Maintenance Mechanic I

General Description:

This is a general classification for skilled and semiskilled level maintenance employees.  Personnel in this classification should have the ability to be certified in one or more of the trade classifications but will perform a wide range of maintenance related tasks outside their primary area of certification.  The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible to dress for the weather.
 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires high school graduation or GED equivalent. Three years working experience in housing maintenance. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
 

Special Certifications and Licenses:

A valid Driver’s License is required. Must be bondable. Ability to obtain EPA Certification for the proper handling of refrigerants and other chemicals withing 12 months of hire.
 

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, tools and materials used in one or more building trades (i.e. carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, heating or electrical trades).
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to building maintenance work.
• Skilled in the use and care of common hand tools required in building and equipment maintenance and construction work.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repairs in one or more trades.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring moderately heavy manual work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, tenants and the general public.
• Ability to assign duties and supervise subordinate employees if necessary.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and building specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret utility meters.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency situations or tight deadlines.
• Ability to maintain positive customer-focused relationships with co-workers, supervisors, agencies, the general public, and all other internal and external customers. Personally demonstrates appropriate customer service skills.
• Work is performed onsite. The incumbent must be present at work to perform the essential functions of this job.
   

Essential Job Functions:

1. Must practice safety precautions and be safety conscious at all times.
2. Performs required planned and corrective (repair) maintenance to building surfaces, fixtures, systems and equipment.
3. Performs equipment planned maintenance tasks such as: checking for proper equipment operation; lubricating bearings, changing air filters, and changing heat exchanger and condenser coils.
4. Performs electrical and plumbing systems planned maintenance tasks such as: inspecting plumbing fixtures for leaks and repairs, checking drain lines to insure they are free of obstruction, checking appliances for proper operation, testing light switches and electrical outlets and conducting ground fault detection tests, as well as panel boxes and meters.
5. Performs such mechanical tasks as repairing and/or replacing space temperature and HVAC equipment controls.
6. Performs such carpentry work as: hanging doors and installing windows, replacing/repairing door and window hardware, reglazing windows, installing and/or repairing cabinets and handrails; repairing roofs, gutters and downspouts; replacing floor tiles and repairing carpet; and patching plaster walls and ceilings.
7. Performs such masonry work as: patching cracked concrete, replacing broken masonry brick and ceramic tiles, regrouting ceramic tile and sealing concrete and exterior brick walls.
8. Performs such plastering and sheetrock repair as: mixing plaster and drywall mud, removing old plaster and lathe; installing lathe, ground coat and white coat; installing and repairing drywall; bends and feathers edges to match surrounding surfaces.
9. Performs such painting tasks as: preparing surfaces for painting by patching plaster holes, sanding, scraping or masking; painting with brushes, rollers or sprayers; performing touch-up painting after work in an area; spot painting metal surfaces for corrosion control, etc.
10. Performs such plumbing tasks as: repairing faucet washers, seats, stems, spigots and hardware; resetting commodes, tubs and sinks; repairing water leaks, replacing and/or repairing flush valves or flush tank hardware; and clearing clogged drains and soil lines.
11. Prepares monthly, annual, and other periodic reports required by HUD and the Housing Authority.
12. Performs all other duties as may be required to meet organizational needs.
     

This Notice is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the job. This is intended only to describe the general nature of the job. A more comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and essential job functions is available on the job description. The City of Rock Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, political affiliation, disability, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), or age.