General Mechanic

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IN A NUTSHELL…

The General Mechanic ensures all personal, facility, and department safety standards are met. Operates, installs, and maintains components which make up the building as well as the buildings' electrical, heating, ventilation, overhead doors, and other mechanical systems including their controls, but within the limits of their defined skill.

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WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Ensure all personal, facility, and department safety standards are met.
• Operate, install, and maintain components which make up the building as well as the buildings' electrical, heating, ventilation, overhead doors, and other mechanical systems including their controls.
• Able to analyze problems with equipment, make repairs and test for correct results.
• Assure the proper operation of a wide variety of mechanical machines and devices including pumps, engines, motors, conveyors, compressors, and laboratory equipment.
• Repair existing structures according to work orders or verbal instructions by inspecting the work site to determine the materials, equipment, tool requirements, and method to be used.
• Performs basic plumbing work by repairing existing plumbing and pipelines, replacing washers in valves, installing plumbing fixtures.
• Performs basic electrical work.
• Practices preventive maintenance in maintaining electronic test equipment and mechanical tools.
• Contributes to the overall success of the Facilities Maintenance Department by performing other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU’LL BRING

Required

• Age 21 or over
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Government-Issued Photo ID
• Completion of a maintenance vocational/technical school or a recognized apprenticeship program
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of building structures, systems, and equipment
• Ability to read blueprints
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience with CMMS systems 
• Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment

Preferred

• Journeyman Class B, Systems Contractor Class C, or Systems Technician Class D.
• Strong understanding and knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and equipment.
• Working knowledge of motors, electrical controls, lighting, gas systems and building systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Exposure to bright light where eye protection is required
• Exposure to cannabis odor
• Exposure to skin contact with plants, to which some individuals may be allergic
• Exposure to moderate heat and humidity
• Must be able to sit, stand and do repetitive actions with your hands for long periods of time
• Must be able to see color to discern color-coded wiring
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Prolonged periods standing, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders or scaffolding

YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU…

• Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn’t fun for anyone
• Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
• Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
• Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
• Think creatively; sometimes, the “traditional” solution i