analyzes, evaluates, and determines structural damage when planning repair and modification projects. Makes changes to job layout based on on-site inspection of job.

Independently installs, modifies, repairs, and maintains a variety of new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment, such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems, and water closets, tubs, backflow prevention devices/assemblies, fire sprinkler systems, and showers.

Troubleshoots/tests various plumbing systems and equipment including backflow prevention devices, such as reduced pressure principle devices, double check devices, atmospheric vacuum breakers, and other cross connection devices. Tests and checks completed work for proper drainage, flow, and venting.

Independently applies skilled methods, techniques, and advanced shop mathematics to construct, install, repair, and modify a wide variety of structures. Works on projects, such as building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, staircases, door and window frames, interior and exterior trim, and other miscellaneous items.

Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing. Follows federal and state rules when storing, using, handling, labeling, and disposing of hazardous materials and waste in accordance with environmental standards. Uses and maintains tools.