General Mechanic

Location: Whitestone

Duties description under general supervision, a general mechanic performs journey-level work at a skilled and semiskilled 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
frequently 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 such specialties as carpentry,
roofing, and locksmith skills; while the mechanical trades include such
specialties 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. However,
general mechanics have one responsibility in common, that of performing a
variety of skilled and semiskilled 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 are met.

• knowledge of general shop and trades equipment and machinery.

• assist with determining facility and grounds maintenance needs and
make recommendations for repair/correction/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 jobsite 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 of the distribution of tools and equipment and maintain such 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 semiskilled 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/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 maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, mowing lawns, maintaining roads and sidewalks, snow and ice removal, collection/pick-up of trash and other obstructions from in and around the building and surrounding areas.

• when applicable, will assist with non-military use program (nmu) requirements.

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