Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II

Las Vegas Valley Water District•Carleton Place, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of building trades tasks in the construction, alteration, maintenance and repair of District buildings and facilities; and performs related duties as assigned. The candidate hired will be required to pass a drug screening, background check, and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation. Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years comprehensive HVAC experience and knowledge as it relates to controls, troubleshooting and repair, industrial and commercial HVAC, and 5- to 30-ton packaged, split, and heat pump units.
Competent knowledge of electrical, evaporative coolers, and industrial facilities.
Competent computer skills including the knowledge of building management systems (e.g, Webcontrol) as well as the use of Enterprise Management Systems (e.g., Maximo, Avantis).
Ability to operate heavy equipment.
Organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills necessary to manage workload efficiently and work independently as well as in a team.
EPA Freon Recovery and Reclamation Certification required.
Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in rough and finish carpentry, cabinetry and wood finishing.
Knowledge of principles, methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction and/or mechanical electrical trades.
Knowledge of shop mathematics.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of water and wastewater supply and drainage plumbing using galvanized, copper, and PVC pipe, including HVAC maintenance.
Knowledge of methods and materials used in concrete work, surface patching, and brick and masonry repair.
Knowledge of surface preparation and application of paints appropriate to different internal and external surfaces.
Knowledge of operation and maintenance of a wide variety of hand, power and shop tools and equipment common to the fields of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and related building trades.
Knowledge of safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative without close supervision.
A valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.
Some positions may require a Nevada commercial driver’s license, Class A, or the ability to obtain one within six months of date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I may be considered for advancement to Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II after demonstrating proficiency to perform the full range of duties of the latter class.
Proficiency criteria and the process for demonstrating performance at the levels established in the criteria are established jointly by hiring authorities and the Director, Human Resources and are described in a separate document.
Typically, a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic I is expected to be capable of meeting the proficiency criteria within a 6–24 month period, depending on an individual’s prior experience and progression in performing the full range of Facilities Maintenance Mechanic II duties as described in the established performance criteria.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of building trades tasks in the construction, alteration, maintenance and repair of District buildings and facilities.
Performs preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.
Operates and maintains specialized tools used in HVAC, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and related building trades.
Measures and calculates angles, lengths and volumes.
Designs, lays out and prepares sketches for building and related construction jobs.
Estimates necessary materials and equipment to complete assignments.
Prepares basic records and reports.
Reads and interprets manuals, specifications, drawings and blueprints.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.