Building Maint Mechanic 3

City of ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN
$23 - $28Onsite

About The Position

The Building Maintenance Mechanic 3 is the third level of a three-level building maintenance series. This role involves inspecting equipment to identify hazards and malfunctions, performing electrical and plumbing maintenance, conducting HVAC maintenance, and operating various tools and equipment. The position requires adherence to safety regulations, maintaining professional relationships, meeting attendance expectations, and potentially participating in on-call rotations. Responsibilities also include installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, coordinating maintenance requests, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining accurate records. The role may also involve assisting with additional duties as assigned, such as snow removal, and providing training to lower-level staff.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED with a minimum of five (5) years of experience repairing or installing electronic equipment and related systems, or experience as a Journeyman Electrician, Plumber, or HVAC technician; or any combination of equivalent experience and education.
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Tennessee Electrical License or a City of Chattanooga Journeyman’s License in plumbing, HVAC, or another applicable trade.
  • Knowledge of building maintenance principles and practices associated with electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems; carpentry principles and practices; applicable tools and equipment used in building trades; painting principles, practices, and techniques; and welding techniques.
  • Skill in prioritizing and assigning work; training subordinate staff on work methods and procedures; installing, troubleshooting and repairing electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems; welding; performing carpentry; painting; operating applicable tools and equipment of the trade; communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect equipment to identify hazards, malfunctions, and the need for repair or replacement of electrical and mechanical components.
  • Read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics; create sketches to clarify design specifications when needed.
  • Recommend modifications to circuitry to improve efficiency, simplify assembly, and enhance maintenance processes.
  • Perform electrical and plumbing maintenance, including installing fixtures, repairing water heaters, and clearing drainage and sewer lines.
  • Conduct HVAC maintenance, including troubleshooting boilers and chillers, replacing filters and belts, and repairing motors.
  • Operate a variety of tools and equipment, including hand and power tools, lathes, diagnostic instruments, and scissor lifts.
  • Comply with all OSHA, State, and City of Chattanooga safety regulations, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and respirators.
  • Maintain professional and cooperative relationships with staff, vendors, and the public.
  • Meet attendance expectations and participate in on-call rotations as required.
  • Provide training, guidance, and support to lower-level staff as needed.
  • Install, maintain, and repair HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
  • Coordinate and respond to routine and emergency maintenance requests.
  • Perform preventative and corrective maintenance tasks, including basic carpentry and field inspections.
  • Ensure compliance with departmental, State, and Federal safety standards and regulations.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities.
  • Assist with additional duties as assigned, including tasks such as snow removal.
  • Meet regular attendance requirements.
  • Maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.
  • Accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Robust pay scales
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible scheduling where possible
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Wellness programs
  • Centralized health clinic and pharmacy for all City employees
  • Focus on professional development
  • Upward mobility within the organization
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