Maintenance Mechanic III - Administrative Services, Court Administration

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania (“FJD”) is the Philadelphia County Court System and is composed of two courts:  the Court of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court.  The mission of the FJD is to adjudicate cases and provide services to the community within our jurisdiction while ensuring fair, timely, and accessible justice to the people of Philadelphia.  The FJD is part of the Unified Judicial System reporting in to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Job Description

Position Summary

This is skilled maintenance and construction work at the journeyman level in several of the building trades. The employee is expected to participate in all phases of maintenance, alteration, repair and/or interior construction activities as well as exercising any individual trade skill level.

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Cuts, shapes, and fastens wood and related materials using power saws, joiners, lathes, planers and other hand and power tools; erects building frames; installs interior and exterior trim; lays flooring and joists and fabricates other wooden articles.
• Prepares surfaces to be painted; removes old paint by use of burners, sandpaper, and scraper; applies sizing, mixes and matches paints and stains; applies paint to interiors and exteriors of buildings using spray guns and brushes.
• Cuts openings in walls for pipes; bends, cuts, reams and threads pipe; installs, maintains and repairs sanitary fixtures such as valves, faucets, traps, sewers and vents; installs and secures fixture supports, hangers, and foundations; opens clogged drains with a plunger or other device; tests for leaks by filling pipe with water under pressure and checking with a gauge for pressure; routinely maintains and repairs, circulator and sump pumps, refrigeration units, auxiliary diesel genera- fans, bearings, universal joints and similar mechanical equipment.
• Installs lighting fixtures and other electrical apparatus, tests circuits for continuity and overloading.
• Constructs forms; pours and finishes cement and lays block, brick, or stone; measures floor and ceiling areas and lays ceiling or floor tile.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

In order to apply and be considered for this position, please visit https://fjdcareers.phila.gov/Cyberweb/ to complete an application and upload a resume.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, materials and tools used in building trades such as carpentry, painting, plumbing and electricity and occupational hazards and safety.
• Considerable knowledge of precautions involved in the maintenance of buildings and related facili­ties
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