Mechanic A

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, replace circuits using wire, raceway or conduit, junction boxes, receptacles, switches, motors and lighting, incandescent or fluorescent fixtures, ballasts, switches, sockets, and receptacles.
• Install cables, conduits and boxes.
• Test equipment and document tests.
• Install, repair, and replace fixtures including faucets, drains, flushometers and valves.
• Maintain, repair, replace domestic water piping.
• Measure, cut thread and fit pipe and tubing in the field. Braze/solder as needed.
• Repair/replace hot water or steam radiators, valves, thermostats, and pressure traps.
• Clear waste line stoppages using hand or power equipment.
• Install small appliances, pumps, check valves and all plumbing materials associated with above.
• Maintain grease traps.
• Repair/maintain/install interior doors, related hardware, and additional items for building or room security.
• Install bathroom equipment, such as vanity, medicine cabinet, mirrors, and dispensers.
• Repair/replacement of cabinets, furniture, and other wooden and hardware structure shelving.
• Replace/install floor and ceiling tiles.
• Work with sheetrock and/or plaster walls.
• Patch, plaster, speckle, tape and paint walls.
• Flash and repair sidewalks to cure unsafe conditions.
• Mix and apply paint, varnish, stain, lacquer, or enamel on smooth interior and exterior surface fixtures, ensuring all areas (floors, furniture, etc.) are protected.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of daily assignments and follow the work order process.
• Recommend products and equipment to be on assigned jobs as requested by a supervisor.
• Maintain records to ensure routine compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
• Assist in evaluating new equipment for purchase.
• Calculate the quantity of material needed and requisition supplies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Satisfactory passing of applicable tests.
• Three years of experience in trades and/or technical discipline or satisfactory completion of an approved training program or successful completion of a Mechanic Training Program.
• Must have all applicable licenses and permits.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, follow written, oral, diagrammatical or scheduled forms; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and move heavier objects with assisted devices.
• Work near or with moving mechanical parts, chemical, and electrical equipment required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong collaborative skills.