Trades Specialist - Mechanical Job Xenia area,Ohio USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Description

The full performance level class works under general supervision & requires considerable knowledge of maintenance repair in order to perform semi-skilled & skilled maintenance repair work. Performs skilled & semi-skilled maintenance, replacement, minor installation & repair of electrical components of heating & cooling systems, fans, radios. Performs skilled & semi-skilled maintenance, replacement, minor installation & repair of plumbing equipment (e.g., water & steam lines, sewer pipes, trap fittings, plumbing fixtures, pumps, regulators, valves, faucets, toilets, sinks, bathtubs, heating & air conditioning, piping, drinking fountains).

Description

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Working Hours

Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm. On call rotating basis for emergencies (including weekends and holidays); 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Posted until filled.

Duties/Responsibilities

Operates and performs routine and non-routine skilled trade tasks, preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical, electrical and other building systems;
Performs troubleshooting: repairs mechanical, electrical equipment & wiring; responds to and corrects power outages; installs new electrical conduit, wiring and equipment in all applicable areas. Performs daily inspections of boilers, machinery, air handlers, fan coils, generators, refrigeration equipment and other trades related equipment. Maintains, repairs and modifies a variety of systems to include mechanical, gas, steam and hot water, air conditioning, plumbing, and electrical systems.

Reads and interprets blueprints, manuals, and building codes. Responsible for operating equipment such as hand and power tools, forklifts, bobcats, tractors. Maintains building systems including repairing windows, doors, and hardware. Responsible for filling water softeners. Monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, tools, and parts; orders supplies as needed. Obtains cost estimates and price information for specific jobs. Documents and reports damage and possible problems;

coordinates work with contractors and tracks progress of work. Provides technical advice to co-workers in area of specialty such as electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling. Performs others duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) and 2+ yrs. experience performing related trades duties and/or repair (e.g., basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry & use of associated hand & power tools & equipment); valid Ohio Driver's License.

Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education and/or experience required. Education and Experience may not be substituted for mandated licensure/certification.

Training And Development

Renewal of any mandated training required by facility (e.g., LEADS training to include passing BCI and FBI background check). Candidate must pass a criminal background check which includes BCI, Law Enforcement Automated Data System (LEADS) and an FBI background check which will include arrest and conviction history.

Supplemental Information Unusual Working Conditions

Predictable and regular attendance is required. Travel may be required. May be called in; may be exposed to high & low temperatures; may be exposed to weather. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, intense noises, and travel. Climbing, stooping, kneeling,…