Mechanic - Plumber

Responsibilities

• Skilled in the performance of all phases of repair and maintenance.
• Demonstrate required knowledge and the safe use of equipment and tools.
• Accurately read blueprints, schematics and diagrams.
• Works independently with complex building systems involving multidisciplinary skills without supervision.
• Provides current and updated home telephone number.
• May be required to respond to any emergency on a 24-hour basis and may be required to work overtime.
• Assists in planning for maintenance repair.
• Conducts periodic inspections of individual rooms and common areas to report maintenance needs.
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of daily assignments and follows work order process.
• Effectively performs duties as required by operating and computerized management systems.
• Recommends products and equipment to be used on assigned jobs, as requested by supervisor.
• Participates in implementation of preventive maintenance programs and in the development and application of standards of quality and productivity for the facilities.
• Maintains records to ensure routine compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
• Orders supplies according to established procedures.
• Affords assistance in evaluating new equipment for purchase.
• Calculates quantity of materials needed and requisitions all supplies.
• Performs all related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Satisfactory passing of applicable tests.
• Three years of experience in trades and/or technical discipline, or satisfactory completion of university approved training program, or successful completion of University Mechanic Training Program.

Qualifications

• Must have all applicable licenses and permits.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, schematics, diagrams and procedure manuals.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to interpret and follow instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions necessary to carry out the above duties and skills.
• The incumbent must be able to perform duties on ladders and scaffolding, indoors and outdoors as well as lifting a maximum of 50 lbs. and moving heavier objects with assisted devices.
• The work environment includes working near or with moving mechanical parts, chemicals and electrical equipment.