SR. MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (2 POSITIONS)

About the role

To perform various skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance of machinery, buildings and equipment; to perform work of a skilled level in several trades; and related work as required.

Supervision

Received: Receives general directions and instructions from a superior with wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment; work is reviewed on completion.

Exercised: Supervises helpers and others who are assigned to assist.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex duties related to the maintenance of plumbing fixtures, steam lines, steam heating and cooking equipment
• Repair hospital sterilizers
• Cut, thread and install pipe for steam and water lines
• Repair wall plugs and lighting equipment; repair and recondition fans
• Make repairs and adjustments to laundry washing, drying and pressing machinery; supervise helpers in the oiling and greasing of this equipment
• Operate lathes, millers, drills and other machine shop equipment
• Paint buildings, walls or other surfaces
• Perform masonry work in connection with buildings, foundations, walks and walls
• Repair doors, door frames and furniture; fabricate and install temporary partitions; operate and maintain wood lathes, sanders, joiners, power saws, planes and related power and hand tools
• Make repairs to roofs and install flashing and spouts
• Make minor repairs on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
• Weld and braze metals by use of arc and acetylene welders
• Do related work as required

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools and processes involved in trades related to general building maintenance
• Working knowledge of the operation of mechanical equipment
• Working knowledge of the use of common tools and materials
• Ability to make varied repairs without supervision
• Ability to supervise a small group of helpers
• Ability to work from pencil sketches and diagrams
• Education: completion of ten school grades (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Experience: employment in building and plant maintenance work involving at least two of the building, electrical or mechanical trades (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Schedule

2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Days off: Saturday & Sunday.