Building Maintenance Mechanic III

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This is highly skilled and lead work involving the maintenance and repair of city buildings and other facilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of a designated supervisor. The employee is expected to give guidance and direction to less experienced or seasonal employees and may serve as a crew leader on special projects.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment; calibrates and adjusts equipment and assures proper functioning.
• Performs rough and finished carpentry work, such as installing paneling, cabinets, drywall, flooring, framing, and shelves in public buildings and facilities.
• Repairs and replaces roofs, repairs and fabricates ventilation ducts, gutters, and spouts.
• Repairs and replaces doors, windows, walls, ceilings, floors and performs locksmith duties.
• Builds forms, pours and finishes concrete; repairs concrete structures; lays bricks and makes repairs to brick walls.
• Performs plumbing work; repairs faucets, commodes, water heaters and valves; maintains and repairs sprinkling systems and equipment related to swimming pools and splash pads.
• Prepares and paints walls, floors, ceilings; builds shelves, bulletin boards, display cases and the like; repairs desks, tables, chairs, other furniture, and machinery.
• Operates a variety of standard power tools and equipment in grounds and building maintenance and repair activities on a regular basis.
• Performs preventive maintenance on buildings, appliances, plumbing and electrical fixtures.
• Maintains records and logs, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma (or GED equivalent)
• Five (5) years of experience in a variety of trades or construction work OR any combination of equivalent training and experience.

• Michigan driver’s license
• Experience or licensure in Heating Service and Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Servicing

Additional Postings available from City of Grand Rapids