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9721
BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled and
semiskilled work at the full-performance level in the mechanical
or building trades in connection with the maintenance and repair
of state facilities, institutions, and buildings. Work
assignments usually require skill in and knowledge of maintenance
and repair methods and practices in several building maintenance
trades. Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Repairs and replaces walls, floors, steps, doors, window
frames, tables, chairs, and other wooden articles or
equipment using saws, power and hand tools.
Repairs and replaces lighting fixtures, bulbs, switches, and
wiring; installs simple electrical equipment and assists in
installation and repair of electrical equipment.
Repairs and replaces sinks, toilets, faucets, pipes, drains,
and water lines; unstops toilets, drains and sewer lines;
cleans grease traps.
Performs masonry repair work such as preparing cement,
installing reinforcing steel rods, patching and finishing
cement work, and replacing damaged masonry.
Paints window frames, tables, chairs, buildings, sheds, rooms,
and equipment.
Starts, monitors operational readings, makes necessary
adjustments, and shuts down boilers and unfired pressure
vessels; tests boiler water and adds chemicals as needed.
Gathers and disposes of trash and waste materials.
Moves furniture, loads and unloads supplies, moves equipment by
hand or with dollies and performs other manual tasks.
Repairs and maintains tools and equipment used.
May perform building service work such as sweeping, mopping and
vacuuming floors and washing walls, windows, mirrors and
fixtures.
May perform routine grounds work such as mowing and trimming,
removing snow, sweeping sidewalks, and picking up trash.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of the standard methods, practices, tools and
equipment used in a variety of building maintenance trades.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and related safety
procedures.
Ability to safely operate tools and equipment used in building
maintenance.
Ability to perform routine carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and
masonry work.
Ability to determine materials needed for specific tasks.
Ability to repair and maintain tools and equipment used.
Ability to perform arduous tasks.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
No formal education required.
Experience:
Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in building maintenance or as a helper in a
building trade.
Special Requirement:
Specific positions may require
certification from a federal EPA approved testing
organization as a certified technician required by the Clean
Air Act on refrigerant recycling.
Established: 10/16/91
Revised: 12/1/91, 7/26/92, 9/22/97
Effective:
9/22/97