GENERAL MAINTENANCE MECHANIC VII
Duke UniversityAbout the role
OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:
Perform repairs and preventive maintenance on systems including plumbing, electrical, heating, refrigeration, general A/C, carpentry, masonry, paint and glass.
WORK PERFORMED:
· Clean mechanical rooms, pick up and deliver parts.
· Assist other mechanics as required/directed.
· Perform other related duties incidental to the work herein.
· Perform basic calculations and conversions.
· Perform basic maintenance tasks given by higher level mechanic and/or supervisor.
· Use hand and power tools associated with the trade.
· Perform basic maintenance repairs on systems including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, masonry, paint and glass.
· Ability to fill out paperwork including but not limited to work orders, inventory and preventive maintenance forms.
· Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot buildings and components.
· Maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and components including but not limited to faucets, water coolers, urinals, commodes and automatic flush valves.
· Perform preventive maintenance and repair of window appliances.
· Maintenance and repair of electrical components including but not limited to receptacles, switches, lighting fixtures and lighting ballasts.
· Perform preventive maintenance and repair of door closures, locks, panic bars and piano hinges.
· Maintenance and repair of various woods, materials, fasteners and adhesives.
· Maintenance and repair of windows, skylights, exterior doors, weather-stripping and locksets.
· Use electrical test equipment in maintenance of electrical systems.
· Maintenance and troubleshoot fuses and circuit breakers.
· Maintenance and repair of various types of lamps and lighting fixtures.
· Select and properly use lubrication in maintenance of equipment.
· Mix and apply mortar when required.
· Apply paints and coatings using brushing and rolling techniques.
· Maintenance and repair of plastic piping and fittings used in the plumbing trade.
· Installation and maintenance of various types of doors and hardware.
· Installation and maintenance of various types of interior trim for windows, doors, floors and ceilings.
· Identify and repair common problems associated with concrete.
· Maintenance and repair of commercial, industrial and residential wiring.
· Installation, maintenance and repair of incandescent, fluorescent and HID lamps including ballasts and components.
· Installation, maintenance and repair of grout and other types of reinforcement.
· Apply sealants and fillers.
· Identify and correct common problems associated with painting.
· Analyze/troubleshoot maintenance and repair of copper piping and fittings.
· Maintenance and repair of various types of plumbing fixtures and faucets.
SKILLS:
· Basic knowledge of workplace safety including PPE use and reaction to emergencies and accidents.
· Ability to use mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and conversion tables.
· Identify and safely use hand and power tools associated with the trade.
· Understanding of blueprint basics.
· Basic knowledge of the carpentry trade.
· Use of hand and power tools used in the carpentry trade.
· Basic knowledge of concrete construction terms, tools and techniques.
· Ability to apply electrical safety rules and regulations along with OSHA-mandated lockout/tagout procedures.
· Knowledge of electrical concepts including Ohm's Law, voltages, resistance, and electric power equations.
· Basic knowledge of heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
· Use hand and power tools used in the HVAC trade.
· Basic knowledge of the methods and procedures used in masonry including laying brick and block, using mortar and constructing courses.
· Identify types and conditions of surfaces including wood, metal, masonry/concrete, plaster/drywall and synthetic substrates.
· Use of tools, materials and methods used for cleaning, repairing and penetrating surfaces in preparation for coating.
· Basic knowledge of the plumbing trade.
· Use hand and power tools used in the plumbing trade.
· Ability to identify, maintain and repair various woods, materials, fasteners and adhesives.
· Ability to maintain and repair windows, skylights, exterior doors, weather-stripping and locksets.
· Use electrical test equipment.
· Ability to maintain and troubleshoot fuses and circuit breakers.
· Ability to maintain and repair different kinds of lamps and lighting fixtures.
· Knowledge of basic principles of heat transfer, refrigeration and pressure-tem
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