Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic           DATE:  

DEPT/NO:  Maintenance/25                                  INCUMBENT:

JOB LEVEL:                                                           REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager  

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the assigned supervisor, tends operates and maintains automatics and semi-automatic utilities equipment, such as boilers, air conditioning units, pumps, water heaters, vacuum pumps, etc., in addition to performing regular maintenance duties and making semi-complex and complex repairs and installations.

Duties require the application of a good degree of mechanical, pipefitting, lubricating and utility maintenance skills; moderate degrees of welding and painting skills; and limited degrees of carpentry and electrical skills.  In addition, duties require possession of Black Seal Firemen’s license and required training in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.  

Operates efficiently and keeps in good operating condition shop equipment and hand tools used as, drill presses, grinders, etc., and all other equipment and hand tools used in Maintenance operations.  

Adhere to schedule, but at times deviates from same to meet emergency assignments.  Complete job and material reports and other related records as needed. As needed, directs the activities of and gives advice to janitors and service men when any are assigned as assistants.  As required, fill in on lesser skilled jobs.  Will have the responsibility for keeping all equipment, and work areas clean and orderly.  Does any other work of a similar nature that is assigned.

Major Responsibilities & Duties

Utilities Operation and Maintenance:

• Reports directly to the Maintenance Manager
• Follows checklist covering normal tour of duty, but deviates from or rearranges routine, depending upon conditions and shifts
• As required, starts and/or checks operation of equipment in Boiler Room, such as low-pressure boilers, pumps, air conditioning compressors, air compressors, etc., and makes necessary operational adjustments
• Records meter and gauge readings as specified and checks and records quantities of material and supplies, such as fuel oil, gas, Freon gas, chemicals, etc.
• Investigates any malfunctioning of assigned equipment and reports same to supervisor or authorized individual
• Makes repairs as directed
• Test boiler feed water for hardness, etc. and adjusts treatment as required Regenerates softener as scheduled or needed
• Tours entire plant to check the operation of thermostats, radiators, exhaust fans, air conditioning units, etc.  Opens closes or adjusts valves, switches, etc, to secure or maintain desired temperatures in each are
• As required, checks operation of water pumps performs P.M. and adjusts pressure controls as needed
• Cleans and polishes equipment and maintains assigned areas in neat and orderly condition
• Notifies supervision of need for specialized maintenance on assigned utility equipment
• Ensures a healthy work environment by maintaining all safety regulations and Good Manufacturing Practices
• Participate in all training required and assigned to maintain skill set
• All related duties and responsibilities assigned by Manager

Mechanical:

• As requested and as the result of inspection tours, checks machines and equipment to see if they are operating efficiently
• When machines or equipment are not functioning properly, diagnoses the cause by observation, sound or other methods based on mechanical knowledge and determines what repairs or adjustments are needed
• Adjusts or changes settings of semi-complex and complex machines or assemblies involving simple or intricate adjustments
• As needed, repairs machines by replacing such parts as gears, discs, cams, belts, chains, studs, guides, shafts, bushings, etc.
• Makes test run and final adjustments
• Partially or completely dismantles equipment to make repairs and/or adjustments and reassembles equipment

Pipefitting:

• Lies out and installs piping with valves, tees, nipples, drains, etc.
• Measures, cuts and threads pipe as needed.
• Measures, cuts, bends and sweat couples copper tubing.
• Connects pneumatic control instruments and adjusts control valves.
• Packs valves, replaces gaskets, floats, washers, etc.
• Diagnoses cause of trouble and make necessary repairs, adjustments, or replacements to pipelines, valves, sprinkler heads, toilets, fountains, fluid or gas lines, etc.
• Estimates other than stock items needed and orders same through supervisors.

Lubricating:

• Lubricates the moving parts and wearing surfaces of all assigned machines, mechanical equipment, motors, etc., and regulates the quantity to be used. Removes excess grease and foreign matter.
• Uses specified lubricants.
• Follows scheduled and deviates from same when necessary.
• Notes any obvious equipment defects and notifies supervisor of same

Utility Maintenance:

• Lies out and performs general masonry work, such as, building forms and the mixing and pouring of concrete for pedestals, footings, etc.
• Digs trenches and lay tile pipe, etc.
• Perform miscellaneous grounds maintenance work.
• Makes minor floor and roof repairs.

Carpentry:

• Makes and/or repairs benches, platforms, closets, partitions, shelves, bins, racks, etc.
• Adjusts doors, and replaces locks and hinges.

Welding:

• Regulates the flow of gas to control flame or current for proper temperature.
• Performs routine welding duties involving broken or cracked parts or in the erecting and welding of small stands, etc.

 Skills:

• Know how to check, adjust, clean, and lubricate assigned equipment
• Know how to tend and operate boilers and make water tests
• Know how to diagnose cause of trouble in all equipment, dismantle and repair same
• Knowledge of plant layout
• Know how to make plumbing and pipefitting repairs and modification

Physical and Working Conditions Required:

• Will be required to stand, walk, bend, climb, lift, and carry
• Will be required to work indoors and outdoors
• Must have good sight, touch, and hearing
• Must have good manual dexterity
• Must know how to operate hand and power tools common to the trade
• Must be able to work under natural and artificial light

Education:

• High School Graduate
• Black Seal Boiler License