As Building Maintenance Mechanic I, the incumbent works under the guidance of the supervisor and/or work leader. The supervisor assigns work orally or through work orders, building plans, and blueprints. Minimum direct supervision is received and the incumbent determines the extent of repairs, modifications, and installations needed and exercises judgment in selecting the methods, techniques, and procedures to use in completing assignments. The incumbent makes complete and difficult determinations of materials and methods to be employed. The incumbent tests and makes needed adjustments to work. The supervisor or higher level mechanic gives advice on unusual problems. A high degree of precision is required in all areas of work. Guides for proper completion of assignments include work orders, oral instructions, blueprints, sketches, specifications, and accepted trade practices and standards. Work is checked upon completion to see that it meets accepted trade standards and is completed in a timely manner.
- RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts daily inspections of mechanical space and makes or recommends adjustments and repairs of assigned HVAC and other environmental systems; tests safety devices, checks controls, cooling coils, pumps, compressors, filters, and other related devices.
- Plans, schedules work activities, and recommend the number and type of staff, equipment, and material requirements and the work methods to be used on a project.
- Logs all incoming calls pertaining to temperature, lighting, vertical transport equipment, and other building equipment and immediately forwards to the appropriate persons for resolution. Cordially and professionally receives client’s requests for temperature and lighting adjustments.
- Investigates and resolves service requests/ complaints generated from the building occupants/ management/ general public to ensure that valid and appropriate actions are taken to correct the problem.
- Performs preventative maintenance/ repair on assigned HVAC and other environmental.
- Systems in order to ensure proper building operation according to facility policies and manufacture’s plans and specifications.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and retrievable records of time, equipment, and parts used, and other pertinent information on a daily basis.
- Confers/ coordinates with supervisors, engineers, contractors, inspectors to explain, clarify, and resolve actual/ potential problems relative to heating and cooling systems.
- Monitors Building Automation and Fire Emergency Systems, noting current status, identifying potential problems and advising supervisor of concerns in order to implement corrective action.
- Performs a variety of related tasks and duties as assigned.
- QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year experience working in the building trade industry
- Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
