Maintenance Mechanic, General

The General Maintenance Mechanic will repair and maintain buildings and mechanical equipment by performing the following duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Note: Degrees and hours must be from a college accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency such as SACSCOC. *

• Two years general maintenance or construction experience.

• Valid Driver's License with a driving record in good standing.

• Have knowledge of basic tools and maintenance procedures.

Preferred Qualifications Essential Duties

• Handle all moves, office furniture, shop equipment, construction material, etc.

• Do small construction projects such as office additions and remodel projects, including metal sub-framing and sheetrock work.

• Perform assigned general maintenance work orders.

• Make basic repairs to buildings, grounds and equipment as needed.

• Assist the other general maintenance mechanic and other trades as needed.

• Operate forklift when necessary, with training.

• Keep van and tools serviced as needed.

• Will be on call for emergency issues.

• Clear ice and snow from sidewalks, driveways and parking lots.

• Complete other duties as assigned

Physical 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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee will regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear.

• The employee may frequently stand, walk, and sit.

• The employee may occasionally reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.

• The employee frequently works in high, precarious places.

• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.