BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC III1
MIRACOSTA COLLEGE
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
(E) = Essential job function9/1/09
BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC III1
CLASS TITLE:BUILDING MAINTENANCE MECHANIC III
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor, perform a variety of skilled general building and equipment maintenance work related to electrical, plumbing, HVAC contractor oversight, locksmithing, carpentry, and painting; maintain facilities in a safe and secure condition; maintain District lock, key and alarm systems.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Perform journey level repair, installation, and troubleshooting of all facility electrical systems including the installation of bus transfer switches, ballasts, relays, motors, transformers, controllers, conduit, circuit breakers, and cables for dedicated line for equipment. (E)
- Initiate and maintain preventative maintenance program for facilities' electrical systems including cleaning electrical contractors bus bars, relays, and controllers. (E)
- Plan and maintain the District's BASIS et Electronic Access Control and BEST computerized lock and key system, including installation, repair or replacing locks, door closer, latches, hinges and related hardware. Repair and test building fire alarms. (E)
- Install, maintain, diagnose, repair, or replace plumbing fixtures and flushing mechanisms, water faucets, valves, drinking fountains, fittings and gaskets; utilize appropriate tools to clean and clear clogged drains and obstructed sewer lines. (E)
- Provide facilities' support of the campus fiber optic communication system including initial installation, coordination of subcontractor services, ongoing design modifications, and future system maintenance/support. (E)
- Remodel offices and classrooms, design, fabricate, install, and modify shelves, partitions, and counters; repair broken or damaged furniture; replace carpets, damaged floors, ceiling tiles, window hand shades, bulletin boards, chalk boards, pictures and plaques. (E)
- Construct and/or make repairs to broken metal fixtures, components, and other hardware by arc or acetylene welding.
- Maintain safe facilities; respond to water leaks, broken glass, gas leaks, fire and other hazards. Make major campus operation decisions, including emergency facility repair, in the event the Facilities Supervisor and Director of Facilities are absent at the same time. Inspect and repair roof leaks; clear gutter and downspout; install flashing, weatherstripping, gutters, downspout, and roof drains. (E)
- Reset and adjust time clocks controlling automatic, lighting, heating and air conditioning. Perform journey level maintenance emergency repairs on various types of heating and ventilation equipment in the absence of the HVAC mechanic and/or when emergencies occur.
- Maintain maintenance records for pumps, motors and compressors; investigate sources of supply for best price and initiate purchase requisitions for necessary parts, tools, supplies, and equipment. Maintain records and files related to vendors, keys, locks, combinations, Purchase Requisitions, Work Orders and equipment maintenance records. (E)
- Perform general painting; sand and repair walls; stucco, wall coverings; mix paints and apply wood finishes, stains, and sealers.
- Confer with and supervise the work of contractors and vendors performing contracted preventative maintenance services.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Proper methods, materials, tools, terminology and equipment used in the building maintenance trades.
Shop math applicable to the building trades.
Appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
Technical aspects of the building maintenance trades.
Codes, laws, rules, regulations involved in the building maintenance trades.
BASIS et Electronic Access Control programming and operation.
BEST computerized lock and key system.
Installation procedures relating to fiber optic communication systems.
District organization, operations, policies and objectives.
Recordkeeping techniques.
Basic math.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
ABILITY TO:
Learn to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures and apply them in a variety of procedural situations.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer and appropriate software.
Perform a variety of semi-skilled to skilled general building and equipment maintenance work.
Operate variety of building trades equipment including power saws, hammers, generators, compressors, router, meters, electrical drain and sewer cleaners, arc-welder, oxy-acetylene torch, carpentry hand tools, forklift, and District vehicle.
Operate microscope and other equipment related to fiber optic communication systems.
Maintain routine records.
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide quickly and accurately.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Plan and organize work.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Work cooperatively with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Read blueprints and building plans.
Lift heavy objects.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Work as a member of a team.
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability issues.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of directly related work experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California driver license. Certified installer/designer of future flex fiber optic or certificate obtainable within six months of employment in position. Attend certified training classes for update of installation license.
WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Not assigned permanent staff to supervise. Provides work direction to student workers and/or temporary staff.
CONTACTS:
Department personnel, contractors, coworkers, vendors and student workers.
PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Heavy physical labor with constant standing and walking for extended periods of time; walking over rough or uneven surfaces; frequent pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying of heavy objects weighing up to 75 pounds; frequent bending, stooping and kneeling; manual dexterity to operate power equipment in a safe manner; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; ability to operate electric cart to travel and/or to pick-up/deliver supplies to a variety of locations on campus; subject to occasional travel to other district locations to work as needed.
EMOTIONAL EFFORT:
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals from diverse backgrounds; ability to personally interact and communicate appropriately with students, staff and/or faculty on a regular, on-going basis; ability to follow written and verbal directions; ability to effectively work alone or as a crew member on a variety of assigned tasks while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Indoor and outside environment in all weather conditions including rain and extreme heat; exposure to sun for extended periods of time; work on slippery or uneven surfaces; work while wearing personal protection equipment including respirators, protective gloves, protective footwear, face shields, goggles, spray suits and rain suits; subject to exposure to dust, dirt, oil/grease, gasoline, diesel fuel, smoke and pollen; subject to exposure to hazardous materials such as pesticides, herbicides, solvents and other toxic chemicals and fumes; exposure to extreme noise and fumes/exhaust from equipment and vehicle operation; exposed to working with or around extremely dangerous equipment and machinery with moving parts. May be required to work at any district location during day and/or evening hours with occasional evenings, holidays and/or weekends on an as-needed basis; occasional local travel may be requested.
MIRACOSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
(E) = Essential job function9/1/09