Maintenance Mechanic III - Campus Services (Morning Shift)

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The Maintenance Mechanics maintains the safe operation and maintenance of building facilities, electrical, and mechanical systems and plumbing.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all responsibilities of the Maintenance Mechanic II role:
  • Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, schematics and written technical documents of general machineries to locate area of trouble and complete repairs accurately.
  • Repairs and adjusts doors, windows, closures, panic devices and locks.
  • Patches holes, installs escutcheons, repairs ceiling and floor tile as needed to maintain building appearance.
  • Makes minor masonry and wood repairs.
  • Installs pictures, coat hooks, other wall hung furnishings, and equipment as requested.
  • Responsible for operating and maintaining specific equipment, conducting surveys and inventories, performing preventive maintenance activities, responding to customer complaints, and repairing equipment.
  • May perform daily chemical tests on water systems and adjust chemical mixtures and feed rates.
  • Is responsible for conducting surveys and inventories of buildings and equipment.
  • Enters data into computer systems and databases.
  • Maintains records and files; interprets applicable regulations and filing and auditing policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Ensures compliance with applicable regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Practices all applicable safety regulations and uses personal protective equipment as required.
  • Responds to customer requests and complaints in a timely and appropriate manner; identifies and records need or problem and determines best approach to resolve situation following departmental guidelines.
• In addition to Mechanic II responsibilities, participates in the onboarding and training of all staff.
• Provides guidance to staff to ensure work orders are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assigns and schedules work.
• Operates and maintains building facilities, systems and equipment related to plumbing, electricity, HVAC, and steam control.
• Operates and maintains building equipment and systems such as vacuum systems, control air systems, building air systems, emergency generators, electrical distribution systems, liquid pumping systems, steam, air handling systems, hot/cold water systems and natural gas and fuel oil systems.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma and three years of experience in building maintenance, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Working knowledge of commercial HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, and general carpentry.
• Working knowledge of computer or mobile applications.
• Ability to conduct hands-on training for others.
• Positions in this classification may require a valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
• Some positions within this classification may require the ability to lift 50 pounds and to bend, stoop, twist, climb a ladder, and walk for distances up to one mile.

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