Maintenance Mechanic I

Description of Duties

• Efficient and workmanlike performance of a variety of building, installation, maintenance and repair tasks requiring a good knowledge of one or more of the electrical, mechanical or construction trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical repair, welding, sheet metal work, automotive mechanics, masonry, sewage facilities maintenance and municipal water distribution systems.
• Independent judgment is exercised in choosing methods or procedures when completing work assignments.
• Coordination of many activities or trade skills for large projects.
• Higher skill level compared to Maintenance Mechanic II.
• Work is reviewed by supervisors through checking completed work, conducting periodic spot checks, or reviewing reports submitted by Maintenance Mechanic I's.
• Reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a foreman or other higher level staff member.
• May supervise Maintenance Mechanic II's, Maintenance Mechanics III's, Laborers or other lower-level staff members.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.
• Three (3) years of paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience as a skilled worker in one (1) or more of the electrical, mechanical or construction trades.
• Additional experience may be substituted for the high school diploma on a year-for-year basis.