TEST SBMaintenance Mechanic III

Duties

• Receives work assignments, work orders, and instructions from the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Study and interpret construction; mechanical or electrical blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings or sketches to construct new facilities; to install new equipment or troubleshoot mechanical or electrical problems; plans and determines working procedures and tool and materials requirements.
• Correct defective mechanical devices and other equipment by disassembling, installing new parts, welding or refitting; adjusts and maintains mechanical equipment.
• Install air, water, gas and refrigerant lines; repairs and maintains plumbing.
• Repair and maintain temperature control systems.
• Repair and maintain plumbing.
• Repair and maintain all college HVAC systems.
• Repair and maintain AC & DC electrical systems.
• Repair and maintain electronic equipment and systems.
• Operate and program the building automation system.
• Regularly inspect mechanical, electrical and HVAC equipment.
• May be responsible for the maintenance of the college’s swimming pool if certified as an Illinois Swimming Pool Operator.
• Assist in job training for designated maintenance staff.
• Clean boilers, add chemicals to boiler water, cooling towers and close water system. Makes chemical tests as required and keeps boiler house log.
• Responsible for housekeeping in his/her work area and work sites.

Qualifications

• The Maintenance Mechanic III must have the ability to read and comprehend blueprints and written instructions;
• ability to communicate effectively and respond to college personnel;
• basic computational skills;
• ability to work independently and exercise good judgment;
• demonstrate required knowledge of test equipment, shop machinery and hand tools to perform diverse repair operations;
• demonstrate knowledge of heating and cooling systems in order to troubleshoot and make extensive repairs;
• demonstrate knowledge of building automation systems including basic programming and ability to make modifications of the systems;
• possess a positive and service oriented attitude.