Building Mechanic

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Job Description

Repairs and maintains to ensure effective operation of buildings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monitors and/or maintains all building equipment:

• Checks system and subsystem for indication of problems

• Adjusts and/or repairs components to correct malfunction

• Orders and purchases necessary replacement parts in as required

• Notifies supervisor of an emergency and possible need for additional personnel to assist in repair work

Performs preventive maintenance and minor repair of auxiliary mechanical systems:

• Checks HVAC systems; checks specific operational factors such as supply; temperature and pressure of water, oil and machine components; performs preventive and minor maintenance repair of system as required such as cleaning screens, switching pump load to another pump when a pump breaks down; disassembles and checks parts of broken pumps; repairs, replaces, assembles repaired pump; checks other air conditioning sup-systems as required. Performs preventive maintenance on all District heavy equipment.

Performs periodic operational and maintenance checks and services on other building systems and equipment as necessary, to include checking post drains, gutter, down spouts.

Performs preventing maintenance on equipment.

Performs minor plumbing repairs; such as leaking faucets, plugged commodes, etc.

Performs minor electrical repairs, such as the following; replace switches, fixtures, and receptacles, trouble shoot electrical problems and reset breakers

and overloads.

Performs minor carpentry repairs such as tables, chairs, assemble or repair; adjust or replace door closures.

Performs minor painting touch-up such as repainting, touch-up scratched surfaces, etc.

Interfaces with technicians to overcome problems beyond the Building Mechanic's capacity or training.

Interfaces with special projects crew to assist in repairs as necessary.

Identifies roof leaks and conveys locations to Physical Plant Department.

Maintains his designated sites and playing fields. (mowing, herbicide spraying, minor pruning, stripping)

Perform other duties as assigned.

No supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision. Knowledge and observance of safety precautions.

Knowledge of pipe and pipe fittings to include types of materials and proper usage. Ability to properly use and care for job related tools.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid New Mexico or Texas Driver License

Supplemental Information

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders.

The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and truck more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Ability to properly use and care for job related tools and equipment.

Maintains emotional control under stress.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to work in adverse weather conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly works indoors and will work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment.

The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

We offer a complete benefits package through ALFAC, Allstate and NMPSIA to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, holidays, and general leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.