Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

Position Type Regular Part-Time (Up to 29 hours per week)

Hiring Location

Hiring Location Owens Campus-Georgetown, DE

Contact Phone Number

Contact Phone Number

Contact Email Address

Contact Email Address owens-jobs

Work Location

Work Location Owens Campus-Georgetown, DE

Position Specific Details

Salary $20.59/hour

Classification Information

Classification Title

Classification Title Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I

Job Code

Job Code 7042 (FT), 7542 (PT)

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Position Pay Grade

Position Pay Grade B/C 10

Position Type

Summary Statement

Under general direction, an incumbent performs building maintenance and repair work to include a variety of areas such as heating, ventilation and air conditioning ( HVAC ); carpentry; plumbing, electrical, etc.

Nature and Scope

The incumbent reports to a technical or administrative supervisor and is responsible for carrying out assignments of a diverse and complex nature. A class incumbent is involved in maintaining schedules in areas such as fixtures, appurtenances, water treatment and sewage systems, electrical systems, HVAC , heavy duty structural and mechanical equipment repair, and/or renovation or restoration of buildings. Concurrently, an incumbent may design layouts, read and revise blueprints or sketches/plans, renovate structures, furniture and equipment to meet specific needs, and recommends referral of jobs beyond capacity limits to Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II’s or to private contractors.

• Identifies and corrects building and equipment problems by performing carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and/or HVAC work to maintain buildings and equipment in safe condition and prevent failures that would cause reduction in service using hand, power and specialty tools. Adjusts and calibrates thermostats, HVAC controls and building energy management systems to maintain a comfortable temperature for employees and proper equipment operation.
• Repairs, modifies, constructs, fabricates, installs and maintains building structures and equipment, (e.g. roofs, floors, walls, ceilings, foundations, generators, HVAC equipment, compressors, etc.) to provide safe conditions for employees using various hand and power tools (e.g. roto rooter, snakes, welders, oxygen/acetylene torches, volt/ohm meters, ladders, etc.).
• Replaces or updates inoperable building systems (e.g. motors, belts, pumps, window glass, sinks, doors, smoke alarms, cabinets, shelves, tile, light fixtures, filter systems, patios, etc.) to provide a safe, comfortable working environment for employees and a safe, comfortable educational environment for students. Uses various tools and materials (e.g. welding equipment, ladders, power saws, hammers, drills, etc.).
• Inspects facilities equipment (e.g. generators, compressors, etc.); systems (e.g. electrical, plumbing, power sources, etc.); and work of vendors to determine condition of facilities, safe operation of equipment, quality and safety of work, and scheduled maintenance using hand, power, and specialty tools.
• Repairs, replaces or installs plumbing systems and components (e.g. water, sewer and drain lines, valves, faucets, etc.) in buildings and structures by using appropriate materials and tools (e.g. various types of piping, fittings, valves, tanks, pipe wrenches, cutters, adhesives, etc.).
• Orders and stocks building supplies, materials and parts (e.g. evaporative motors, belts, hardware, paints, cooler pumps, bearings, fans, tools, plumbing parts, etc.) to replace materials consumed and assure their availability for assigned projects, scheduled maintenance, and emergency responses by contacting state vendors.
• Communicates orally and in writing to notify supervisor of conditions of buildings and equipment and scheduling dates for repairs using a computer and telephone.
• Removes, relocates, repairs, installs and tests electrical equipment (e.g. switches, wiring, receptacle lights, circuits, etc.) to maintain electrical power in buildings and structures, detect shorts and defective connections, and restores operation of non-functioning equipment using various hand, power and specialty tools, computers, blueprints and materials.
• Recommends building modifications to improve or alter existing facilities by inspecting and evaluating conditions, recommending appropriate changes and providing the supervisor with a report of alternatives to meet standards and building codes.
• Removes drain blockages to restroom/kitchen facilities to restore the flow and drainage of waste water and products using appropriate tools and materials (e.g. hand, electrical and sewer snakes, plunger, caustic chemicals and acids, etc.).
• Installs, repairs and maintains wood and metal windows, doors, locks and closures using various hand, power and specialty tools to ensure proper operation and security of the facilities. Responds to emergency calls when needed for assigned work area to perform emergency building or equipment repairs.
• Hangs, patches, textures and paints sheetrock and…