Maintenance Repairman 2

Job Title:

Maintenance Repairman 2

Type of Employment:

Full Time

Bargaining Unit:

AFSCME

Position Classification:

Maintenance Repairman 2

Department:

Facilities Management

Job Summary / Basic Function:

This position is considered an essential personnel position.

• Employee will be responsible for performing skilled tasks in accordance with standard trades' practices. Work involves independent judgement and various degrees of specialization depending on location of assignment. Employees receive oral or written instructions, which are frequently accompanied by sketches and/or blueprints.
• Employees have knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved and the ability to detect defects in equipment and to make proper repairs or adjustments.
• Electrical
  • Work with 480 volts, single and three phase 208-277 volts, single and three phase, 120 volt and 24-volt control circuits in various types of equipment on campus.
  • Troubleshoot and repair various control circuits by means of wiring diagrams and the use of multi-meters.
  • Troubleshoot and repair electric heating elements and control components in electric boilers.
  • Repair and replace electrical contractors, solenoids, micro-switches, relays, coils and control wiring.
• Heating and Air Conditioning
  • Install gas and electrical furnaces, laying out ductwork, fabricating ductwork by means of metal working tools and machines such as brakes, shears, roll forming machines, tin snips and various other tools and hand tools.
  • Install window air conditioners in various buildings on campus, improvising when necessary to prepare windows to accommodate different types of air conditioners.
  • Install univents, laying out all plumbing, soldering or silver soldering such plumbing, wiring solenoids (electrical) and pipe air controls and thermostats.
• Welding
  • Make brackets for window air conditioners, fabricate various support brackets and frames with the use of arc welders and oxy-acetylene torch.
  • Fabricate, cut, and weld materials as needed.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Performs water treatment on cooling towers, add chemicals and tests water.
• Plumbing
  • Makes repairs and new installations on all service lines and plumbing fixtures on campus such as: sinks, commodes, urinals, showers, ad water fountains.
  • Install new drain lines.
  • Cut and thread pipe.
  • Soldering copper tubing.
• Carpentry
  • Inspect, repair or replace window hardware and locking mechanisms, window blinds and shades.
  • Inspect, repair or replace ceiling tile, floor tile, and window screens.
  • Inspect, repair, and re-paint walls and wall board.
• Requisitions supplies for maintenance repairs; maintains a daily report of tasks accomplished and parts/supplies used; maintains work locations in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Have the ability to assist other qualified tradesmen as needed.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Maintenance and testing of pools and spas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and practices used in at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades involved.
• Ability to care for and use the tools and equipment utilized in the trades involved.
• Ability to detect defects in equipment and to make proper repairs or adjustments.
• Ability to lead a small group of semi-skilled workers.
• Ability to interpret and work from pencil sketches and diagrams.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to operate and/or utilize basic lawn care and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects and to work under adverse weather conditions.

Minimum of Education / Training Required Education Summary:

Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1;
or
Four years of experience in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades;
or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Requires skills in repair and maintenance of commercial food service equipment.
• HVAC experience and EPA 608 is highly preferred.
• If the selected candidate does not have EPA 608 certification, they have one year to obtain from the date of hire.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work from ladders and ariel lift equipment as needed.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects as needed and to work under adverse weather conditions.

Work Location:

California campus

Work Hours:

Tues-Sat 3PM-11PM