DSHS FTAA Maintenance Mechanic 1
About The Position
The Maintenance Mechanic 1 joins the Maintenance and Operations Division team serving Eastern State Hospital and Lakeland Village. The position performs general maintenance, repair, remodeling, and construction using working knowledge of related trades, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, painting, and machinist work. Duties include inspecting, repairing, installing, and maintaining physical facilities and locks, as well as maintaining and repairing machinery and equipment. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 8:30 PM to 7:00 AM, working four 10-hour night shifts. Evening and night shifts include a shift differential in addition to standard compensation. Work performed on-site at this location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay.
Requirements
- High school graduation or GED.
- A valid state driver's license.
- Two years of general work experience in building and equipment maintenance, construction, or repair work.
Nice To Haves
- Experience driving and operating a variety of vehicles and equipment, such as trucks and vans.
- Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment for mechanical trades.
- Knowledge of and respect for safety precautions.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Basic computer skills.
- Understanding of the importance of record keeping.
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, plans, and sketches.
- Ability to estimate materials and personnel needed to complete a project.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a general repairer when a journey-level tradesperson is not immediately available.
- Carry out semi-skilled maintenance tasks requiring basic knowledge across multiple trades.
- Work independently on routine maintenance assignments or under the technical guidance of journey-level staff.
- Perform semi-skilled maintenance, repair, remodeling, alteration, and construction work on buildings, grounds, facilities, and equipment.
- Support journey-level trades workers in carpentry, plumbing, welding, metal fabrication, steam fitting, electrical, HVAC, mechanical, and machinist tasks.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment for minor repairs on fixtures, plumbing, heating, laundry, kitchen equipment, motors, and electrical appliances.
- Assist in fabricating equipment and materials in trade shops according to project specifications.
- Maintain, repair, and make small modifications to building plumbing systems, including sinks, faucets, toilets, water heaters, irrigation, and related pumping equipment.
- Maintain and repair low-voltage electrical systems and mechanical fixtures across HVAC, lighting, laundry, kitchen, grounds, and security systems.
- Follow required safety rules, procedures, and precautions during maintenance and MOD-related activities.
Benefits
- Shift differential for evening and night shifts.
- Potential additional 5% premium pay for eligible on-site work at this location at least three days a week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
