Trades Mechanic, 1st Shift

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The Trades Mechanic ensures the functionality and safety of all College campus buildings through a variety of maintenance and repair tasks. This role involves responding to building maintenance issues and client requests and performing general maintenance and construction duties. It requires accuracy, attention to detail, and reliability to ensure a safe campus environment for the college's operational success.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Inspect buildings for safety, security, and code violations, reporting any damages, malfunctioning equipment, and needed maintenance or repairs to the appropriate supervisor for immediate resolution.
• Conduct regular elevator inspections to ensure compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency.
• Complete daily work orders and general maintenance tasks as directed through the facility's ticketing system to meet operational demands and deadlines efficiently.
• Accurately document time spent and materials used for each task to ensure proper inventory and planning.
• Provide building access to contractors and maintain a clean and orderly condition of all tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Interact professionally with all members of the college community, providing high-quality service and prompt responses to inquiries and requests.
• Maintain a general working knowledge of building systems and functions.
• Perform duties and assist other trades as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to perform the job effectively.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; technical training or certification in a related field is preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in trades, maintenance, or a related field is required.
• Capable of performing tasks that fall within the range of work normally performed by carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and locksmiths, though not at the level of a journeyman or licensed professional.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – This may be representative but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job. 

• General working knowledge of building systems and functions
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other trades
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload with minimal supervision
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently

PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position is active; continuous movement throughout the college campus is required.
• The ability to follow oral and written instructions from supervisors and to communicate verbally with co-workers is essential.
• Repetitive movements, frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, reaching, pushing, stooping, climbing, and the ability to detect color-coding and read will be expected.
• Availability to respond to emergencies in the evenings and weekends is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• This position works both indoors and outdoors.
• Exposed to moderate noise levels.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme temperatures and inclement weather conditions.
• Exposed to dust, oils, chemicals, and fumes.
• Exposed to vibration, moving mechanical parts, and the risk of electric shock.
• May occasionally work in a confined space or a high, dangerous place.

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.  Certain job duties described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

This is a first shift position on campus, from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 hourly, commensurate with exper