MAINTENANCE MECHANIC II(Job Id 51572)

Summary

Performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair and modification of State and Federal buildings and equipment within the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services.

Responsibilities

• Performs general mechanical, electrical, and plumbing maintenance to keep the facilities in safe working order. Duties include changing light bulbs, ballast and electrical fixtures; disconnecting, disassembling, cleaning and replacing worn parts on a variety of mechanical equipment; lubricating moving parts; replacing filters, worn belts and other parts; unstopping lavatories, and repairing or replacing plumbing fixtures.
• Performs structural tasks, such as installing door locks; repairing walls, doors and exterior structural damage to the facilities; replacing floors, doors, screens and partitions; installing and repairing related hardware fixtures.
• Repairs, installs and repoints brick, concrete and stone structures, and appurtenances to maintain the masonry portions of departmental facilities.
• Paints interior and exterior parts of buildings to maintain appearance standards in departmental facilities.
• Performs landscaping duties to care for and maintain lawns, shrubbery, flower gardens, trees, roads, and parking lots, using various hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment.
• Performs custodial tasks including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, and waxing floors; dusting and cleaning offices, kitchen areas, and drill halls; washing windows, walls, and mirrors; cleaning, sanitizing and deodorizing restrooms and locker rooms; and polishing furniture.
• Helps move office and building furniture and equipment and prepares rooms for meetings; cleans and polishes fixtures and empties waste cans.
• Performs snow removal and surface treatment operations to maintain safe road, walkway, and parking lot conditions. Uses a variety of equipment such as, plow trucks, front loaders, and snow blowers. Performs minor maintenance and repair on the snow removal equipment.
• Performs quality assurance for the department if some or all of these duties are contracted out, verifying all aspects of the contract are being met.
• Orders and receives maintenance and repair parts, supplies, and units to perform maintenance tasks.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to keep department tools, equipment, and vehicles in operating condition.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Equivalent combination of 2 years of education and experience after completion of high school. Education and experience must be in carpentry, electricity, painting, plumbing, masonry, sheet metal work, welding, auto repair or related trade.
• License/Certification: Valid driver's license.
• Must be able to satisfactorily undergo a State Police records check.
• Must be in good physical condition with normal strength and agility to perform actions such as lifting, bending, climbing stairs/ladders.
• Must report to job site or be on standby during emergency situations, such as snow, inclement weather or building emergencies, as this position is designated as Essential Personnel. Overtime in support of snow removal operations is mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the building and grounds maintenance trades area.

After-Hire Requirements

• Must pass a National Agency Check (NAC) to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) used in the performance of assigned work duties within 12 months of hire and be eligible for renewal as a condition of employment.

Trainee Status: Candidates with an equivalent combination of 1+ year of relevant education and experience after completion of high school or equivalent may be considered and hired in Trainee Status for this position. The trainee pay rate is $17.19/hour.

Pay: $17.81/hour - $23.39/hour (Position #16675). The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including HMO or POS medical and prescription drug benefits. The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the plan selected.