General Mechanic

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$50,425.00/yr - $50,425.00/yr

Under general supervision, a General Mechanic performs journey-level work at a skilled and semi-skilled level in a combination of trades in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment. A General Mechanic may also perform journey-level work in a specific trade with additional qualifications and certification requirements as noted in a job announcement. Incumbents often supervise others in maintenance, repair, installation and construction activities.

Incumbents of this position are considered essential personnel.

The General Mechanic is expected to have knowledge and skills in a wide array of facilities operations and motor equipment, electrical, building and mechanical trades. Building trades include specialties such as carpentry, roofing and locksmith skills; mechanical trades include specialties such as the maintenance and repair of plumbing, heating, ventilation, air‑conditioning and refrigeration systems.

The position performs responsibilities in accordance with all statutory, agency and labor contract requirements and where applicable, in accordance with National Guard Bureau (NGB) standards, specifically those requirements of the Master Cooperative Agreement between NGB and DMNA – current and as amended for all. The position may report to state and/or federal supervisory personnel.

The services performed by General Mechanics vary from position to position so that the listing of specific activities and tasks is impracticable. General Mechanics have one responsibility in common, that of performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, installation and construction tasks in the mechanical, building, motor equipment and electrical trades.

Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work from verbal or written descriptions or from drawings or sketches to design, plan, layout and complete a variety of general trades projects.
• Monitors and inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with relevant guidelines, codes and regulations, proper use of materials and equipment, and adherence to schedules.
• Knowledge of general shop and trades equipment and machinery.
• Assist with determining facility and grounds maintenance needs and make recommendations for repair, correction or resolution.
• May draw rough sketches or prepare plans to scale from verbal or written instructions to accomplish a project.
• Review in‑house work requests, and visit job sites to determine materials needed to complete projects.
• May conduct inspections of the facility to determine maintenance needs and recommend priorities for repair based on the nature of the maintenance problem.
• Provides supervisor with recommendations for the type, quantity and quality of materials needed to accomplish a project.
• Provides verbal instruction and/or demonstrates proper trade techniques and the proper use of tools and equipment.
• May be required to complete Purchase Order (PO) and Purchase Requisition documentation.
• As required, assembles materials, tools and equipment needed.
• May track inventory and control distribution of tools and equipment and maintain said equipment.
• May perform supervisory duties at assigned facility/s and may fill in for supervisor during absences.
• Assists in the preparation and provides input for the written performance evaluations of subordinate employees.
• May perform routine semi‑skilled maintenance and repair in other trades as trained and required such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and masonry.
• Works independently with minimal supervision or with other individuals in a project or team setting in accordance with supervisory guidance and direction.
• Will assist with repairs and upkeep of facility structures and building systems from foundation to roof; interior and exterior.
• Perform general grounds…