Employment Opportunities

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of public facilities and properties.  The incumbent assists higher-level maintenance mechanics, and performs a variety of tasks in craft area of HVAC. Work of this nature may be found in operations relating to the maintenance of a variety of public buildings, facili­ties and equipment.  A given work assignment generally requires the use of hand tools and power tools commonly used in the particular craft.  Incumbents in this class require a higher level of technical skill and mechanical ability and a more frequent use of complex tools than do Laborers and Custodial Workers.  Incumbents are expected to exhibit some initiative and judgment in typical work situations.  Incumbents are frequently employed in those depart­ments or jurisdictions in which work is performed singly or in small groups and are expected to contribute some mechanical capability to the task at hand. Responsibilities include the reporting of unsafe or undesirable conditions to the supervisor.  Work is subject to inspection in progress or upon completion by higher-level maintenance mechanics, crew leaders or other supervisory personnel.  Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Checking and logging status of all critical equipment in buildings on site. Assistants in maintenance and servicing, and repair of machinery and equipment, such as electric motors, pumps, meters, compressors, cleans, oils and greases machinery. Performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in assistant higher-level maintenance mechanics, performs rough work in the craft areas involved; cleans work after completion of the job. Perform a variety of minor maintenance work in public buildings, clears stopped drains, changes electrical switches. Assists a higher-level mechanic in the repair of heating and cooling equipment, cleans boilers.

The shift will be from 6:00am – 2:00pm, Monday through Friday.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of tools and procedures used in HVAC trades; ability to use hand tools and common power tools used in maintenance and repair work; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; skill in the operation of hand tools; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

1. Completion of one (1) year of vocational education courses in a voca­tional school program, or in an apprentice or training program in one of the craft areas; or,
2. One (1) year of experience in minor maintenance or repair work; or,
3. A satisfactory equivalent combination of the above education or train­ing and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Depending on the nature of the assignment, at the time of appointment and during employment in this title, candidates may be required to possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the vehicle to be operated.

As per the Association of Municipal Employees contract, the starting biweekly salary is $1,383.  The shift is Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.