Maintenance Mechanic 2

Details•San Diego, CA

10d•$24 - $28

About The Position

Performs skilled maintenance mechanical duties necessary to maintain all building structures, equipment, and furnishings on any University property such as repairing/replace thermostats, clean and maintain space heaters, repair/replace window screens and latches. Make minor repairs to furniture. Performs semi-skilled maintenance to space heaters, water heaters and fan coil unit heaters, cooling and ventilation and refrigeration systems.

Requirements

Substantial knowledge in all of the functional areas.
Substantial skills at the skilled level in one of the functional areas.
Skilled in maintenance and repair procedures including preventative maintenance, break down repair, and troubleshooting.
Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools, typically used in the trade, in a safe manner.
Physical ability to perform indicated tasks.
Basic knowledge of applicable codes and regulations.
Ability to work well in teams or alone.
Basic ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and diagrams.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Must possess a valid California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of University systems and procedures.
Knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
Knowledge of operations and maintenance of space heaters.
Knowledge of sheet metal repair and fabrication.
Ability to work effectively in an environment subject to frequents change in priorities.
Ability to access input and retrieves information from a computer system for word processing, records retrieval and maintenance, research and communication purposes
Understands the importance of customer service and has the ability to follow-up as well as communicate to FM and the campus clients.

Responsibilities

Performs routine repairs on plumbing parts and fixtures.
Clear sinks, bathtubs, toilets, sewer and drain lines.
Performs relamping either on a trouble call referral basis or a part of a schedule program.
Submits reports, orally, or in writing of progress and status as necessary to ensure proper job accounting and to identify and resolve any problems encountered that may cause delays, shut-down, or damage.
Reads and interprets blue prints, specifications, shop drawings, schematics, manufacturer’s specification and other reference material to determine appropriate job requirements and procedures.
Maintains tools and equipment in good condition.
Continually expands knowledge of the trade through appropriate courses, seminars, publications, and contact with others in the trade.
Works in a neat and orderly manner.
Cleans up daily and at the end of a job.
Works from ladders and lifts as well as in confined spaces and crawl spaces both overhead and under floors.
Other duties as assigned.
Semi-skilled tasks as related to HVAC and refrigeration.
Consistently follows and enforces safety practices appropriate to building maintenance and complies with rules and regulations established by the University and governmental agencies
Maintains an awareness of the typical hazards of the work place as well as the special hazards that may be encountered at any University facility location such as biohazards, low-grade radiation and chemicals known to the State of California to cause, birth defects, or other reproductive harm
Follows established governmental (local, state and federal) procedures for dealing with special hazards; and promptly reports any unusual conditions to the supervisor.
Assist craft workers from other trades or shops when assigned.