General Mechanic

About the role

A General Mechanic performs journey-level work in a combination of trades in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment. They frequently supervise others in maintenance, repair, installation and construction activities. This position is essential and the duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

• Work from verbal or written descriptions or from drawings or sketches to design, plan, layout and complete a variety of general trades projects.
• Monitor and inspect work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with relevant guidelines, codes and regulations, proper use of materials and equipment; and adherence to schedules are met.
• Knowledge of general shop and trades equipment and machinery.
• Assist with determining facility and grounds maintenance needs and make recommendations for repair/correction/resolution.
• May draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale from verbal or written instructions to accomplish a project.
• Review in-house work requests, and visit jobsite to determine materials needed to complete projects.
• May conduct inspections of the facility to determine maintenance needs and recommend priorities for repair based on the nature of the maintenance problem.
• Provides supervisor with recommendations for the type, quantity and quality of materials needed to accomplish a project.
• Provides verbal instruction and/or demonstrates proper trade techniques and the proper use of tools and equipment.
• Makes standard arithmetic computations to address the size and scale of various project details; and to calculate the quantity of materials and labor required to complete such project.
• Works independently with minimal supervision or with other individuals in a project/team setting in accordance with supervisory guidance and direction.
• Works comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Works outside in various temperatures and inclement weather for extended periods of time.
• May perform supervisory duties at assigned facility/s and may fill-in for supervisor during absences.
• Assists in the preparation and provides input for the written performance evaluations of subordinate employees.
• Performs routine semiskilled maintenance and repair in other trades as trained and required such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and masonry.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled journey-level position which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program.
• Apprentice training in a trade or training gained by the completion of technical courses in a trade at a school or institute may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must possess a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York.
• Must report any changes to supervisory chain and State Human Resources (MNHS).
• May be required to acquire and maintain a military driver’s license to operate military vehicles and equipment in accordance with NGB standards to include medical evaluation requirements – current and as amended.
• Must be able to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Must be able to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements and training.
• Must be able to work outside in various temperatures and inclement weather for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to operate and maintain tools, machinery and equipment required for craft to which assigned.
• Must be familiar with and be able to independently use commonly utilized software programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Required to have or successfully complete within 90 days of receiving computer access, all training associated with assigned data systems such as SFS, GFEBS and the Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS) and/or other computer training as related to duty assignments.
• In accordance with NGB standards, will be required to obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation, and have an appropriate clearance to allow access to computer networks and restricted areas to determine suitability, loyalty, and trustworthiness. Minimally a National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) will be completed - dependent on current regulation, a SECRET clearance may be required – especially at Air Bases when flight line access requires SECRET.