HIGHLIGHTS

This position will perform a variety of skilled and semiskilled journey level maintenance, repair, installation and construction tasks in the mechanical, building and electrical trades within a particular zone or group of buildings. Incumbent will have a working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the craft or crafts to which they are assigned. Incumbents frequently plan and lay out construction, repair and maintenance projects, use hand tools, portable power tools, shop equipment and measuring equipment appropriate for the crafts to which assigned.

DIVISION OPERATING NEEDS:

Experience in welding and metal fabrication under a skilled-journey level position which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Working knowledge of various welding and fabrication techniques, tools, equipment and machinery of the welding and fabrication trades. Semi-skilled in additional trades preferred. Candidates should have the ability to assimilate and apply working knowledge of applicable standards and codes to the position, i.e., plumbing and electrical code and building control regulation. Incumbent will be expected to effect minor repairs in a variety of areas outside of their primary trade during the course of their work. This may include items such as repair of ceilings, doors, door hardware, etc. Additionally, candidates should be able to demonstrate: the ability to plan and lay out work and diagnose problems; working knowledge of the methods, material, tools and equipment used; and ability to read and interpret plans, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications. Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, be able to understand and follow instructions, and read, write and communicate verbally. Candidate must provide a record of dependability and past work performance. Candidates must possess computer skills adequate to work with computerized maintenance management systems and other computerized applications as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled journey level position which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprentice training in a trade or training gained by the completion of technical courses in a trade at a school or institute may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis.

This position is supervised by the Associate Director in Facilities Services.

This position has immediate oversight of employees while performing the same or directly related work most of the time as those led.

Function 1: Attend to requests

-Plan, diagnose problems and lay out solutions to ensure campus runs smoothly
-Read and interpret plans, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications
-Accurately record requests in the computer system

Function 2: Communication

-Carry out written and oral directives from supervisors, coworkers and campus members

Function 3: Code and facility regulation

-Perform all duties in compliance with code and facility regulations

Function 4: Supervision

-As assigned incumbent will supervise and/or train others in performing same or directly related work