IUOE Building Mechanic A

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

8d•$28 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Mechanic A repairs and maintains buildings, utility systems, mechanical equipment, machines, and facilities. The role performs a variety of building-trades services, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and related repairs. Work is performed under the general supervision of a departmental administrator, with delegation to appropriate supervisory personnel. The position has no formal supervisory responsibilities, though it may coordinate the work of lower-classified trades personnel or students. Typical work includes repairing moderately complex mechanical equipment; repairing certain electrical and plumbing lines, fixtures, and equipment; repairing or replacing building components; maintaining and balancing heating systems; responding to service requests and trouble calls; maintaining commonly used spare parts; working from blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, or verbal instructions; keeping work records and reports; following safety regulations; and maintaining tools, equipment, and a clean work area. Other duties requiring comparable skill and responsibility may be assigned. The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, on the University of Rochester evening shift. It is located at 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, New York. Compensation is listed as $27.56–$35.65, with individual pay determined under the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

High school diploma plus 2–4 years of experience in a mechanical/building trades or related environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and write English and make mathematical calculations.
Depending on the functional area, may require a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and the ability to operate vehicles safely, skillfully, and without trouble.

Responsibilities

Repair mechanical equipment by disassembling, replacing components, reassembling, and aligning and adjusting items to common tolerances.
Repair certain electrical and plumbing lines, fixtures, and equipment, including tracing and replacing defective lines and temporarily shutting down local or building services when necessary.
Repair or replace building components such as tile, doors, walls, windows, stairs, roofs, woodwork, and cabinets; may construct temporary partitions.
Maintain heating systems and balance systems using controls and valves.
Receive and respond to service requests and trouble calls.
Initiate requisitions for spare parts, supplies, and special services, and maintain a stock of commonly used spare parts.
Work from blueprints, sketches, wiring diagrams, and verbal instructions.
Keep records and prepare reports of daily work.
Comply with University and applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations.
Maintain a clean work area and keep tools and equipment in good working order.
Perform other duties requiring comparable skill and responsibility as directed.
May coordinate the efforts of lower-classified trades personnel or students.