Building Maintenance Mechanic, (A262910-2), 204, Administration

About the Role

Performs minor repairs and maintenance to plumbing, carpentry, electrical, heating, and air conditioning systems in accordance with accepted practices and procedures. Performs routine maintenance and janitorial duties while ensuring work complies with safety requirements. Assists with other maintenance and environmental duties.

Responsibilities

• Checks, repairs, and installs air-conditioning, refrigerators, and cooling equipment including window units and domestic/commercial central units.
• Checks, repairs, and installs electrical and gas water heaters, and gas boilers used in hot water central heating systems; utilizes electrical equipment and hand tools.
• Repairs and installs plumbing equipment; repairs water lines; unclogs drainage lines.
• Changes burned-out lights and performs minor electrical repair and maintenance; repairs and replaces electrical motors; installs new wiring, conduit pipes, breaker panels, transformers, and control wiring.
• Determines the amount of materials needed to perform repair and maintenance work on new projects.
• Performs minor carpentry repairs; installs doors, and replaces door and window frames.
• Performs routine maintenance and janitorial duties including cleaning, sweeping, mopping, waxing, and replenishing supplies.
• Assists Electrician in installing panel breakers, conduit lines, troubleshooting lighting, and outlets.
• Performs other related work as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of methods and materials used in commercial building cleaning and minor repair.
• Knowledge of construction trades such as electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Knowledge of methods and materials used in maintaining and repairing light and heavy-duty cooling and heating systems and related components.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, the general public, and others.
• Ability to determine supplies and materials needed before beginning a maintenance or repair project.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repair work in compliance with accepted practices and procedures in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards; majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work environments include office or similar indoor settings, street environments (near moving traffic), construction sites, confined spaces, vehicles, and warehouse environments.
• Often works outdoors.
• Exposures include extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals or substances, and loud noises (85+ decibels).
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Often requires local travel.

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of general experience.
• Experience performing plumbing, painting, electrical, heating, and air conditioning repair and/or maintenance work is preferred.
• Proof of TB Test/Screening required prior to employment.
• Valid Texas Driver License; if applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

A thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required. All selected applicants must undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment. Persons in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.