(NGIS NNSY PORTSMOUTH) MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

NEXCOM•Portsmouth, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs journeyman level maintenance-related tasks requiring the use of skills associated with a variety of trades. Performs work in at least three of the following trades in the maintenance and repair of buildings and related fixtures: Plumbing, Washer/Dryer repair, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Electrical, Carpentry, and Painting. Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks involving standard methods related to the operation and maintenance of physical plant facilities. Maintains work order log and follow up as required. Reports status to supervisor. Logs trouble calls with contractors as appropriate. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

One year of experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of general maintenance practices involving the upkeep of buildings, grounds, fixtures, equipment, etc.
Three years of general maintenance work in involving variety of trade practices associated with such occupations as air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, masonry and painting, etc.
Knowledge of safety and environmental rules and regulations, concerning procedures, tools, mechanical and electrified equipment, chemicals and basic safe work practices.

Nice To Haves

A recognized professional certification or license in one trade - plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry or painting trade is preferred.

Responsibilities

Makes plumbing repairs to sinks, faucets, commodes, tanks, urinals, P-traps, shut-off valves, washing machines and water supply. Installs water heaters, garbage disposals, faucets and sinks. Installs, modifies, and repairs new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment, water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers. Works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall, and proper operation of systems and equipment. Installs, modifies, and repairs systems by locating and tapping main lines, setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper level and slope, and determining and installing valves, traps, and unions needed for proper operation of systems.
Performs routine maintenance on washers and dryers to include cleaning lint ducts and vents, replacing hoses and fittings as required, and referring more complex problems to supervisor for action.
Recognizes cause of faulty HVAC equipment and makes repairs on a variety of units. Installs equipment, recognizes the causes of faulty equipment, and makes repairs on a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems. Mechanics work from oral instructions, blueprints, and work orders. They trace and locate defects to determine the type and extent of repair needed and they plan the work, select the proper tools and testing devices and accomplish repairs according to accepted trade practices.
Repairs electrical systems by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering and insulating defective wiring, controls, equipment, and fixtures such as broken and bare wiring, burned out switches, and relays, loose connections and fittings, damaged light fixtures, and poorly operating thermostats. Replaces fluorescent and incandescent ballasts, bulbs and tubes. May install or repair electrical systems incidental to the construction or maintenance of facilities. Receives work orders, oral instructions, and wiring diagrams. They locate broken, worn, damaged, or poorly operating wiring, fixtures, controls, and equipment through visual check or through use of a small variety of test equipment. They complete needed repairs to installed systems, and rearrange and hook up items such as outlets, switches, light fixtures, regulators, and circuit breakers.
Uses skilled techniques to construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness. Constructs and repairs a wide variety of structural items such as building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, staircases, door and window frames, interior and exterior trim, and miscellaneous items such as workbenches, counter tops, bookcases, equipment, cabinets, computer consoles, and items requiring limited decorative trim and molding. Sets up and operates a wide variety of wood working machines and tools. Assembles items with a variety of joining techniques such as miters, rabbets, dado, biscuit, and uses glues and adhesives to secure wood pieces, veneers, and counter tops. Uses wood, metal and various composite materials when installing or replacing interior partitions, flooring panels, suspended ceilings, counter tops, and moldings. Interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications independently, and determine the layout and work sequences and types of lumber or special related materials. Plans and carries out projects from initial layout to completion.
Coating work is accomplished by any of the accepted methods of the trade including special finishing techniques such as marbling and graining, by using coating materials that are prepared in special as well as common ways, and by applying coating techniques that ensure surfaces have a smooth textured and decorative appearance and meet thickness and level requirements. Determines the methods, techniques, devices, and materials that are best suited to the surface finish required. Prepares surfaces by methods such as smoothing with pumice and rotten stone, filling, shaping, and leveling with metal and synthetic resins, and mixing and applying pre-coating agents. Prepares coating materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending and mixing in various additives. Applies coating materials with any of the accepted trade devices including those designed to give special effects. Ensures the coating finish meets match, texture, decorative, thickness, and level requirements.
Maintains work order log and follow up as required.
Reports status to supervisor.
Logs trouble calls with contractors as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as assigned.