BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This class involves a variety of building maintenance and repair tasks of a skilled nature. Employees in this class are required to work along various mechanical lines as the occasion demands. In this respect the class differs from such classes as Painter, Carpenter, Plumber, etc., which limit incumbents to a single trade. The duties of this class differ from Building Maintenance Assistant by reason of the more skilled nature of the work involved. Incumbents perform their duties with some latitude for independent planning and are responsible for laying out the working details. Supervision may be exercised over the work of semi-skilled workers and other maintenance or custodial personnel; does related work as required.

Supervises or performs repairs to plumbing, steam lines, electrical wiring, and equipment,

Installs shelving, storage cabinets and new hardware;

Does skilled painting work;

Oversees and takes part in ordinary building cleaning operations;

Oversees the operation of a central heating and air conditioning system including air condition chillers, air handling units and hot water boiler;

Makes inspection of property to ascertain repair needs;

Estimates material required for repairs;

Keeps daily time and material records;

Supervises and participates in a general grounds maintenance program;

May operate an energy management system including a host computer, building management

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough knowledge of the practices, processes, materials and tools of the principal trade in which the experience has been gained; working knowledge of one or more additional trades; good knowledge of modern buildings and grounds maintenance and repair

practices; familiarity with the operation and maintenance of high pressure heating systems and air conditioning systems; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to understand oral and written directions; mechanical aptitude; dependability; thoroughness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of experience as a journeyman in one of the recognized skilled trades or four years of experience in either general building construction or building trades work in one or more of the standard trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT: Possession of a valid New York State Operator's license at the time of appointment, and maintenance of such license throughout the tenure of employment in the position.

REVISED: JULY 19, 1995

CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE